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how to How to Stay Connected Using Your Vehicle’s Wi-Fi® Hotspot

Your vehicle’s available built-in Wi-Fi® Hotspot† helps you stay connected while you’re on the road. After it’s set up, you can use data to stream apps and connect multiple devices to the hotspot. You’ll need a vehicle data plan to use it.

How to Set Up Your Hotspot

If you want to personalize your hotspot settings, follow these steps:

1. Tap the Wi-Fi® Hotspot icon on your center display, or use your vehicle’s mobile app.†

2. You can personalize your hotspot name, which is also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).

3. You can set a new password.

4. You can also turn the hotspot on or off.

How to Connect Devices to the Hotspot

Here’s how to connect a device to the hotspot:

1. Make sure your vehicle is on or in accessory mode.

2. Find the Wi-Fi® settings on your device.

3. Choose your vehicle’s hotspot name.

a. If you don’t know the name, check your vehicle’s Settings menu or push your blue OnStar® button for help.

4. Enter your hotspot password.

5. Your device should now be connected to the vehicle’s hotspot.

For your security, please don’t include personal info such as phone number, address or credit card details.

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Q&As

Do I have to be inside the vehicle to use the hotspot?

No. You can connect devices from within 50 ft. outside the vehicle. However, the vehicle must be on or in accessory mode to use the hotspot.

What kinds of devices can I connect to the hotspot?

You can connect multiple compatible devices, including phones, laptops and tablets.

How do I buy data for my vehicle’s hotspot?

To buy data for your vehicle’s hotspot, push your blue OnStar button to talk to an Advisor. You can also shop for plans by visiting your GM account online or through your vehicle’s mobile app.

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To find out if your vehicle has this feature, contact your dealer or refer to your vehicle’s equipment list. Please check your Owner’s Manual for more information about features.