Apple - Finding your hotspot details on IOS iPhone using VoiceOver
Problem
Applies to
- Apple iPhone/iPad
Resolution
To complete these instructions some kowledge of VoiceOver IOS gestures will be required to turn on the hotspot and collect the necessary information to connect the other device.
- Use swipe left/right gestures to locate Settings app, then double tap to open Settings.
- In Settings app swipe right to move down to Personal Hotspot, then double tap.
- Then swipe right to move down to Allow Others To Join and double tap to turn on if it is currently enabled.
- Then swipe right to move down to Password then double tap, VoiceOver should then read out the password for the hotspot or you can change it if necessary.
- Then swipe right to move down until you reach the switch toggle for Maximum Compatibility and double tap to turn this on.
- Then swipe right to move down to view the instructions for connecting another device to the IOS hotspot, name which is normally the name of the device.
- Having collected the hotspot name of the IOS device and the network password you can then enter these credentials into the device you are trying to connect.
Note
If the other device uses Bluetooth you may wish to ensure this is also turned on.
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