1. Ensure the AI Box is On and Connected:
Ensure the AI Box is properly connected to your vehicle's USB port and the indicator LED is on.
2. Activate the Hotspot on Your Smartphone:
iPhone
On your iPhone go to "Settings"
Select "Personal Hotspot"
Make sure the "Allow Others to Join" is turned on.
Android
From your smartphone's main menu, select "Settings."
Navigate to the "Connections" or "Networks" section.
Select "Hotspot & Tethering" and activate the Hotspot.
You can also access this from the notification bar by long-pressing the Mobile Hotspot button.
If you encounter issues at this step, consult your phone's manual.
3. Access the AI Box Settings:
On your vehicle's infotainment system's main screen, select the CarPlay option to enter into the Ai Box's operating system. Make sure you go to the main menu (you can click on the home icon on the top left corner) and Select the "Settings" menu.
4. Connect Your AI Box to Your Phone's Hotspot:
In the AI Box settings, navigate to the "Connections" or "Networks" section.
Open the WiFi settings to view available networks.
You might need to enable WiFi on your AI Box.
The AI Box will automatically scan for nearby WiFi networks. Look for the network you want to connect to (the name should appear in your hotspot settings).
Select the WiFi network on the AI Box and connect. The Hotspot password should be indicated in the Hotspot settings menu.
5. Verify the Connection:
Once connected, check your vehicle's screen to confirm the WiFi connection to your smartphone has been successfully established.
Open an app on your AI Box that requires internet (YouTube or Netflix) to confirm you have network access.
Note:
If you have trouble finding or connecting to your phone's Hotspot, try restarting both the AI Box and your phone, then repeat the steps.
Ensure there are no interferences from other nearby WiFi networks that could affect the connection.
Additional Assistance:
If you continue to have problems connecting to WiFi from your AI Box, consult the specific user manual for your model or contact AutoSky technical support for personalized assistance.