You own an iPhone and Mac that make your life so much easy but You also own a Windows laptop or a Pc and Want to share your iPhone internet connection with your Pc or Laptop. So how do you connect an iPhone internet to a Windows computer? There are 3 ways that You can connect your iPhone internet with your other devices easily through wifi Hotspot, USB cable or Bluetooth. In this post, we will take a look at all the 3 ways that you can connect an iPhone with any Windows pc or laptop and sync data.
method number 1 – Using a USB cable
You’ll need a laptop or tablet running Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7, Wndows 10 or later. Make sure you have a free USB port, latest iTunes installed, and an iPhone USB cable.
Plug the USB cable into your iPhone and then into your windows pc or Laptop.
After that follow the step bellow.
1. Turn on the ”Personal Hotspot” on your iPhone.
2. Connect your iPhone to your PC or Laptop through USB cable.
3. Now you are able to use your iPhone’s internet on your PC.
( If it does not work then follow the next step )
4. Go to your computer Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced Network Settings. Here, see if Apple Mobile Device Ethernet is connected or not. If not connect
Ensure that you have the latest iTunes and required drivers installed on your PC.
Method number 2 – Using Bluetooth
This method requires a laptop or tablet running windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7, windows 10 or later. And you must be able to use Bluetooth 4.0 on it.
First switch on Bluetooth on your iPhone and on your Pc or laptop. If you have a windows pc ensure that your pc have Bluetooth inbuild or external Bluetooth dongle.
If using external dongle install that dongle driver on your pc. Sharing iPhone internet via Bluetooth to your Windows Pc or Laptop is as easy as WiFi.
However, it requires both iPhone and your PC to be paired over Bluetooth. The internet speed will not be as fast as other tethering options for obvious reasons.
Here’s the step to follow how you connect your iPhone internet to your Pc Or Laptop through Bluetooth
1. Turn on Personal Hotspot on iPhone.
2. Now enable Bluetooth and Allow New Connections on iPhone.
3. Open Bluetooth settings on your Windows PC or Laptop.
4. Click on Add Device > Bluetooth > select your iPhone.
5. Confirm the pairing request on both iPhone and Pc.
Once your iPhone and PC are paired via Bluetooth:
1. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray.
2. Click on ”Join a personal network”.
3. Right-click on the iPhone name then Select Connect using > Access point.
Now your iPhone is connected and tethered to your PC or Laptop. Check the ethernet connectivity icon to verify. ( You will see this on the lower right corner of your Pc or Laptop screen )
Now you are able to use your iPhone’s internet on your computer without any difficulty.
Method Number 3 – Using a Portable WiFi hotspot
This method requires a computer running Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, windows 7, windows 10 or later with WiFi.
First connect your Pc or laptop to your phone via WiFi, If you have a windows Pc ensure that your pc have inbuild WiFi or a external wifi dongle and its driver installed on your Pc.
It is the easiest way to connect windows Pc, Laptor or any WiFi compatible devices with iPhone.
After that Just enter your WiFi password when asked for it.
Here’s some step to follow how to connec your Pc or Laptop with your iPhone internet.
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1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the Cellular Data option.
3. Turn on Cellular Data on if it is not. Cellular Data will need to be enabled in order to turn on the wireless hotspot.
4. Tap Set Up Personal Hotspot. ( This button only appears if you have never used the personal hotspot before ).
( After set up your personal hotspot for the 1st time, the Personal Hotspot option appear in the main Settings list.)
If this is grayed-out or missing, your service provider does not support creating a personal hotspot or you need to upgrade your data plan. For a list of Service provider that support wireless hotspots, see this on Apple support page.
5. Turn on Personal Hotspot
6. Tap on the WiFi Password option.Type your password you want to use for your hotspot.
7. Turn on Allow Others to Join and Maximize Compatibility. (This Option is visible down side of WI-Fi password)
9. On your Windows PC or Laptop, open the action center and tap the Wifi icon.
Click the Networks Icon in Windows Pc or Laptop. ( You will see this on the lower right corner of your Pc or Laptop screen )
10. Select your iPhone WiFi Hotspot name from available wireless networks.
and Enter the hotspot password ( You earlier created on your iPhone)
Now will be able to browse the internet on your windows Pc or laptop using iPhone’s internet connection.
Turning it off
To avoid any unexpected call charges, it is better to switch off internet tethering when you are not using your iPhone to connect any Pc or Laptop to the internet.
To switch off,
just tap on Settings >> General >> Network >> Internet Tethering
FAQs
How do I connect my Windows PC or laptop to my iPhone’s internet connection using Personal Hotspot?
To connect Windows PC or laptop to iPhone’s internet connection using Personal Hotspot:
Go to “Settings” on iPhone and tap “Personal Hotspot.”
Turn on Personal Hotspot by sliding the switch to the right.
On Windows PC/laptop, search for available wifi networks and connect to iPhone’s hotspot.
Enter the password if prompted.
Enjoy internet on Windows PC/laptop via iPhone’s connection. Note: You might need to check with carrier for additional charges and adjust some settings to allow other device connection.
Is there a way to use my iPhone’s internet connection on my Windows PC or laptop without using a USB cable?
Yes, there are several ways to use your iPhone’s internet connection on your Windows PC or laptop without using a USB cable. The most common way is to use the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone, which allows you to share your iPhone’s internet connection over wifi. You can also use Bluetooth tethering and use a mobile hotspot app on your Windows PC to create a wifi hotspot and connect to it via iPhone.
Can I use my iPhone’s internet connection on my Windows PC or laptop without wifi?
It’s generally not possible to use iPhone’s internet connection on Windows PC or laptop without wifi, it can be done through Personal Hotspot or Bluetooth Tethering. Some mobile hotspot app might allow doing it but it also require wifi network. It’s recommended to check with carrier for additional charges.
How can I monitor my data usage when using my iPhone’s internet connection on my Windows PC or laptop?
You can monitor your data usage when using your iPhone’s internet connection on your Windows PC or laptop by checking your iPhone’s usage statistics. You can check usage data on Settings > Cellular or Settings > Mobile Data. On this screen, you’ll see how much data you’ve used and you can also set a data usage limit, this will help you to keep track of your data usage, and avoid additional charges. Some apps might also have a built-in feature to track your data usage.
Wrapping up
I hope this article helps you to use your iPhone internet on your Windows pc or Laptop. Please comment bellow to share your experience and stay connected with us for more trouble shooting and how to fix solutions.