The PS5 can join a hotspot. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android device, you can set up a hotspot and connect your PS5 to it. I’ll guide you through the process step by step.
Setting up a hotspot on an iPhone:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “Personal Hotspot” or “Hotspot” (depending on your iOS version).
3. Toggle on the Personal Hotspot switch.
4. You can customize your hotspot settings by tapping on “Wi-Fi Password” to change the password or “Allow Others to Join” to enable or disable other devices from connecting.
5. Once your hotspot is enabled, you’ll see the network name (SSID) and password displayed on the Personal Hotspot settings screen.
Setting up a hotspot on an Android phone:
1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
2. Look for the “Network & internet” or “Connections” option and tap on it.
3. Select “Hotspot & tethering” or a similar option.
4. Toggle on the “Mobile Hotspot” or “Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot” switch.
5. You can customize your hotspot settings by tapping on “Set up Wi-Fi hotspot” or a similar option.
6. Once your hotspot is enabled, you’ll see the network name (SSID) and password displayed in the hotspot settings.
Now that you have set up the hotspot on your phone, let’s move on to connecting your PS5.
Connecting your PS5 to the hotspot:
1. Power on your PS5 and go to the main menu.
2. Navigate to the “Settings” menu, which can be found in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and select the “Network” option.
4. Choose “Set Up Internet Connection.”
5. Select “Use Wi-Fi” when prompted.
6. Your PS5 will scan for available Wi-Fi networks. Wait for it to detect your hotspot network.
7. Select your hotspot network from the list of available networks.
8. Enter the hotspot password when prompted. Make sure to enter it correctly.
9. Once you’ve entered the password, your PS5 will attempt to connect to the hotspot.
10. If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message indicating that your PS5 is now connected to the hotspot.
It’s important to note that using a hotspot for online gaming may not provide the same stable and reliable connection as a traditional home Wi-Fi network. Hotspots rely on cellular data, which can be affected by network congestion, signal strength, and data limitations imposed by your mobile carrier. This could result in slower speeds, higher latency, and potential data usage charges.
Additionally, keep in mind that online gaming consumes a significant amount of data, so it’s advisable to monitor your data usage or consider an unlimited data plan if you plan to use a hotspot frequently for gaming.
The PS5 can join a hotspot by setting up the hotspot on your iPhone or Android phone and then connecting your PS5 to the network through the console’s settings. However, it’s important to consider the limitations and potential drawbacks of using a hotspot for gaming.