There are two ways to connect smartphones to the internet: mobile data, and Wi-Fi. Mobile data is the internet service provided to you by your sim card. This is available almost anywhere, but has its limits:
Using too much mobile data can end up costing you extra money.
Sometimes the internet works better over Wi-Fi.
For these reasons, it’s important to be able to connect to Wi-Fi when you can. In this guide, we’ll explain how to connect Android phones and iPhones to Wi-Fi, using videos and step-by-step instructions.
Connecting an Android phone
Step-by-step instructions (Android)
Open the settings app
Tap “Connections”
Tap on “Wi-Fi”
Find the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and tap on it
Enter the password if needed. You might have to ask someone for it. For example, if you’re at a cafe, you can ask a waitress.
Tap on “connect” or “next”
You should now be connected. You can make sure by checking if this symbol is at the top of your screen.
Connecting an iPhone
Step-by-step instructions (iPhone)
Open the settings app
Tap “Wi-Fi”
Find the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to and tap on it
Enter the password if needed. You might have to ask someone for it. For example, if you’re at a cafe, you can ask a waitress.
Tap “Join”
You should now be connected. You can make sure by checking if this symbol is at the top of your screen.
is at the top of your screen.