Control aeroplane mode, private DNS and other network settings on a Pixel Tablet

You can control aeroplane mode, tethering, VPN, private DNS and other network settings for your Pixel Tablet.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 14 and up. Learn how to update your Android version.

Change a network or Internet setting

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet.
3. Tap the setting that you want to change.

Available network and Internet settings

Connections

Wi-Fi

To change how and when your device connects to Wi-Fi, learn how to Connect to Wi-Fi networks.

Tethering

You can share your device’s Internet connection with other devices via USB, Bluetooth or Ethernet tethering. Learn how to share your device’s data connection.

VPN

When you're travelling, you can connect to more secure networks with a VPN (virtual private network). Learn how to use virtual private networks.

Controls

Aeroplane mode

To turn aeroplane mode on or off:

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet.
3. Turn Aeroplane mode on or off.

Tips: 

• You can connect to Wi-Fi while in aeroplane mode. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
• You can also turn aeroplane mode on or off by swiping down from the top of your screen. Learn how to change common settings quickly.
• If you enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in aeroplane mode, your device remembers your choice. The next time that you turn aeroplane mode on, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will remain on.

Private DNS

Important: By default, your device uses private DNS with all networks that can use private DNS. We recommend keeping private DNS turned on.

To turn private DNS on or off or change its settings:

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet Private DNS.
3. Pick your option:
   • Off
   • Automatic
   • Private DNS provider hostname
4. Tap Save.

Tip: Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers. It can't protect anything else.

Resources

• Use and customise Quick Settings on Pixel Tablet