Overview

• Macs can now connect to a nearby iPhone or cellular iPad hotspot automatically when no Wi‑Fi is available.
• Users enable the behavior in Wi‑Fi settings by changing Ask to Join Hotspots to the Automatic option.
• The feature ships disabled to prevent unintended mobile data usage.
• Family Sharing support allows a Mac to auto-connect to a configured family member’s Personal Hotspot.
• The capability is also available in iPadOS 26 and relies on Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi for secure discovery.