Objective

• Turn your phone into a WiFi hotspot so you can access the benefits of a WiFi connection without having access to a WiFi network

Environment

• Your smartphone settings
• Halo App

Background

If you are in an area without WiFi or LTE connection available, you can turn your phone into a mobile wireless Hotspot that allows your collar to connect to the Halo System. Setting this Hotspot up will allow you to perform actions like changing your collar’s mode, creating/editing fences, or downloading and applying a wireless firmware update. 

Procedure

To activate your iPhone as a personal Hotspot (Android instructions below):

1. Go to Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot or Settings > Personal Hotspot.
2. Tap the slider next to ‘Allow Others to Join’ so that it turns green. 
   • Take note of the Wi-Fi Password listed below the slider
   • If using an iPhone 12, check that "Maximize Compatibility" is toggled on so that it is emitting a 2.4ghz wifi band. Older iPhones only use the 2.4ghz band.
3. Go into your Halo App. Click Settings > Collars and select the collar that you want to connect.
4. Click the Wi-Fi menu, then select your Hotspot from the Available Networks (it should appear as the name of your phone, i.e. “Jason’s iPhone 12”).
5. Enter the password you previously took note of. Your collar should now be connected to your Hotspot. 

If you don’t see the option for Personal Hotspot, contact your carrier to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan. 

You can now use your Hotspot to perform actions that require an internet or WiFi connection. 

To activate your Android phone as a personal Hotspot:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap the Network & Internet option.
3. Select Hotspot & tethering.
4. Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. This page has options for turning the Hotspot feature on and off. Additionally, you can change the network name, security type, password, and more.
   • Make sure the band that the hotspot is emitting is a 2.4ghz band
6. Go into your Halo App. Click Settings > Collars and select the collar that you want to connect.
7. Click the Wi-Fi menu, then select your Hotspot from the Available Networks.
8. Enter your Hotspot password, and click Connect. 

You can now use your Hotspot to perform actions that require an internet or WiFi connection.