{"id":2701,"date":"2021-09-30T13:23:46","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T07:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=2701"},"modified":"2023-02-15T17:31:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T12:01:26","slug":"iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone Hotspot Not Connecting To Laptop (13 Ways To Fix It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Using the hotspot of a mobile device to connect a laptop to the internet is very popular these days. Users of iPhones are not left out of this amazing feature, as it enables them to connect their laptops by wired or wireless means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are times when <strong>connecting your laptop to the iPhone Hotspot can be frustrating.<\/strong> This has got many iPhone users to ask why the iPhone hotspot is not connecting to the laptop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, I have compiled several ways by which you can fix this issue quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_iPhone_Hotspot_Is_Not_Connecting_To_Laptop\" title=\"Why iPhone Hotspot Is Not Connecting To Laptop?\">Why iPhone Hotspot Is Not Connecting To Laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#13_Best_Fixes_For_iPhone_Hotspot_Not_Connecting_To_Laptop\" title=\"13 Best Fixes For iPhone Hotspot Not Connecting To Laptop\">13 Best Fixes For iPhone Hotspot Not Connecting To Laptop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Update_Network_Drivers\" title=\"Update Network Drivers\">Update Network Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Connect_Your_Laptop_To_iPhone_Using_A_USB\" title=\"Connect Your Laptop To iPhone Using A USB\">Connect Your Laptop To iPhone Using A USB<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Run_Network_Troubleshooter\" title=\"Run Network Troubleshooter\">Run Network Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Forget_Your_Pre-connected_iPhone_Hotspot_Connection\" title=\"Forget Your Pre-connected iPhone Hotspot Connection\">Forget Your Pre-connected iPhone Hotspot Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Run_The_Internet_Connections_Troubleshooter\" title=\"Run The Internet Connections Troubleshooter\">Run The Internet Connections Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Reboot_Your_Laptop_iPhone_And_Change_Your_Wi-fi_Password\" title=\"Reboot Your Laptop &amp; iPhone And Change Your Wi-fi Password\">Reboot Your Laptop &amp; iPhone And Change Your Wi-fi Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Update_Your_Laptop_Phones_Software\" title=\"Update Your Laptop &amp; Phone&#8217;s Software\">Update Your Laptop &amp; Phone&#8217;s Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Change_Device_Name\" title=\"Change Device Name\">Change Device Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Reset_iPhone_Network_Settings\" title=\"Reset iPhone Network Settings\">Reset iPhone Network Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Uninstall_Intel_Proset_Wireless_Software\" title=\"Uninstall Intel Proset Wireless Software\">Uninstall Intel Proset Wireless Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Reset_Network_Settings\" title=\"Reset Network Settings\">Reset Network Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Switch_Off_Your_Antivirus_Software\" title=\"Switch Off Your Antivirus Software\">Switch Off Your Antivirus Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Use_Command_Prompt_To_Fix_The_Issue\" title=\"Use Command Prompt To Fix The Issue\">Use Command Prompt To Fix The Issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_My_Windows_10_Laptop_Is_Not_Connecting_To_T-Mobile_iPhone_Hotspot\" title=\"Why My Windows 10 Laptop Is Not Connecting To T-Mobile iPhone Hotspot? \">Why My Windows 10 Laptop Is Not Connecting To T-Mobile iPhone Hotspot? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_My_Laptop_Is_Not_Connecting_To_iPhone_Hotspot_With_Correct_Password\" title=\"Why My Laptop Is Not Connecting To iPhone Hotspot With Correct Password? \">Why My Laptop Is Not Connecting To iPhone Hotspot With Correct Password? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_My_iPhone_Hotspot_Is_Not_Working_In_Windows_10\" title=\"Why My iPhone Hotspot Is Not Working In Windows 10? \">Why My iPhone Hotspot Is Not Working In Windows 10? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_My_iPhone_Hotspot_Keeps_Disconnecting\" title=\"Why My iPhone Hotspot Keeps Disconnecting? \">Why My iPhone Hotspot Keeps Disconnecting? <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Why_Wont_Windows_7_Laptop_Connect_To_iPhone_Hotspot\" title=\"Why Won\u2019t Windows 7 Laptop Connect To iPhone Hotspot? \">Why Won\u2019t Windows 7 Laptop Connect To iPhone Hotspot? <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/iphone-hotspot-not-connecting-to-laptop\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_iPhone_Hotspot_Is_Not_Connecting_To_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Why iPhone Hotspot Is Not Connecting To Laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your laptop will not connect to the iPhone hotspot when the operating systems of both devices are not of the updated versions. A more common issue that can cause this problem is network drivers of your laptop are outdated, frequent connectivity glitches, and other third-party applications or antivirus can prevent a smooth connection between your laptop and an iPhone hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Best_Fixes_For_iPhone_Hotspot_Not_Connecting_To_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>13 Best Fixes For iPhone Hotspot Not Connecting To Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/13-Best-Fixes-For-iPhone-Hotspot-Not-Connecting-To-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"13 Best Fixes For iPhone Hotspot Not Connecting To Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-2713\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/13-Best-Fixes-For-iPhone-Hotspot-Not-Connecting-To-Laptop.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/13-Best-Fixes-For-iPhone-Hotspot-Not-Connecting-To-Laptop-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/13-Best-Fixes-For-iPhone-Hotspot-Not-Connecting-To-Laptop-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Network_Drivers\"><\/span><strong>Update Network Drivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having issues with connecting your laptop to your iPhone hotspot very often, it could be because the network drivers of your laptop are outdated. To fix this issue, you will have to download the new update of the network drivers for your system to enable smoother hotspot connectivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To update the network drivers of your Windows laptop, take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Run command prompt by pressing on the key with the Window logo and the R key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type&nbsp;<strong>devmgmt.msc&nbsp;<\/strong>in the search bar to locate Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on Click on Network adapter, then select Update.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_Your_Laptop_To_iPhone_Using_A_USB\"><\/span><strong>Connect Your Laptop To iPhone Using A USB<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the wireless connectivity is giving you issues, the alternative is to connect your laptop to the hotspot of your iPhone by making use of a USB cable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply connect a USB cable from your laptop to the iPhone, and the ethernet connection will pop up in the taskbar. Click on it to establish a connection with the hotspot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Network_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong>Run Network Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run the network adapter Troubleshooter of your laptop when there is a persistent connectivity issue with your iPhone hotspot. The Troubleshoot wizard is an excellent tool for detecting any issues that prevent any laptop component from functioning normally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run the network adapter troubleshooter on your laptop, take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Windows key and I key to go to Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Update and Security, select Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Additional troubleshooters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Network adapters to activate the application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-Network-Troubleshooter-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Run Network Troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-Network-Troubleshooter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-Network-Troubleshooter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-Network-Troubleshooter-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-Network-Troubleshooter.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try the hotspot connection again after the troubleshooting app has fixed any issues that could be preventing a smooth connection between your laptop and the iPhone hotspot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forget_Your_Pre-connected_iPhone_Hotspot_Connection\"><\/span><strong>Forget Your Pre-connected iPhone Hotspot Connection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes when you find it challenging to connect your laptop to an iPhone hotspot, the simple approach of forgetting the iPhone network and reconnecting does help. This is especially useful if you had no problem connecting your system to the iPhone before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To forget the iPhone hotspot on your laptop, take the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click on the Wi-Fi icon in the taskmaster to reveal the iPhone hotspot network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the iPhone hotspot, select Forget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use these alternative steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to laptop Settings by pressing the Windows key, and I key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Network &amp; Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Wi-Fi icon and select Manage known networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Left-click on the iPhone network, select Forget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you activate the Forget feature in either of the methods above, all information about the iPhone hotspot network is removed from the system. You can now<strong> restart the process of connecting your laptop to your iPhone hotspot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_The_Internet_Connections_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong>Run The Internet Connections Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every laptop is equipped with the helpful Troubleshoot wizard to deal with any issues that would make it malfunction. This software application can be used to deal with issues of your laptop not connecting with an iPhone hotspot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run the Troubleshooting application on your laptop to deal with this issue, do this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Windows Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Update and Security, then Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Additional troubleshooters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on Internet connections to run the troubleshoot application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-The-Internet-Connections-Troubleshooter-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Run The Internet Connections Troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-2708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-The-Internet-Connections-Troubleshooter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-The-Internet-Connections-Troubleshooter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-The-Internet-Connections-Troubleshooter-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Run-The-Internet-Connections-Troubleshooter.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The troubleshooting wizard will detect and diagnose any Internet connection issues related to the hotspot connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reboot_Your_Laptop_iPhone_And_Change_Your_Wi-fi_Password\"><\/span><strong>Reboot Your Laptop &amp; iPhone And Change Your Wi-fi Password<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple act of restarting both your laptop and iPhone with a change of the iPhone hotspot connection password could be all that is needed solution to fix the frustrating hotspot connectivity issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go about the process of changing the Wi-Fi password through these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to your iPhone settings and select Personal hotspot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Wi-Fi password tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the password to a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to note that your new password must not be less than 8 different characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_Laptop_Phones_Software\"><\/span><strong>Update Your Laptop &amp; Phone&#8217;s Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your laptop is running on an outdated version of its operating software, it could cause glitches when connecting your laptop to an iPhone hotspot. I recommend that you get the latest version of your laptop&#8217;s OS when it comes out to enable the smooth functioning of your laptop.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same vein, it could be that you need to <strong>update the iOS<\/strong> of your <strong>iPhone <\/strong>to the <strong>latest version<\/strong> for easy hotspot connection. When new iOS updates are available, ensure you download them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Device_Name\"><\/span><strong>Change Device Name<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the frustrating issue of your laptop not connecting with your iPhone hotspot can be solved by changing the name by which your iPhone is recognized. This is common if your laptop\u2019s Wi-Fi does not recognize a device name consisting of non-ASCII characters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change the name of your iPhone device, go to general settings, select About. Then tap on the name to change it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_iPhone_Network_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Reset iPhone Network Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple <strong>resetting of the network settings<\/strong> of your iPhone could help fix the problem of a glitchy connection between your laptop and the iPhone hotspot. To do this, go to iPhone settings &gt; General &gt; and select Reset. Then tap Reset Network settings to restart your iPhone. Retry connecting when the iPhone boots up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_Intel_Proset_Wireless_Software\"><\/span><strong>Uninstall Intel Proset Wireless Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times when an installed software could prevent your laptop from successfully making a connection with the hotspot of your iPhone. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.com\/content\/www\/us\/en\/download\/18231\/intel-proset-wireless-software-and-drivers-for-it-admins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">Intel Proset Wireless software<\/a> is an example of such an application. You can uninstall it and try connecting to the iPhone hotspot again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Network_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Reset Network Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reset the network settings of your laptop when it does not connect with an iPhone hotspot. A network reset will restore your laptop&#8217;s network adapter to its default settings which could help with fixing the connection issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take these steps to reset the network settings on your laptop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Network and Internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Status, then change your network settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Network reset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Try connecting your laptop to the iPhone hotspot again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_Off_Your_Antivirus_Software\"><\/span><strong>Switch Off Your Antivirus Software<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The antivirus on your laptop is great for protecting your system from getting corrupted by malicious malware. Still, it could prevent a smooth connection between your laptop and an iPhone hotspot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can turn off the antivirus temporarily before establishing an iPhone hotspot connection with your system. You can disable the antivirus by clicking on it and selecting either<strong> pausing the protection or disabling it for a period.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you are done, remember to turn on the antivirus of your laptop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Command_Prompt_To_Fix_The_Issue\"><\/span><strong>Use Command Prompt To Fix The Issue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The command prompt function is excellent at fixing several malfunctions related to network and internet connections in laptops. When you run the command prompt in administrative mode, it usually detects and repairs issues with hotspot connectivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type the following commands and press the Enter key to fix this issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>netsh winsock reset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>netsh int ip reset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ipconfig \/release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ipconfig \/renew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ipconfig \/flushdns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These commands also help to reset the IP settings on windows laptops. You can try to enable and disable your Wi-Fi connection for it and then attempt to reconnect your laptop to your iPhone hotspot again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1632914064387\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Windows_10_Laptop_Is_Not_Connecting_To_T-Mobile_iPhone_Hotspot\"><\/span><strong>Why My Windows 10 Laptop Is Not Connecting To T-Mobile iPhone Hotspot?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This could be as a result of the iPhone network been encrypted. You can change the network security to allow other devices to join. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1632914073212\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Laptop_Is_Not_Connecting_To_iPhone_Hotspot_With_Correct_Password\"><\/span><strong>Why My Laptop Is Not Connecting To iPhone Hotspot With Correct Password?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Rebooting your iPhone device and changing the hotspot connection password will help solve this issue.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1632914083342\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_iPhone_Hotspot_Is_Not_Working_In_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Why My iPhone Hotspot Is Not Working In Windows 10?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Windows 10 laptop will not detect an iPhone hotspot if the Wi-Fi drivers are corrupted. Reinstalling the drivers will help fix the issue.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1632914102201\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_iPhone_Hotspot_Keeps_Disconnecting\"><\/span><strong>Why My iPhone Hotspot Keeps Disconnecting?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The iPhone could disconnect persistently if the antivirus on the laptop is not disabled.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1632914104003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wont_Windows_7_Laptop_Connect_To_iPhone_Hotspot\"><\/span>W<strong>hy Won\u2019t Windows 7 Laptop Connect To iPhone Hotspot?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A Windows 7 laptop will not connect to an iPhone hotspot if it runs on an outdated operating system.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A laptop will not connect to the iPhone hotspot if there are issues with the network adapter drivers of the laptop. 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