This procedure is useful when you want to set up newly installed WiFi devices to configure them for use with the local WiFi credentials.
All Plugzio WiFi devices all have a default network stored in memory which you can use to easily connect them to the internet.
This network has the following configuration:
SSID: Plugzio
Password: WelcomePlugzio
An easy way to set an access point for Plugzio WiFi devices to connect to is by creating a hotspot on your mobile phone
Note that your mobile carrier data rates will apply
Android Phones
The configuration on Android devices may vary slightly depending on your phone's brand, model and Android OS. This section will explain the general steps needed to hotspot an Android device
Navigate to your phone "Settings" > "Network & Internet" page
Select the "Hotspot & tethering" followed by "Wi-Fi hotspot" options
Configure your hotspot with the "Plugzio" network information above
Turn "On" the hotspot & WiFi Plugzio devices will automatically connect to your mobile device.
See video below visual guide on how to set up the hotspot with an Android device.
iPhone
Navigate to your phones "Settings" page.
Navigate to "General" > "About" > "Name" and change your phone's name to "Plugzio".
Navigate back to the "Settings" page and select "Personal Hotspot".
Select the "Wi-Fi Password" option and change this to "WelcomePlugzio"
Toggle the "Allow Others to Join" button to on & WiFi Plugzio devices will automatically connect to your mobile device.
See video below visual guide on how to set up the hotspot with an iPhone.
Related Article: How Plugzio devices communicate with the Plugzio server
Need help with anything else? Contact the Plugzio customer care team to have a chat with one of the specialists and discuss your concerns.