How to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on a Xiaomi smartphone: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi lines) allow you to distribute mobile Internet to other devices through a Wi-Fi hotspot. This is useful when you don’t have a router at hand: you can connect a laptop, tablet or even another phone to your Xiaomi network. But many users face problems — the point does not turn on, devices do not connect or the speed is too slow.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for setting up an access point on any Xiaomi smartphone (including models on MIUI 12/13/14 and HyperOS), tips for speed optimization and solving typical errors. We will analyze both basic parameters (network name, password) and hidden settings - choosing a Wi-Fi channel, limiting connected devices and managing power consumption.

We will pay special attention to models with two SIM-maps — how to choose which SIM to distribute the Internet from, and what to do if the access point suddenly turns off. At the end of the article, answers to frequent questions and a feature compatibility table for different versions MIUI.

1. Preparation of the smartphone before setting up the access point

Before you turn on the hotspot, make sure your Xiaomi is ready to give away the internet.

• 📶 Mobile Internet: Make sure that the smartphone has mobile data enabled (icon) 4G/5G or E/H+ Without an active connection, the access point will not work.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Wi-Fi distribution consumes the battery. If the charge is below 20%, connect the phone to the charger.
• 📱 Update: On older versions MIUI (Below 12) there may be bugs with the access point. Update the system in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Password. SIM-cards: If yours SIM-card protected PUK/PIN-code, unlock it - otherwise the mobile Internet will not work.

Also check if your tariff is activated with a ban on distribution of Internet. Some operators (for example, Tele2 or Yota) block this feature at cheap rates, check the terms with your provider or temporarily connect the option "Modem mode".

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones with two SIM-The default access point uses the SIM that is active for mobile data. If you need to share the Internet from another card, you will have to choose it manually (for this, see the section on setting up).

2. Step-by-step instruction: how to turn on the access point

The process of activating the access point on all Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.) is the same, but may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Network and Internet (or Connections on older versions of MIUI).
3. Select Access Point and modem (in some firmware it is called Modem Modem).
4. Slip on the Wi-Fi Access Point (or Portable Access Point).
5. Activate the switch in the top corner of the screen. Ready - your Xiaomi now distributes Wi-Fi!

By default, the network will be called Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute IMEI Your phone's password is automatically generated, and you can see it in the same menu or change it (more on that in the next section).

If the access point does not appear in the network list on other devices after turning on, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📴 Temporarily disable Bluetooth (sometimes it conflicts with Wi-Fi).
• 🔍 Make sure that the connected device is Wi-Fi enabled and it is within a radius of 10 meters from the phone.

3. setting the parameters of the access point: name, password, channel

The standard network name (SSID) and password on Xiaomi are inconvenient to remember, and automatic Wi-Fi channel selection can cause interference and slow speeds. Let's set it up manually.

Open Settings → Network and Internet → Wi-Fi hotspot and tap on Access Point Settings. Here you can find the following options:

The critical detail: if you choose the 5GHz band, older devices (like laptops before 2015) may not see your network.In this case, switch to 2.4GHz or activate both bands at the same time (if your Xiaomi supports Dual Band).

When you change the settings, remember to click Save. The connected devices will be disabled, and you'll have to reconnect them to the new data.

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If you share the Internet in one place (like your home), write down your network name and password in a notebook, or take a screenshot, so you don't have to look at your phone's settings every time.

4. Optimization of connection speed and stability

A common problem with Xiaomi Wi-Fi is slow speed or connection breaks. Here's how to fix it:

• 📶 Limit the number of connected devices: By default, Xiaomi allows you to connect to 8-10 The more devices you have, the slower the speed. 3-4 device.
• 🔋 Turn off power saving for Wi-Fi: Go to Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime → Settings and add Access Point to exceptions.
• 🔄 Change Wi-Fi: If the speed is “jumping”, manually set the channel 1, 6 or 11 (for 2.4 GHz) – they least intersect with neighboring networks.
• 📴 Turn off Bluetooth: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can interfere with the same thing. If you don't use wireless headphones, deactivate Bluetooth.

If the speed is low, check:

1. Mobile signal quality (the 4G/5G icon must be full)
2. Is the speed limit for distribution of the Internet activated on the tariff (check with the operator).
3. Are there any torrents or updates running on the connected device that “eat” traffic?

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) If you're giving out long Wi-Fi, your phone may overheat. If the case gets hot, turn off the hotspot. 10-15 cool-off.

5. Features of setting up for two-symbol Xiaomi

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-cards (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro or Xiaomi) 12T), When setting up the access point, several nuances must be taken into account:

• 📱 Choice SIM-Distribution cards: The default SIM is the one that is active for mobile data. To change it, go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Mobile Internet and choose the right one.
• 🔄 Switching between SIMs: If you want to give away the Internet from another SIM-You will need to activate the mobile data on the card first, and then turn on the access point.
• 🚫 Operator restrictions: Some SIMs (especially the second, "additional") may have restrictions on Internet distribution.

For example, if you have unlimited rates in the first MegaFon slot and limited traffic in the second, Tele2, it makes sense to distribute the Internet from the first SIM, but remember: when you switch the SIM for mobile data, the access point will automatically turn off, it will have to turn it on again.

There may also be a conflict between two models if both SIM-cards active on networks 4G/5G. In this case, try to turn off mobile Internet on the second SIM (Settings) → SIM-map → Disable data).

6. Solving typical access point problems

Even after setting up the hotspot correctly, the Xiaomi hotspot can be unstable, and we will examine the most common errors and their solutions:

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the network settings on your smartphone:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Additional → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.
2. Confirm the reset (the password of the access point will have to be reconfigured).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (Especially customized) the access point may not work due to errors in the core of the system, in which case only the flashing of the phone to the official version will help.

7. Alternative ways to distribute the Internet with Xiaomi

If the Wi-Fi access point for some reason is not suitable, you can use other methods of distributing Internet from a Xiaomi smartphone:

• 🔌 USB-Modem: Connect your phone to your computer via cable and activate USB-Modem in Settings → Access point and modem. This is more stable than Wi-Fi, but it only works on PCs.
• 📶 Bluetooth modem: Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and select a Bluetooth modem in the access point settings. Speed will be low, but less battery consumption.
• 🔄 Hot spot through QR-Code: In the settings of the access point, tap on the icon QR-code – other devices can connect by scanning it.

USB-A modem is the best choice if you want maximum stability (for example, for online games or video calls). a Bluetooth modem is suitable for transferring small files or connecting devices that do not support Wi-Fi (for example, some smartwatches).

Some Xiaomi models (such as the Black Shark or POCO F series) have a Game Modem mode that optimizes the Internet's distribution for low ping.

1. Turn on the access point.
2. Open Settings → Special Opportunities → Game mode.
3. Activate the Network Optimization option for gaming.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the access point on Xiaomi