How to stay connected using your in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot
The in-vehicle Wi-Fi® Hotspot
How to set up your hotspot
You can set up your hotspot in three ways:
Via Mobile App
1. Open the app and tap Controls.
2. Scroll down and tap Wi-Fi®.
3. Here, you can:
a. Update your Wi-Fi® name and password.
b. Turn the hotspot on or off.
Via Web
1. Click your initials in the upper-right corner.
2. Choose Account Overview.
3. Select your vehicle.
4. Scroll down to Vehicle Settings (under Owner Resources).
5. Click Edit in the Wi-Fi® Hotspot section.
Via Center Display
(Available for select 2017 and newer model year vehicles)
1. Tap the Wi-Fi® Hotspot icon on your center display.
2. You can personalize your hotspot name, which is also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).
3. You can set a new password.
4. You can also turn the hotspot on or off.
How to connect devices to the hotspot
Here’s how to connect a device to the hotspot:
1. Make sure your vehicle is on or in accessory mode.
2. Find the Wi-Fi® settings on your device.
3. Choose your vehicle’s hotspot name.
a. If you don’t know your hotspot’s name, try one of these:
i. For select 2017 later model year vehicles up, check your vehicle's Settings menu for the Wi-Fi® name.
ii. For 2016 and earlier model year vehicles, press the Phone button on your OnStar controls and say “Wi-Fi® Settings” after the prompt.
iii. Or, simply push the blue OnStar button and ask for help.
4. Enter your hotspot password.
5. Your device should now be connected to the vehicle’s hotspot.
For your security, please don’t include personal info such as phone number, address or credit card details.
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To find out if your vehicle has this feature, contact your dealer or refer to your vehicle’s equipment list. Please check your Owner’s Manual for more information about features.