{"id":14488,"date":"2023-10-24T14:10:27","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T14:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=14488"},"modified":"2023-11-11T14:43:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T14:43:15","slug":"why-is-my-phone-not-connecting-to-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/how-to\/why-is-my-phone-not-connecting-to-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Phone Not Connecting to WiFi? (Free Tips)","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are many reasons why your phone might not be connecting to WiFi. In this article, we will go over some of the most common causes and troubleshooting tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is My Phone Not Connecting to WiFi? What to Do<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

#1. Is your Wi-Fi router accessible?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may have trouble connecting to the network if your Wi-Fi router is too far away. And even if you do connect, it may not work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many factors can have an impact on Wi-Fi performance. Interference of any kind can degrade the signal. This is especially problematic if there are multiple walls or if the walls are too thick between your device and the router. It’s a very common problem in concrete buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, not all routers can reach that far or transfer data as quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If signal reach is an issue, move closer to the router. You can also upgrade to one of the best routers to increase the likelihood that they will reach further and handle more simultaneous connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Have You Reached the Router\u2019s Device Limit?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you only use a few devices, most people won’t have any problems with lower-end Wi-Fi routers. As you add more smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, smart lights, appliances, and other smart home devices, your Wi-Fi performance may suffer. Everything appears to be smart these days, which can be a problem because different routers have different device limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lower-end options can typically handle 10\u201315 simultaneous connections. Beyond that point, your Wi-Fi network will become useless, which could explain why your Android phone won’t connect to Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off or disconnect any other devices or smart products you aren’t using. You should try splitting connections to different channels if you have a router with multiple bands. If you absolutely must have multiple devices connected simultaneously, you’ll need to upgrade to a more capable router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous capable options. If you have a lot of connected devices, you should look into their 6 and Wi-Fi 6E options. Many of these can handle more than 50 concurrent connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Restart Your Phone<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’re not sure why, but quickly restarting your smartphone will resolve most minor software issues and hiccups, especially when your phone is not connecting to your WiFi. It’s always one of the first troubleshooting suggestions we give, and it’s a quick and simple fix you should try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To restart an Android phone, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n