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DRVEGAS
Valued Contributor
11 months ago

Cox WiFi hotspot question

Does anyone have any idea how I can connect my Samsung TV and my DVR to the WiFi hotspot or does the WiFi hotspot only connect to computers and phones?
  • GregP1's avatar
    GregP1
    11 months ago

    Hi, The information we provided DRVEGAS is correct. Supported types of devices include 

    • Laptops using Windows or Mac operating systems
    • Tablets using iOS, Android, or Windows 8 operating systems
    • Smartphones using iOS, Android, Windows 8, or Blackberry operating systems

    The reasoning is the main purpose of Wi-Fi hotspots is to connect to the internet when you are out of your home on portable devices. Other devices may be able to connect but they are not specifically supported.

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Darkatt
Honored Contributor

The cox hotspot wasn't really designed for use with streaming media on a tv. Why would you want to use a WiFi hotspot, unless you're not at home and you are dragging your tv around?

DRVEGAS's avatar
DRVEGAS
Valued Contributor
11 months ago

I don't need to use it.  I was just curious why they won't connect to the hotspot. 

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    Darkatt
    Honored Contributor
    11 months ago

    I don't know. pretty much any device should connect is you are using your cox ID and pwd to login. 

    • DRVEGAS's avatar
      DRVEGAS
      Valued Contributor
      11 months ago

      I asked Cox about this and they said that it can only connect to phones and computers because hotspots are only designed to connect to mobile devices.

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        Darkatt
        Honored Contributor
        11 months ago

        so I tested my samsung tv to a local hotspot that is being provided by someone with a pano router nearby, and connected/played back video without issue.