Connect to Wi-Fi networks on your Android device

To use Wi-Fi the way you want, you can change how and when your phone connects.

When you have Wi-Fi turned on, your phone automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. You can also set your phone to automatically turn on Wi-Fi near saved networks.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Turn on & connect

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
3. Turn on Use Wi-Fi.
4. Tap a listed network. Networks that require a password have a Lock .

Tip: After you connect, the network is "Saved." When your phone is near and Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically connects to this network.

Connect via notification

When Wi-Fi is on, you get notifications of available, high-quality, public networks. On these notifications:

• To connect to the network, tap Connect.
• To change Wi-Fi settings, tap All Networks.
• To not get notifications for that network, clear the notification. Learn how to control notifications.

Compare networks' strength & speed

Strength

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. The network's signal strength is on the Wi-Fi icon . A fuller icon means a stronger signal.

Speed

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. The connection speed is under a public network's name. Speed can change with signal strength.
   • Slow: You can send and receive emails and texts. Images appear slowly.
   • OK: You can read webpages, use social media, and stream music and standard-definition (SD) videos.
   • Fast: You can stream most high-definition (HD) videos and make video calls.
   • Very Fast: You can stream very high-quality videos.

If you don't want your device to show network speed:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
3. Tap Wi-Fi preferences Advanced Network rating provider None.

Change, add, share, or remove saved networks

Change a saved network

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
   • To move between listed networks, tap a network name.
   • To change a network's settings, tap the network.

Add

Option 1: Reload network list

If the network you want isn't listed, but is nearby, wait for the list to refresh.

Option 2: Add network

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. At the bottom of the list, tap Add network.
   • You may need to enter the network name (SSID) and security details.
5. Tap Save.

Share Wi-Fi info with a friend

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. Tap a network Share.
5. Your phone will give you a QR code. To join the same network, scan the code on another device.

Remove saved networks

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen.
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
3. Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
4. Touch and hold a saved network.
5. Tap Forget network.

Related resources

• Tether with Wi-Fi hotspot
• Make calls over Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fi assistant & speed labels opt-out for network administrators
• Manage advanced Wi-Fi network settings