Yes, the Psync cameras can connect to a personal hotspot. A personal hotspot allows you to share your smartphone’s internet connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. This feature turns your smartphone into a portable Wi-Fi router, enabling your Psync Genie camera to stay connected to the internet when traditional Wi-Fi networks are unavailable.
How to Use a Personal Hotspot with Psync Cameras
A personal hotspot is perfect for keeping your Psync Genie camera connected while you're traveling, visiting remote locations, or troubleshooting issues with your primary home network.
iPhone Users
- Basic Setup: Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot on your iPhone and toggle it on.
- To ensure compatibility, enable the "Maximize Compatibility" option. This setting forces the hotspot to use the 2.4 GHz band, which the Psync Genie camera requires.
- After proper configuration, you can connect the Genie S to the iPhone just as you would connect to your home network.
- For details: Apple Support - Personal Hotspot.
Android users
- Basic Setup: Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering, then turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Ensure the device is broadcasting the 2.4 GHz band, as required for the Psync Genie camera.
- After proper configuration, you can connect the Genie S to your Android phone’s hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi network.
- For details: Google Support - Hotspot.