Connect to Wi-Fi networks on your Pixel Tablet

To use Wi-Fi the way you want, you can change how and when your Pixel Tablet connects.

When you have Wi-Fi turned on, your tablet automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. You can also set your tablet to automatically turn on Wi-Fi near saved networks.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 14 and up. Learn how to update your Android version.

Turn on and connect to Wi-Fi on a Pixel Tablet

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
Tap a listed network. Networks that require a password have a lock .

Tip: After you connect, the network is 'Saved'. When your device is nearby and Wi-Fi is on, your device automatically connects to this network.

Connect via notification

When Wi-Fi is on, you get notifications of available, high-quality, public networks. On these notifications:

To connect to the network, tap Connect.
To change Wi-Fi settings, tap All Networks.
To not get notifications for that network, clear the notification. Learn how to control notifications.

Connect from the Internet panel

Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap Internet.
In the panel that appears, select a network.

Tip: To get a better connection, you can use the Internet panel to quickly switch to another network. Your preference is saved temporarily.

Compare networks' strength

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
The network's signal strength is on the Wi-Fi icon . A fuller icon means a stronger signal.

Reset your Internet connection

Important: If you reset your connection while you’re on a phone or video call, your call will end.

Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Touch and hold Internet.
Tap Reset .

Disconnect Wi-Fi on your device

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
Next to your connected Wi-Fi network, tap Wi-Fi settings Disconnect.

Change, add, share or remove saved networks on a Pixel Tablet

Change a saved network

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
- To move between listed networks, tap a network name.
- To change a network's settings, tap the network.

Add a saved network

Option 1: Wait for the network list to reload

If the network that you want isn't listed, but is nearby, wait for the list to refresh.

Option 2: Add network

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
At the bottom of the list, tap Add network.
- You may need to enter the network name (SSID) and security details.
- If the network that you add is hidden, or your router doesn't broadcast the network ID:
  1. Tap Advanced options.
  2. Under 'Hidden Network', select Yes.
Tap Save.

Share Wi-Fi info from the Settings app

Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
Make sure that Wi-Fi is on and you're connected to the network that you want to share.
Next to the Wi-Fi network, tap Settings Share.
If needed, verify your identity on your device.
To share the Wi-Fi network, use the QR code.

Share Wi-Fi info from Quick Settings

To open up Quick Settings, swipe down from the top of the screen.
Tap Internet.
Make sure that Wi-Fi is on and you're connected to the network that you want to share.
At the bottom left, tap Share Wi-Fi.
If needed, verify your identity on your device.
To share the Wi-Fi network, use the QR code.

Remove a saved network

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet Internet.
Touch and hold a saved network.
Tap Forget.

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