How to Set Up Android Tethering on Mac

If you're looking for a way to connect your Android device to your Mac using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, then Android tethering is the way to go. In this article, we'll take you through the steps of setting up Android tethering on your Mac.

To start, make sure that your Android device and Mac are connected to the same network. If you've picked Bluetooth tethering, navigate to the Windows Settings pane and go to Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Add Bluetooth or other device to get connected. This will allow you to connect your Android device to your Mac using Bluetooth.

If you're connecting wirelessly from Windows or macOS, the process is just the same as it is for connecting to any other Wi-Fi network: Search for available networks or devices, then select your phone or tablet when it appears. Alternatively, there should be a Hotspot icon in the Quick Settings drawer at the top of the screen, which you can tap to enable tethering over Wi-Fi using the default configuration.

The same Hotspot & tethering screen gives you access to wired and Bluetooth tethering as well - just tap the relevant toggle switch to enable the feature. Turn the toggle switch to On, and you can set your hotspot name and password (something you definitely want in place if you don't want a bunch of strangers borrowing your data connection).

If you're using a stock or close-to-stock version of Android 9 Pie on your Nokia device or Android 10 on your Pixel, then you'll need to open up Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot. This will give you access to the tethering settings.

With so many devices and variations on Android out there, it can be hard to provide a definitive guide to its functions, but most Android phones or tablets will work along similar lines - even if the manufacturer of your smartphone has changed some of the settings and menus around, the tethering process should be broadly the same.

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