For the best security, performance, and reliability, we recommend these settings for Wi-Fi routers, base stations, or access points used with Apple products. ...
If you're using a Wi-Fi or wired network connection, some routers offer Smart Queue Management (SQM) to provide consistent high responsiveness, though these high-end home gateways generally require some expert manual configuration. The Apple Network Responsiveness test can be a useful tool for evaluating and comparing these home gateways, and it can be especially useful as a repeatable test when experimenting with different configuration settings and comparing the effects....
My Apple smart phone will not connect to WI FI
Does the Wi-Fi symbol disappear after joining the anyone else’s internet? My old iPhone SE , smart tv , iPad and laptop all have Wi-Fi but when I try to sign on with my new iPhone 11 the Wi-Fi symbol appears for a few seconds then disappears....
Make sure that your iPhone or iPad, previously added accessories, and home hubs are on the same Wi-Fi network.
To use an AirPrint-enabled printer, you don't need to install an app, additional drivers, or other software. Check the list of AirPrint devices below to make sure that your printer supports AirPrint. If you don't see your printer model, check with the manufacturer for more information. Connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network, then make sure that your Apple device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network. When you print from an app on your Apple device, choose the name of your printer...
View up to 30 days of activity for smart home accessories like door locks, alarm systems, and Adaptive Temperature-supported thermostats using Activity in the Home app....
Add more protection to your HomeKit accessories by controlling which services and devices they communicate with on your home Wi-Fi network and over the internet....
A "Network Issue" or "No Internet" message may appear in the Home app if HomePod is unable to communicate with your Wi-Fi network or the active home hub. Network and internet issues may affect your ability to hand-off audio or AirPlay to HomePod, complete Siri requests on HomePod, or control smart home accessories in the Home app....
Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using preproduction iPhone Air units and software while subscribed to LTE and 5G carrier networks, paired with preproduction MagSafe Battery units and software. Tested with screen locked. All settings were default except: Wi-Fi was associated with a network; the Wi-Fi feature Ask to Join Networks, Auto-Brightness, and True Tone were turned off. All charging and battery claims depend on usage, environmental conditions, initial battery levels, network...
If you're not sure whether your Mac supports Auto Unlock, press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu > System Information. Select Wi-Fi in the sidebar of System Information. On the right side, look for ”Auto Unlock: Supported.”...
With the Apple TV Remote in Control Center, you can control your Apple TV or AirPlay-compatible smart TV with your iPhone or iPad....
With the Home app, you can automate your smart home accessories to do what you want, when you want. You can also create scenes to control multiple accessories at the same time....
Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Pairing smart home accessories to your iPhone or iPad allows you to set up, configure, and control them. You can pair Matter accessories to your iPhone or iPad using any app that supports the Matter smart home standard....
Stream music, podcasts, and other audio to Apple TV, HomePod, or AirPlay-compatible speakers or smart TVs. Play audio across multiple speakers throughout your home in perfect sync. Or play something different in every room—all with AirPlay....
Use AirPlay to stream or share content from your Apple devices to your Apple TV, AirPlay-compatible smart TV, or Mac. Stream a video. Share your photos. Or mirror exactly what's on your device's screen....
Learn what to do if you can't stream content with AirPlay, mirror the screen on your iOS device or Mac to your Apple TV or smart TV, or have another issue using AirPlay....
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth may occasionally disconnect on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models
On your Android device, turn off apps or settings that might affect your Wi-Fi connection, like the Sprint Connections Optimizer or the Smart Network Switch. Then find Wi-Fi in Settings, touch and hold each known network, and forget the network. Then try the transfer again....
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
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