How To Connect To Your Xfinity Hotspot
Using a wifi enabled device verify that the xfinitywifi signal is available and that the device is connected.
How to connect to your xfinity hotspot. To auto connect to unsecure public xfinitywifi it just takes one click to access hotspots within range. In this video i wanted to test the xfinity hotspots app and see if it really worked. Xfinity comcast has an app that will enable you to connect to an xfinity. Go to settings wifi then from the list of in range networks select xfinitywifi. Configure your device to use your public wifi network at home and xfinity wifi on the go.
With tethering you can turn your phone into a mobile wifi hotspot so your devices can use your phone s data connection. Make sure that you are within range of the xfinity wifi hotspot you want to connect to. Enter your xfinity email or username and password. Your phone doesn t have a lock screen code. Go to settings connections wifi advanced toggle on auto connect to xfinity wifi.
The status will display as connected signifying you are connected to xfinity. If you have a samsung or lg phone you must have this feature turned on before you can auto connect to xfinity wifi hotspots. Wait a few seconds while your computer acquires an ip address from the xfinity network. If you have recently activated a new gateway the xfinitywifi signal may take up to 24 hours to broadcast. To connect to your private home wifi network click on the network name of your private home wifi network in the menu usually this will be the network with the strongest signal typically beginning with the word home and click connect to connect your computer to the private home wifi network.
Open the settings app. To access an xfinity hotspot just enter your comcast email and password. The xfinity wifi app available for download on both ios and android devices can help you locate these hotspots.