Connect your Pixel Tablet to a hotspot
You can use your phone's mobile data to connect your Pixel Tablet to the Internet when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network. When you share a connection this way, it's called tethering or using a hotspot.
Some mobile data providers limit data usage or charge extra when you tether to other devices. We recommend that you check with your provider before you activate these features.
Connect your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone's hotspot with Wi-Fi
1. Turn on your Android phone’s hotspot
- On your Android phone, swipe down from the top of your screen.
- Tap Hotspot 👁 Image
.
Tip: If you’ve never used your Android hotspot before, tap and hold Hotspot 👁 Image
in Quick Settings to change your hotspot name, password, and settings. Learn more about hotspots on Android.
in Quick Settings to change your hotspot name, password, and settings. Learn more about hotspots on Android.
2. Connect your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone’s hotspot
- On your Pixel Tablet, swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Tap Internet 👁 Image
tap the name of your Android phone’s hotspot.
Tether your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone with Bluetooth
1. Turn on Bluetooth on your Android phone and Pixel Tablet
- On your Android phone and Pixel Tablet, open the Settings app 👁 Settings app
. - Tap Connected Devices 👁 and then
Connection preferences 👁 and then
Bluetooth. - Turn on Use Bluetooth.
2. Turn on Bluetooth tethering on your Android phone
- On your Android phone, open the Settings app 👁 Settings app
. - Tap Network & internet 👁 and then
Hotspot & tethering. - Turn on Bluetooth tethering.
3. Pair your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone
- On your Pixel Tablet, open the Settings app 👁 Settings app
. - Tap Connected Devices 👁 and then
Pair new device. - Tap the name of your Android phone 👁 and then
Pair.- Note: If you get a prompt on either device, tap it to finish pairing.
- Your Android phone’s internet connection will automatically be shared with your Pixel Tablet once you pair your devices successfully.
Tether your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone with a USB cable
1. Connect your devices with a USB cable
- If you have a Charging Speaker Dock, undock your Pixel Tablet. Learn how to undock your Pixel Tablet.
- Use a USB cable to connect your Pixel Tablet to your Android phone.
2. Turn on USB tethering on your Android phone
- On your Android phone, open the Settings app 👁 Settings app
. - Tap Network & internet 👁 and then
Hotspot & Tethering 👁 and then
turn on USB tethering. - Your Android phone’s internet connection will automatically be shared with your Pixel Tablet.
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