How to Auto Connect Android to the Correct Network and Bluetooth Device
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Summary
Priority connections on Android for both WiFi and Bluetooth can be set up using the phone’s settings by enabling and disabling auto-connect on individual WiFi networks, or forgetting Bluetooth devices you do not wish to connect to.
Third party apps can also be used to prioritise WiFi networks, allowing you to drag and drop the order of your saved networks so your phone connects to the preferred one first.
For Bluetooth, the priority is usually given to the most recently connected device, so ensuring you connect to the device you want first will ensure this is the one that is prioritised in the future.
There are also options for automation apps to set rules for your phone to connect to specific devices at specific times.
Some common issues can arise such as connecting to weaker WiFi networks or frequent disconnection, which can be resolved by forgetting unwanted networks, toggling airplane mode, or moving closer to the device.
Battery optimisation settings can also interfere with third party apps, so this setting should be switched off if necessary.
