In general, you can maximize your hotspot’s signal by placing it as high as possible, with as few things (windows, walls, terrain) as possible blocking it in all directions.
Here are a few prompts to help with placement:
Do:
Place your device as close to a window as possible.
Raise the device from the floor if you can. Utilizing a table or windowsill is ideal.
Keep your hotspot away from metal meshes
Place your device as high as possible
Don’t:
Hide your device! Make sure your hotspot can have plenty of sky view and space and is at least 300 meters from other hotspots.
Conceal it in a closet or hide behind furniture.
Position it near mesh window screens, especially metal ones.
For more advice on hotspot placement, we recommend checking out the Helium Discord.