Share Wi-Fi

Sharing your Wi-Fi password can be inconvenient and sometimes risky. The “Share Wi-Fi” Siri Shortcut provides a secure and easy way to share your Wi-Fi network by generating a QR code.

Understanding the “Share Wi-Fi” Shortcut

This shortcut automates the creation of a QR code that contains your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password. Anyone with a smartphone camera can scan the QR code to connect to your Wi-Fi without you having to verbally share or type out the password.

How the “Share Wi-Fi” Shortcut Works

The shortcut typically performs the following actions:

1. Gets Wi-Fi Network Information: Retrieves your current Wi-Fi network’s SSID and password.
2. Generates a QR Code: Creates a QR code containing the network information in a format that smartphones can recognize for Wi-Fi connection.
3. Displays the QR Code: Shows the generated QR code on your iPhone’s screen.
4. (Optional) Saves the QR Code: Some versions of the shortcut might offer the option to save the QR code as an image for later use.

Using the “Share Wi-Fi” Shortcut

Here’s how to use the shortcut:

1. Install the “Share Wi-Fi” shortcut from a trusted source.
2. Run the shortcut from the Shortcuts app, Siri (“Hey Siri, Share Wi-Fi”), or your Home Screen.
3. The QR code will be displayed on your screen.
4. Have the person who wants to connect to your Wi-Fi scan the QR code with their smartphone’s camera or a QR code scanning app.

Benefits of Using the “Share Wi-Fi” Shortcut

• Security: You don’t have to verbally share your Wi-Fi password, reducing the risk of it being overheard or written down.
• Convenience: Quickly and easily share your Wi-Fi with guests.
• No Typing Required: Guests can connect without manually typing the network name and password.