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How to Connect Your Nintendo Switch to an iPhone Hotspot

How to Connect Your Nintendo Switch to an iPhone Hotspot
Nic Weber

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Ever wanted to play your Nintendo Switch on the go, but you’re not near Wi-Fi? Here’s how you can use an iPhone hotspot to stay connected!

So, you’re out and about, itching to play some online games on your Nintendo Switch, but there’s no Wi-Fi in sight. No worries! Did you know you can connect your Switch to an iPhone hotspot? Let’s dive into how you can make that happen.

Quick Steps to Connect Switch to iPhone Hotspot

First up, grab your iPhone. You’ll want to turn on the personal hotspot feature. It’s like magic, turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi spot. Just head to your iPhone’s Settings, tap on ‘Personal Hotspot,’ and flip that switch to turn it on.

Next, power up your Nintendo Switch. On the home screen, tap on ‘System Settings,’ then scroll down to ‘Internet,’ and choose ‘Internet Settings.’ Your Switch will start searching for networks, and your iPhone’s hotspot should pop up. Select it, enter the password you set on your iPhone, and voila! You’re connected.

Connecting Your Nintendo Switch to an iPhone Hotspot and Playbite: A Winning Combo

Now that you’re connected to the internet through your iPhone hotspot, why not make the most of your gaming time? Download the Playbite app! Not only can you play fun, casual games on your phone, but you can also earn rewards like Nintendo eShop Gift Cards. Imagine playing on your Switch and earning rewards to buy new games, all because you connected to your iPhone hotspot!

So, what are you waiting for? Make those long trips or waiting times fly by. Download Playbite now, connect your Nintendo Switch to your iPhone hotspot, and start earning those rewards. Game on!

Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!
Win official Nintendo gift cards by playing games on Playbite!

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