How to Use My Phone as a WiFi Hotspot

If you are in an area without Wi-Fi or LTE, you can use your phone as a mobile hotspot to connect your Halo Collar to the Halo System. This allows you to:

• Change your collar’s mode

• Create or edit fences

• Download and apply wireless firmware updates

Setting Up a Hotspot on an iPhone

Setting Up a Hotspot on an Android Phone

Tips for Using a Mobile Hotspot

Setting Up a Hotspot on an iPhone

1. Go to Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot or Settings > Personal Hotspot.

2. Turn on Allow Others to Join (slider should turn green).

3. Take note of the Wi-Fi password displayed.

4. For iPhone 12 or newer, toggle Maximize Compatibility to emit a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band.

5. Open the Halo App, tap Settings > Collars, and select your collar.

6. Tap the Wi-Fi menu and select your hotspot from the available networks.

7. Enter the password to connect your collar.

Note: If you don’t see the Personal Hotspot option, contact your carrier to ensure your plan supports it.

Setting Up a Hotspot on an Android Phone

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap Network & Internet, then Hotspot & Tethering.

1. Select Wi-Fi Hotspot.

   • You can toggle it on/off, change the network name, security type, and password.

   • Ensure the hotspot emits a 2.4 GHz band.

2. Open the Halo App, go to Settings > Collars, and select your collar.

3. Tap the Wi-Fi menu, choose your hotspot, and enter the password to connect.

Tips for Using a Mobile Hotspot

• You may need two devices:

  • One device emits the hotspot

  • Another device runs the Halo App to complete Wi-Fi setup

• The collar connects automatically to the hotspot; the app is only needed for the initial connection.

• You can optionally connect the second device to the hotspot signal, but it is usually unnecessary.

Summary

Using your phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot ensures your Halo Collar remains connected when traditional Wi-Fi or LTE isn’t available. By following these steps for iPhone or Android, you can complete updates, create fences, and manage your collar even in remote locations.