May 9, 2025, 3:11 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Do you know this situation? The internet works perfectly on your laptop, tablet, and other devices in your home Wi-Fi network, but surfing on your iPhone becomes a test of patience? A simple trick can help. And if that doesn’t work, TECHBOOK has a slightly more unconventional method for you.
iPhone users often complain about poor Wi-Fi reception, especially when they go online via their home Wi-Fi network. In the worst case, the reception is so bad that only surfing via mobile data is possible. The agreed data volume in the mobile contract then melts away in no time, especially when accessing streaming services such as Netflix or playing a mobile game.
But what to do if all other devices receive a stable signal without any issues, except for the iPhone? Our simple trick is not new, but if you haven’t tried it yet, you definitely should. It only takes a few seconds and often finally provides a better connection with the iPhone.
Overview
Simple Trick for Better iPhone Wi-Fi
The trick works with any iPhone with a reasonably current iOS version. Only three steps are necessary:
- Open your iPhone’s Control Center by swiping up or down on the home screen; the direction depends on the iPhone model.
- Switch to airplane mode. A simple tap on the airplane icon in the top left is enough. This disconnects all connections.
- Activate your Wi-Fi. You need to tap the corresponding Wi-Fi icon in the Control Center. The iPhone will automatically connect to the nearest Wi-Fi, as long as you have set this in your settings.
Also read: What is the difference between WLAN and Wi-Fi?
What Are the Consequences of This Setting?
In our test, this setting not only improved Wi-Fi but made it truly usable on our editor’s iPhone in the home network. Particularly interesting is that you can still make calls. iPhones offer the option for Wi-Fi calling.
To do this, simply go to your device’s settings. Open “Cellular” and then “Wi-Fi Calling” and activate it. However, it may be that with some mobile providers, important functions such as emergency calls are no longer available.
If the iPhone Wi-Fi Remains Poor, Switch to LAN
If the suggested trick doesn’t really work, there is a less convenient but very reliable alternative: With an inexpensive adapter, you can solve the Wi-Fi problem in any case. You need a USB-C to Ethernet adapter, and for older iPhone models, also a Lightning to Ethernet adapter.
Those who connect their iPhone directly to the router will find an appropriate option in the Wi-Fi settings after connecting. However, it may be necessary to disable Wi-Fi and mobile internet.