How to distribute the Internet from the phone Xiaomi: all ways and settings

Modern Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) can work as full-fledged routers, distributing mobile Internet to laptops, tablets and other devices, a feature called the Wi-Fi Hotspot and is available on all models with support for 4G/5G. But many users face problems: connection breaks, speed drops, devices do not see the network. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to distribute the Internet through the Xiaomi phone, including hidden settings, speed optimization and solving typical errors.

It's important to understand that Internet distribution is not just about ticking a box. Speed and stability are affected by the MIUI version, the carrier, the power saving settings, and even the physical obstacles between devices. We tested all methods on the latest firmware (MIUI 14/15) and gathered up-to-date data on operator restrictions in 2026. If you want to give away the Internet without glitches, read on.

1. Ways to distribute the Internet with Xiaomi: which one to choose?

Xiaomi smartphones support three main ways of distributing mobile Internet:

• 📶 Wi-Fi Hotspot is the most popular method (up to 10 connected devices, high speed, but fast battery discharge).
• 🔗 USB-modem – cable connection (more stable than Wi-Fi, but works only with computers).
• 🔵 Bluetooth modem – saves charge, but limited in speed (up to 3 Mbps).

Which way to choose? It depends on your task.

Important for Xiaomi owners: MIUI 14+ has a feature called “Intelligent Access Point”, which automatically turns off the Internet distribution if no device is connected to the network for 5 minutes. This saves charge, but can interfere with temporary communication interruptions. To turn off this behavior, you need to go to Settings → Access Point → Additional → Auto Shutdown and select “Never”.

2. Turn-based Wi-Fi Hotspot setup on Xiaomi

This is the most versatile method, but it requires the right setup.

1. Open Settings → Access Point and modem (on some models, the path may differ: Settings → Connections → Access Point).
2. Slip on the Wi-Fi hotspot and turn on the slider.
3. Click "Access Point Setting" to change the settings:

• 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): Think of a unique name (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_Avoid Cyrillic, because some devices don't support it.
• 🔑 Password: minimum 8 characters, use Latin and numbers: Xiaomi1234!.
• 📡 Bang (range): Choose 2.4GHz for better compatibility or 5GHz for higher speed (but shorter range).
• ⚡ Power saving mode: turn off if you need maximum speed.

After saving the settings, connect another device to the network you created. If the connection does not establish, check:

Make sure that mobile internet is enabled on Xiaomi|

Check balance and fare (some operators block distribution) |

Restart both devices |

Try a different password (without special characters) |

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Hidden feature: MIUI has the ability to limit the speed of connected devices, which is useful if you're giving the Internet to friends and you don't want them to eat up all the traffic.

1. Turn on the access point.
2. Tap the connected device on the list.
3. Select “Speed Limit” and set a limit (e.g. 5 Mbps).

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If you often share the Internet in one place (for example, at home), save the access point settings as a profile. To do this, after setting up, click Save in the upper right corner of the screen. Next time you do not have to enter the password again.

3. Internet distribution via USB (modem)

This is a way to connect to a laptop or PC when you need a stable connection without any loss of speed.

• ⚡ No speed loss (unlike Wi-Fi).
• 🔋 The phone is charged while working.
• 🛡️ More secure (no risk of connecting third-party devices).

Instructions for Windows 10/11:

1. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data).
2. On the phone, select File Transfer Mode (MTP) or USB-modem (will appear after connection).
3. On PC, open Settings → Network and Internet → Ethernet – a new connection should appear.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11) USB-The modem only works after installing Mi Phone Manager drivers. Download them from the official Xiaomi website.

If the internet doesn't come up:

• 🔄 Switch the mode. USB phone-wise MTP on USB-modem.
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0).
• 🖥️ On PC, disable the antivirus (sometimes it blocks new network connections).

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USB-The modem is the only way to distribute the Internet, which does not depend on the battery of the phone. If you need a long connection (for example, for work), use it.

4. Internet distribution via Bluetooth

This method is suitable for saving charge, but has limitations:

• 🐢 Maximum speed: 3 Mbps (enough for messengers, but not for video).
• 🔋 Battery consumption in 2-3 less than with Wi-Fi.
• 📱 Suitable for connecting one device (headphones, fitness bracelet).

How to set up:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Xiaomi phone, open Settings → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem.
3. Connect your device via Bluetooth (password confirmation may be required).
4. On the connected device, select "Use to access the Internet".

Challenges and solutions:

• 🚫 Not Connected: Remove the device from the list of conjugates and add again.
• 🔄 Internet is now appearing, then disappearing: turn off power saving mode for Bluetooth in the battery settings.
• 📱 Android device does not work: check if Bluetooth data is enabled in mobile network settings.

⚠️ Note: on iPhone, the distribution of Internet via Bluetooth with Xiaomi works only on iOS 15+. On older versions, you will need to use Wi-Fi.

5. Why is the Internet distribution not working? Typical errors

If you have everything set up, but the Internet is not being heard, check out these points:

Mistake 1: The operator is blocking the distribution

Some mobile operators (such as Tele2 or Iota) restrict or completely block Internet distribution at basic rates.

• 📱 Send. USSD-*100# or *111# (depending on the operator).
• 🌐 See the tariff conditions on the operator's website (look for the item "Distribution of the Internet").
• 💳 If the distribution is blocked, connect the option (for example, MTS is "Modem" for 50 years).₽/day-day).

Mistake 2: Conflict IP-address

If devices connect to an access point but the internet doesn’t work, the problem may be that the device is not connected. DHCP-server:

1. On Xiaomi phone, open the access point settings.
2. Select "More" → Settings IP".
3. Set IP Range from 192.168.43.2 to 192.168.43.100.
4. Reset the access point.

Mistake 3: MIUI limits speed

The latest MIUI versions have a hidden speed limit (especially on MediaTek models) to remove the limit:

If nothing helps, try resetting your network settings:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select "Reset Network Settings" (does not reset data, only network settings).
3. Reset the device.

6. How to save battery power when distributing the Internet?

Wi-Fi distribution drains the battery in 2-3 hours, the phone can run down by 30-50%.

• 🔋 Connect Charging: Even if the phone charges slowly, it’s better than discharge.
• ⚡ Turn off unnecessary background processes: Close all applications except those needed to work.
• 📵 Reduce the brightness of the screen: it is one of the main consumers of energy.
• 🔄 Use the mode of the aircraft with Wi-Fi on: this will turn off the mobile network, but leave the distribution (suitable if you distribute the Internet from another source, for example, through a mobile network). USB-modem).

Secret mode: MIUI has a hidden option called "Saving Charge on Handouts."

1. Activate the access point.
2. Open the settings → Battery → Battery mode.
3. Select "High Performance" (paradox, but in this mode the distribution works more stable than in "Economic").
4. Go back to the access point settings and turn on "Power Optimization".

If you need to give away the Internet for a long time (for example, in the country), consider the option with powerbank or wireless charging. Xiaomi models with Quick Charge 4+ support (for example, Xiaomi 13 or POCO F5) can charge faster than they discharge when handed out.

7. Alternative ways of distributing the Internet

If standard methods don’t work, try these options:

Method 1: Distribution applications (without root)

Some apps from Google Play let you bypass the operator’s restrictions:

• 📲 PdaNet+ — hand out the internet USB/Bluetooth, Bypassing the lock (requires the driver to be installed on the PC).

Important: These applications may violate your carrier's rules. Use at your own risk.

Method 2: Distribution through OTG-hub

If you have Xiaomi with support USB OTG (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+), You can plug in. USB-hub and distribute the Internet to several devices at the same time:

1. Buy it. OTG-port-house USB ethernet.
2. Put the hub on the phone.
3. Through the Ethernet port, connect the cable from the router (if you need to distribute wired Internet).
4. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone.

This solution is suitable for hotels or offices where you need to distribute the Internet from a wired source.

Method 3: Using the second phone as a repeater

If you have a second Xiaomi phone, you can use it as a signal amplifier:

1. On the first phone, turn on the access point.
2. On the second phone, connect to this point.
3. On the second phone, turn on your access point with a different name.
4. Connect the devices to the second phone.

This will help if the main phone is weakly catching the network, and the second is in the best coverage area.

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving away the Internet with Xiaomi