How to Prioritize or Limit Hotspot Speed for Connected Devices on Xiaomi

HyperOS and MIUI have built-in hotspot management tools to control who connects, monitor data usage, and block specific devices.

Opening Hotspot Settings

1. Settings → Connection & sharing → Mobile hotspot.
2. Enable Mobile hotspot if not already on.
3. Tap Connected users or Manage hotspot to see connected devices.

Blocking Specific Devices

To block an unauthorized or unwanted connected device:
1. Settings → Mobile hotspot → Connected users.
2. Tap the device you want to block → Block or Deny.
3. The device is disconnected and cannot rejoin with the same MAC address.

Setting a Connected Device Limit

Prevent too many devices from connecting (conserves battery and speed):
1. Settings → Mobile hotspot → Set up hotspot.
2. Tap Maximum connections → select 1–10 devices.

Monitoring Data Usage

1. Settings → Mobile hotspot → tap your hotspot name.
2. Data usage shows real-time consumption by session.
3. For overall mobile data limits: Settings → SIM cards → Data usage → Set data limit.

Native Speed Limiting (Per-Device)

Note: HyperOS does not currently offer per-device speed limits natively. All connected devices share the total available bandwidth.

Workarounds:
- Use NetGuard or GlassWire app to monitor and restrict per-app data.
- Set a total data cap to prevent excessive usage by all connected devices.

Hotspot Band Selection (2.4GHz vs 5GHz)

Faster connected devices benefit from 5GHz hotspot:
1. Settings → Mobile hotspot → Set up hotspot → AP Band.
2. Select 5 GHz for faster speeds (shorter range) or 2.4 GHz for wider compatibility.

Pro Tips

• Rename your hotspot to something non-identifiable — default names often broadcast your phone model (e.g., "Xiaomi 15 Pro").
• Enable hotspot timeout to auto-disable after no devices are connected for X minutes: Mobile hotspot → Timeout → 5/10 minutes.
• USB tethering is faster and more battery-efficient than Wi-Fi hotspot for a single connected laptop.