Xiaomi is a very popular Chinese smartphone brand around the world. Xiaomi smartphones have a tethering feature that allows users to share their mobile internet connection with other devices. In this article we will show you how to activate tethering on your Xiaomi.
Activate connection sharing on Xiaomi
Here are the steps to follow to activate tethering on a Xiaomi smartphone:- Go to the “Settings” of your Xiaomi.
- Select the “Portable hotspot and modem” or “Tethering” option.
- Enable “Wi-Fi Hotspot” or “Bluetooth Hotspot” depending on your preference.
- Change the hotspot name and password to your preference.
- Connect the device you want to connect to your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hotspot. The device must be within range of your Xiaomi's Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Enter the password you set for your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth hotspot on your device.
Activate USB connection sharing on Xiaomi
You can also share your Internet connection using a USB cable on your Xiaomi. Here are the steps to follow:- Go to the “Settings” of your Xiaomi.
- Select the “Portable hotspot and modem” or “Tethering” option.
- Enable “USB Hotspot”.
- Connect your Xiaomi to your computer using a USB cable.