Spectrum WiFi Hotspots: How to connect

by HN Porter of tech4today.net

Spectrum Mobile offers customers free access to a network of WiFi hotspots. This is a great bonus that allows customer to save on their plan’s data usage. Auto-connect is pre-set on Android Spectrum mobile device and for other devices, customers must access the WiFi hotspots using the Spectrum Mobile app. Spectrum WiFi hotspots are available in select locations. The easiest way is to use your WiFi-enabled device to look for Spectrum WiFi in the list of available networks.

Below is a detailed explanation on how to access Spectrum wifi hotspots.

- Auto-Connect to Spectrum WiFi Hotspots

If you’re using a Spectrum Android device, you can automatically connect to Spectrum WiFi hotspots. By default, this feature comes enabled. To manage it, open your phone’s Settings, click Connections Settings, and then, select WiFi. Next, go to the WiFi Settings menu, followed by Advanced. Here, you will have the option to enable or disable Spectrum WiFi auto-connect. 

- Connect to Hotspots Using the Spectrum Mobile App

If you do not have an Android device and are using an iPhone, for example, you will need to use the Spectrum Mobile app to connect to the WiFi hotspots. First, make sure that you have downloaded the app. You can find the version available for iPhone at https://ccm.net/download/download-24927-my-spectrum-for-iphone.

Next, open the Spectrum Mobile app, and go to the Account tab. Click Install Spectrum WiFi Profile, and complete the instructions that appear. If you have an iPhone, you will be redirected to a mobile login page where you can complete the registration. 

Upon completion, your device will be enabled to automatically connect to Spectrum WiFi hotspots. This will only work if the app is downloaded on your device. If you delete the Spectrum Mobile app, the hotspot connection will no longer work. 

- Manual WiFi Connection

To manually connect to a Spectrum WiFi hotspot, open WiFi settings on your device and select one of the following: Spectrum WiFi, Boingo Hotspot, OR CableWiFi. You'll be asked to sign in using your Spectrum username and password. If you're not a Spectrum Internet or Mobile customer, select the Guest tab and then choose Free WiFi Trial. 

Note: You can only connect up to five devices to Spectrum WiFi at the same time.

SOURCE: CCM