Connecting to an Instant Hotspot gets easier in iOS 13
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Looking to get the most out of Instant Hotspot? Here`s how to connect with your iPhone or iPad! Instant Hotspot, part of Apple`s Continuity features, lets you share the data connection from your iPhone or cellular iPad with your Wi-Fi-only iPad or other Apple device. It`s different from Personal Hotspot, which requires a password and connects like a standard Wi-Fi router, in that it uses your Apple ID for authentication, Bluetooth Low Energy (BT LE) for rapid connection, and Wi-Fi for data transfer. So it`s much faster and more convenient, but it`s really only meant for your devices. Here`s how to get started! Instant Hotspot requirements How to enable or disable Instant Hotspot on your iPhone or cellular iPad How to connect to your iPhone`s Instant Hotspot with your iPad Changes coming to iOS 13/iPadOS 13 Instant Hotspot requirements Instant Hotspot broadcasts availability using Bluetooth Low Energy (BT LE), authenticates by Apple ID (iCloud account), and transfers data using W...