MOTO G PLAY (2021) - Manage Hotspot Settings

Here's how to configure the hotspot settings (e.g., password, network name, timeout settings, etc.) on your moto g play (2021).

Open the

Settings app

Navigate:

Network & internet

Mobile Hotspot & Tethering

Mobile hotspot

From the Mobile Hotspot screen, tap

Advanced

then configure the following as needed:

Hotspot name

Hide my device

Security (e.g., None, WPA2 Personal, etc.)

Hotspot password

The new password or network name must be entered on the connecting device.

AP Band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)

Timeout setting (e.g., 5 minutes, Never turn off, etc.)

Tap

Manage devices

then configure any of the following:

Device limit (e.g., 1, 4, 10, etc.)

Manage allowed devices

Tap

Allow all devices

to enable or disable.

While enabled tap

Add allowed device

, enter the MAC address and device name (optional) then tap

Check out these Mobile Hotspot FAQs for additional support.