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Xiaomi: Turn Wi-Fi Assistant On or Off

If your Xiaomi phone keeps switching away from a weak Wi-Fi network without asking, Wi-Fi assistant is likely doing that for you. Once every nearby network drops in signal, it can also fall back to mobile data on its own, which can use up your data plan faster than expected. This automatic switching can also cause interruptions during video calls or downloads.

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Wi-Fi Assistant: Select Best Networks Automatically auf Xiaomi

Wi-Fi assistant is a MIUI feature that monitors your active Wi-Fi connection. If the signal quality drops below a certain threshold, it automatically searches for a stronger network nearby and reconnects without asking first.

When no Wi-Fi network nearby offers a stable connection, the assistant falls back to mobile data instead, provided mobile data is turned on. This keeps apps and downloads running, but it can also increase your mobile data usage without a clear warning.

You control this behavior through SettingsWi-FiWi-Fi assistantSelect best networks automatically. Tap the toggle to enable or disable Select best networks automatically.

Turn the feature off if you want to stay on a specific network even when the signal weakens, or if you want full manual control over when your phone switches to mobile data. Keep it enabled if you prioritize an uninterrupted connection over manual control.

Frequently asked questions

No. It only switches to mobile data when the connected Wi-Fi drops below a usable signal quality and no stronger network is available nearby.