Connected Car Wi-Fi (Mazda) Manage Hotspot Settings
Connected Car Wi-Fi (Mazda)
Manage Hotspot SettingsTurn on the hotspot feature for your Mazda in-car Wi-Fi to share mobile data with other devices. Set up the network name, password and security type to enhance security.
Before you begin
Enrollment in Connected Service is required before using in-car Wi-Fi or accessing the Wi-Fi settings screen.
Steps
- From the vehicle's head unit, selectMenu.Utilize the Multimedia Commander knob or touch screen operation to highlight and select.
- SelectSettings.
- SelectConnectivity Settings.
- SelectWi-Fi Settings.
- Select any of the following to view or change settings:
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Turns in-car Wi-Fi on or off.
- SSID: Sets the network name for compatible devices to select when connecting to your in-car Wi-Fi.
- Wi-Fi Password: Sets a password for connecting to in-car Wi-Fi.
- Connected Devices: Displays the number of devices connected to the current in-car Wi-Fi.
- Hide Access Point: Typically broadcast by default, you can hide your SSID/network name for greater security.For the easiest connection experience, it's recommended to leave broadcast on.When turned off, any device attempting to connect for the first time must know the SSID name and password to set up a manual connection to it.