Hotspot - Using Your Phone for Mobile Internet Access

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Komentáře • 231

  • @jiaghia6232
    @jiaghia6232 Před 6 lety +12

    Blah blah blah!!!

  • @agustingarcia6705
    @agustingarcia6705 Před 5 lety +2

    useful video for sure im trainning in El Salvador for customer service thank you very much.

  • @nonelost1
    @nonelost1 Před 5 lety +4

    Another reason to use personal hotspot is because both of our local "home internet" companies (Comcast/CenturyLink) are too greedy. And without home internet, I can't get wifi. Therefore my iPhone is connected via USB hardwire to my iMac via a cellular only internet connection. I could do Bluetooth hotspot, but I don't want the radiation and I do want the hardwire reliability. Personal "Hotschpotten" at home certainly is not the fastest connection by far as I get a LOT of "buffering" with it that I did not get with my old Comcast ethernet connection. But I'd rather put up with that, rather than give up my fixed "even steven" $55/month T-mobile One "Unlimited" talk/text/data. To me, this beats Comcast and CenturyLink with their multiple additional "odd pennies" hidden fees, which allows them to slowly creep up the final bill. I got rid of my CenturyLink landline in 2016 in part because of that "upcreep syndrome". And Comcast is NOTORIOUS for intentionally overbilling!

  • @hyperbolemasterkerry1307
    @hyperbolemasterkerry1307 Před 6 lety +10

    Here is another reason to use the phone’s hotspot. I bought a WiFi-only IPad. I can use my IPhone to feed the IPad the Internet. So, while I am out and about playing Pokémon Go, I can use the larger IPad screen.

    • @akolie
      @akolie Před 5 lety

      Hey what's your code

    • @soclitus1891
      @soclitus1891 Před 5 lety

      Hyperbole Master Kerry yo a quick yes or no question does it cost money

  • @lourdesA
    @lourdesA Před 6 lety +2

    Good info. It's more convenient than wifi stick, but it is similar, or does it use more data? Thanks!

  • @sandilum
    @sandilum Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks Steve, good point on tethering via USB, love it, so easy on my Iphone 6+

  • @chakotahardy8172
    @chakotahardy8172 Před 5 lety +1

    can you connect to another persons data tho I keep seeing someone else's and ik it's bc its an open network but couldn't I connect by using there address

  • @darshnapatel4333
    @darshnapatel4333 Před 4 lety

    Hi I’m still learning about what exactly is a hot spot. At my job they don’t have WiFi and I would like to do some work on my computer while sitting here. If I don’t want to use my phones hotspot can I buy it from somewhere? I remember one time we brought hotspot when we rented a car.

  • @medo123345
    @medo123345 Před 9 lety

    Thank you watching your programs is my daily exercise. Well done
    Mohamed.

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      Mohamed Hameedi Thanks Mohamed! Sounds like a great routine!

  • @daarulkhayr9020
    @daarulkhayr9020 Před 5 lety

    Thank you very muych how you explain this great lesson.
    BUT can you recourding Another vedio About software making software with reallity?

  • @armandocornejo5560
    @armandocornejo5560 Před 5 lety +2

    Do you no how to connect a DVD to hotspot tryn to user my CZcams true my dvd

  • @ceannasai5731
    @ceannasai5731 Před 4 lety +3

    This taught me nothing that I did not already do.... but thanking you kindly anyway ✌🌴

  • @carmelcutie7665
    @carmelcutie7665 Před 5 lety +1

    I used all the data for my hotspot. Is there anything I can do. Thank you.

  • @darrenziegler6815
    @darrenziegler6815 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for the helpful information

  • @pcking2008
    @pcking2008 Před 9 lety

    Thank you Sir

  • @jamilp670
    @jamilp670 Před 7 lety +1

    thank u sir

  • @rickquesada925
    @rickquesada925 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making this video.

  • @djthrowbacknewyork7142

    hi i have a phone and to hotspot my new phone would it work the phones have wifi or unactivated phone thats new

  • @alertbox
    @alertbox Před 6 lety +1

    My router has just died so I will be using my iPhone Hotspot for the first time. Lifesaver. Thanks for the video.

  • @lorpatty
    @lorpatty Před 8 lety

    This was a big help. Thank you!

  • @daviddaviscrawford3669

    Doing this right now! I am in the forest! Awesome video thanks for explaining

  •  Před 7 lety

    One question: If I turn the hotspot on my tablet (no SIM card so I pay anything) and connect to it with my phone, will something cost? PS: Neither of them have mobile data.

  • @christopherl.garland8560
    @christopherl.garland8560 Před 5 lety +1

    4 there any free hotspots apps wit out usin data

  • @AZ_sunshine
    @AZ_sunshine Před 4 lety

    thank you!

  • @benjoseph7990
    @benjoseph7990 Před 5 lety

    Is it posible to teather my phone to my mi box android tv box?

  • @UniqueTouch
    @UniqueTouch Před 6 lety

    Hello, I'm wanting to use my mobile hotspot ON OCCASION when I Dj and this will be my first time and when I use the hotspot -- WILL ALL INBOUND CALLS JUST GO INTO MAILBOX or will an incoming call come through Sir??? How do I stop the interruption so my music playing isn't affected Sir???

  • @UnknownBlaze
    @UnknownBlaze Před 7 lety

    can you help me on this.so when I turn it on the Hotspot it only shows on my pc not on phones can you help me please.

  • @dibbage
    @dibbage Před 5 lety +4

    Ok what if you don't have a phone plan and do you have to pay like every month or something

  • @tabbyorndorff5299
    @tabbyorndorff5299 Před 9 lety

    How do u use your hot spot on lg

  • @Conankun101
    @Conankun101 Před 8 lety

    if i use promos like unlisurfing on the phone that will open the hotspot is the connected device will be affected by that promo? please help me!

  • @blurpp62
    @blurpp62 Před 6 lety

    *Hotshpottin* got you a sub😂😂

  • @DubRuxx
    @DubRuxx Před 8 lety

    i have T-Mobile with an unlimited data plan and my hotspot is able for use but if I use it does it charge my plan more?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      +Markus LeBlanc I suspect not but I would check with T mobile before I went to crazy with downloading

  • @gkar42069
    @gkar42069 Před 8 lety

    Can this be used if you're always roaming? my home Internet is garbage and won't be getting any better anytime soon so can i do hotspot for gaming if I'm always on roaming data?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      +WillLegend You could but for gaming you would use a lot of data, it could get expensive.

    • @gkar42069
      @gkar42069 Před 8 lety

      +dottotech well that's not really an issue, just didn't know if the hotspot would even work well if I'm on roaming. ty for the reply

  • @mediaSophia88
    @mediaSophia88 Před 6 lety +2

    My home wifi I've got disconnected temporarily so now I can use my smartphone to get online on my computer

  • @gabbylikeskicks
    @gabbylikeskicks Před 6 lety

    QUESTION.. I know that mobile hotspots have to have a data plan on their phones. And then this data is converted as wifi for other devices.. WHAT IF I was connected to a WiFi router (I have my mobile data turned OFF and my WiFi turned ON), will my device (mobile hotspot) share the wifi instead of my mobile data instead? Or will other devices still keep feeding off of my mobile data?

  • @kandimata777
    @kandimata777 Před 6 lety +1

    Can you cast to the tv with hot spot?

  • @Sheilamaizi
    @Sheilamaizi Před 5 lety

    Does it cost more if you are travelling internationally?

  • @user-daviddog
    @user-daviddog Před 3 lety

    Does your cell phone plane charge you to connect to your smart tv

  • @CosmicCyclone352
    @CosmicCyclone352 Před 6 lety

    This started 2 day ago. So when I turn on my mobile hotspot all my devices can connect. But when they do they don't get the internet access. Like it show they are connected but no internet access. Do you know how to fix this or I have to call my provider to get it fix.

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 6 lety

      You will need to check with your provider

    • @BlakeG313
      @BlakeG313 Před 6 lety

      If ur on an unlimited data plan you have to pay extra for hotspot

  • @rrrush
    @rrrush Před 6 lety

    Data is tge internet u use on ur phone. Hotspot is the same but sharing ur internet with other devices but uses ur internet connection depending on your plan alright.

  • @Charlieboy617
    @Charlieboy617 Před 8 lety +3

    The funny thing is I looked this up so me and my friend could play Pokemon go because I have an I pod
    I just want to ask can I pods connect to hotspots

  • @Lord_Leland
    @Lord_Leland Před 8 lety

    I'm on an unlimited data plan, and considering adding hotspot to it. My question is, if I have hotspot turned on so that another device can use it, if I use my phone for activities that consume data, does it use up hotspot data, or my normal mobile data. (For only the activities on the phone)
    Thanks in advance :)

  • @martajareneechesney8412

    thx

  • @OrderOfTheRedstone
    @OrderOfTheRedstone Před 8 lety

    I don't have the hotspot capabilities on my phone is there a way to get a app that will add the signal or am I screwed WiFi hotspot less plzz tell me if there's a app that will add one even though my phone doesn't have hotspot settings

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      Contact your carrier, they would be the ones to ask. They may have disabled it or not offer it.

    • @OrderOfTheRedstone
      @OrderOfTheRedstone Před 8 lety

      dottotech but how can they disable it I'm on straight talk do they disable it too I'm on the $45 unlimited plan

  • @shahzebkhan6801
    @shahzebkhan6801 Před 6 lety

    It says it has limited access, how can I change that and make it connect it to me laptop

  • @mabelore3355
    @mabelore3355 Před 5 lety

    When I go to set up a hot spot on my iPhone, it sends me to a website to set it up and the website has a long error message

  • @filamanflashy-versacecliqu5028

    Does anyone know who invented the mobile hotspot?.

  • @marthaagboola
    @marthaagboola Před 7 lety +1

    Can u use hotspot if u don't have a SIM card?

  • @aristackzz7981
    @aristackzz7981 Před 5 lety

    does it charge you to use it?

  • @yourgmaslover715
    @yourgmaslover715 Před 7 lety

    Does this use up alot of your data?

  • @GamingCakeMan
    @GamingCakeMan Před 7 lety

    How can you, verify to turn on hotspot on android phones

  • @kingto5682
    @kingto5682 Před 8 lety

    I past internet to a table but now is telling sign in to network I pres it and it never signs in why it just says error

  • @thediamondapple-justacomen5126

    I have already updated my iOS to 9.3.2, however there was still no personal hotspot anywhere I've even used search but I can't find it. Is my iPad to old?

  • @CloudShys
    @CloudShys Před 7 lety +1

    i have boost mobile with ultimate data, but i don't have personal hotspot on my iphone

    • @brittnaybat
      @brittnaybat Před 5 lety

      U probably do.. It's usually included in your plan. Maybe 8 gb of Hotspot data

  • @Fuscoooo
    @Fuscoooo Před 9 lety

    can you demo how to share your net connection from your pc to android tablet?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      C Fusco Does your Tablet have Wifi?

    • @Fuscoooo
      @Fuscoooo Před 9 lety

      Yes Sir, wifi and 4G though AT&T. Samsung Pro 12.2.

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      C Fusco Then can you not just connect your Tablet to your WiFi network, or is your PC hardwired into the intent and you are looking to use the PC as the WiFi modem?

    • @Fuscoooo
      @Fuscoooo Před 9 lety

      dottotech ... i don't have wifi at work. its a W7 laptop. so, yes, i'm looking to turn the laptop into a wifi modem. Thanks Chris!

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      Here you go!
      answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/how-do-i-turn-my-laptop-into-a-wireless-modem/4716460c-a3e9-4bbb-8021-2462ac651397

  • @nickhowe22
    @nickhowe22 Před 8 lety

    every time I try it says I don't have a subscription and wants me to change my plane and prolly pay more to use it. I thought this is a function of the phone and not something governed by Verizon... I I need to unlock my phone in order to utilize this function?

  • @subjectz1171
    @subjectz1171 Před 8 lety

    I made a hotspot on a Acatel one touch but every time I connect with my Xperia E3 nothing works, browser doesn't work, CZcams app won't work I don't understand please help.

  • @jikalope230
    @jikalope230 Před 4 lety

    I jus wanna know if I can do this for like 5+ hours safely

  • @harmansmagh1940
    @harmansmagh1940 Před 5 lety

    Brilliant

  • @dare2act
    @dare2act Před 7 lety +1

    Can you connect your Roku to your mobile Hotspot to get rid of WI Fi????? If so how??

  • @KYfishguy
    @KYfishguy Před 7 lety

    I cant view some websites using my phone as a hotspot on my pc. It always times out. ???

  • @bigshae1able
    @bigshae1able Před 6 lety

    I have 3g cell phone service. I have a 15 year out PC and don't believe it has wireless connection capabilities. How would my computer get connected to my 3g internet service.

  • @SsscRl
    @SsscRl Před 6 lety +2

    it says i need to pay to cricket in order to turn on hotspot plz help

    • @brittnaybat
      @brittnaybat Před 5 lety

      U pay for Hotspot data. It's usually included in your monthly bill. Pay your bill

  • @santanusarkarshorts
    @santanusarkarshorts Před 4 lety

    How to connect internet from an Android device to another Android device through USB data cable? Not through hotspot. If possible please reply.

  • @Snowball315
    @Snowball315 Před 7 lety +6

    i got no internet on my hostpot why dosnet work

  • @zohaibali7962
    @zohaibali7962 Před 9 lety

    i did the same my pc also connect with hotspot wifi but when i am try to browse something its say your internet is not connected please help

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      Zohaib Ali I really need more details, But in some countries the mobility providers disable this feature, perhaps that is happening to you!

  • @ijustwant2game
    @ijustwant2game Před 9 lety

    Wait a second. Will this make my data plans fo through the roof?(i have sprint btw)

  • @napoleonsimmons2069
    @napoleonsimmons2069 Před 8 lety

    can I use hotspot for blue Ray for Netflix?

  • @aytplayes100
    @aytplayes100 Před 6 lety

    Does it make your bill bigger

  • @ericmonse2165
    @ericmonse2165 Před 6 lety +1

    I have tmobile and pay $25 for unlimited hotspot that is not shared with my text talk or data. So if I turn my hotspot on will it bypass my tmobile network and only use my unlimited hotspot?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 6 lety

      You need to check with your carrier

  • @DavidRudley
    @DavidRudley Před 6 lety

    What if u have a ipod?

  • @UserUser-he1ik
    @UserUser-he1ik Před 8 lety

    when i go to my phine wifi settings it appears me a ps4 wifi and its locked with a code.
    where do i find that code ?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      +User User No idea, i would check with the manufacturer or you carrier who you bought it from.

  • @mirhanan3051
    @mirhanan3051 Před 7 lety

    how to know or recognise which device is connected

  • @javisantos2046
    @javisantos2046 Před 8 lety

    How many devices can be connected at once?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety +1

      Depends on the phone. 3 or 4 should usually work

  • @adrielmartinez8258
    @adrielmartinez8258 Před 5 lety

    Question, are they going to charge me for using it . Btw it’s for Pokémon go

  • @thyecheowwei398
    @thyecheowwei398 Před 6 lety

    How can I share my mobile hotspot to my smart tv

  • @Goatvillekid
    @Goatvillekid Před 5 lety +2

    Forgive me, but I don't get it. When my smart phone wasn't activated, I used wi-fi at coffee shops, etc., and it's obvious why a mobile hotspot would be better --- but with an activated smart phone, then why? It's already connected to the internet. What am I missing?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 5 lety

      You don't need it, but if say you wanted to use your notebook, then the hotspot would enable access.

    • @brittnaybat
      @brittnaybat Před 5 lety +1

      You don't use mobile data while your on Hotspot. Your using Hotspot data. It's seperate. I have unlimited mobile data and 50gb of "Hotspot " only data. It is a data using wifi basically. I have no home internet. I can't stream to my TV without using my mobile Hotspot.

    • @carmelcutie7665
      @carmelcutie7665 Před 5 lety

      @@brittnaybat my hot-spot is saying I used all the data and it's a new month. Any way you can help.. I don't understand. Thanks

  • @eezaysnoway6746
    @eezaysnoway6746 Před 7 lety

    can ip camera (not webcams) connected to it?

  • @guchisashanko7032
    @guchisashanko7032 Před 5 lety

    i am using Lenovo PB2 and android version 6.0 .it is automatically turning off hotspot in ten minutes and i try to resolve the problem but i can not get the solution .pls would you help me.

  • @176gumi
    @176gumi Před 6 lety +8

    does it use data

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 6 lety

      Yes

    • @michaeljoseph258
      @michaeljoseph258 Před 5 lety

      No

    • @brittnaybat
      @brittnaybat Před 5 lety

      You have 2 types of date.. Hotspot has its "own"date. Mobile data is seperate. People usually have 8-10Gb of Hotspot data and unlimited mobile data.

  • @jesusgurrola430
    @jesusgurrola430 Před 8 lety

    i have a hot spot but it keep getting me to the self service thing help

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      I think you need to look to your phone or carrier supplier for help on this one.

  • @tylershumski7133
    @tylershumski7133 Před 7 lety

    does it use up celular data? plz help me

  • @tomas_dias5
    @tomas_dias5 Před 8 lety +1

    Do You spend a lot of MB using hotspot to your computer?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      +MTV DIAS I only do it occasionally, so no,

    • @melissawickliff5248
      @melissawickliff5248 Před 7 lety

      dottotech when i use my hotspot is
      says no connection on my ps4

  • @kbootie56
    @kbootie56 Před 6 lety

    Can anybody help me I can't I turn off the screen overlay, I have a tab a tablet Samsung I have tried many times to fix this problem but it didn't work I have watched CZcams videos and I still don't get it I do what they say do but I just can't turn it off I would like to add third-party apps on my tablet please help

  • @indradeo1
    @indradeo1 Před 5 lety

    Wow amazing video

  • @nazimtyagi7842
    @nazimtyagi7842 Před 4 lety

    Very nice

  • @dmaher2007
    @dmaher2007 Před 5 lety

    I'm using samsung s7 edge, and have 2 issues. 1 it keeps looking for the IP address, and never connects and 2 my usb is Gray out so can't connect to that also, anyone have a fix for this?

  • @JJerseyGirl
    @JJerseyGirl Před 7 lety

    I am going to South Korea and want to use my phone to navigate around the city using the internet but I don't want to be charged $$$$$$$ by my U.S. carrier.I have Walmart family mobile. What can I do???

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 7 lety

      Is it unlocked? get a pay-as-you-go plan in Korea.

  • @zarinasuperiority2376
    @zarinasuperiority2376 Před 8 lety

    I wanna play mcpe with my friends through my hotspot. However, they do not know the name of the hotspot and neither do I. I was wondering if I could change the name or make one on my iPhone 5c

  • @OHDUcKy-vl8vx
    @OHDUcKy-vl8vx Před 6 lety

    Does it cost money

  • @maxxbenzz7842
    @maxxbenzz7842 Před 5 lety +1

    My smart tv doesnt accept my phones password?? Samusung smart TV about 5 years old

  • @bhagwatilalmenaria8355
    @bhagwatilalmenaria8355 Před 3 lety +1

    world best explanation

  • @93davve93
    @93davve93 Před 9 lety

    What program allows you control your Android phone on your computer like that?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 9 lety

      David Isaksson I use a Samsung solution called SideSync

  • @lindseysteele6037
    @lindseysteele6037 Před 5 lety

    my laptop connects on wifi but my pc ask for a password why. I have usb card on pc .

  • @brianpetitt2312
    @brianpetitt2312 Před 6 lety

    I cant find the hotspot on my phone...

  • @creepelapain611
    @creepelapain611 Před 8 lety

    is hot spot on your cell free?

    • @dottotech
      @dottotech  Před 8 lety

      No you pay your data charges still

  • @ARIEDN19
    @ARIEDN19 Před 7 lety

    can I use one phone

  • @davidwpinkston4226
    @davidwpinkston4226 Před 5 lety

    if you do verizon, there is an additional cost

  • @gab3fm600
    @gab3fm600 Před 7 lety

    does the hospot work free?

  • @sandramosteller9944
    @sandramosteller9944 Před 4 lety

    just moved into a rural area,,,,no internet provided by anyone. help