π± How to Check Connected Devices on Google Pixel 9 Pro | Hotspot & Bluetooth Guide π‘
0Your Google Pixel 9 Pro allows you to see which devices are using its Wi-Fi hotspot and which Bluetooth accessories are paired or actively connected. This guide will show you how to check these connections on your device, which is expected to be running Android 15.
Steps to Check Connected Devices on Google Pixel 9 Pro:
A. Devices Connected to Your Wi-Fi Hotspot:
If your Pixel 9 Pro is sharing its internet connection (acting as a Wi-Fi hotspot):
Open Settings on your Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Tap on Network & internet.
Select Hotspot & tethering.
Tap on Wi-Fi hotspot.
When your Wi-Fi hotspot is active, you should find a section or an indication of Connected devices. This area will typically show a count of currently connected users. Tapping on this might display a list of these devices, often identified by their device name (if broadcasted) or MAC address.
From this screen, you can usually manage connected devices, which may include the option to disconnect a specific device if necessary.
B. Bluetooth Connected Devices:
To see Bluetooth devices paired or connected to your Pixel 9 Pro:
Open Settings on your Google Pixel 9 Pro.
Tap on Connected devices. This is the standard Android menu for managing Bluetooth, Cast, NFC, and other connection preferences.
Under headings like "Paired devices," "Previously connected devices," or "Currently connected devices," you will see a list of all Bluetooth accessories (headphones, speakers, smartwatches, etc.) that have been paired with your phone.
Devices that are actively connected will usually be indicated with a status like "Active," "Connected," or may show their current battery level.
You can tap on any device in the list to access more options, such as disconnecting it, forgetting the pairing (unpairing), or configuring specific settings for that accessory.
Quick Access: You can also swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings panel. If Bluetooth is enabled, you might see the name of an actively connected audio device. Long-pressing the Bluetooth tile in Quick Settings will usually take you directly to the Bluetooth devices list in the "Connected devices" menu.
C. USB Connected Devices (Briefly):
When you connect a USB device (like a computer, flash drive, or other peripheral) to your Pixel 9 Pro, you'll typically see a system notification (e.g., "Charging this device via USB," "USB for file transfer").
Tapping this notification allows you to change USB preferences (e.g., switch to File transfer/Android Auto, PTP, MIDI, or No data transfer).
There isn't a persistent list of "USB connected devices" in the same way as for Bluetooth or hotspot clients; management is usually done via these transient notifications.
π‘ Important Note:
β To see a list of devices signed into your Google Account (which is different from devices directly connected to your Pixel 9 Pro via local connections like Bluetooth or hotspot), you need to check your Google Account settings. This is typically done through a web browser by going to myaccount.google.com and navigating to the "Security" section, then "Your devices."
β The exact names of menus and options might vary slightly with future Android 15 updates on your Pixel 9 Pro, but the general paths described are standard for Pixel devices.
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