How to automatically join your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot in macOS Tahoe 26

macOS Tahoe 26 includes support for automatically joining your iPhone‘s Personal Hotspot when no Wi-Fi network is available, so you no longer need to manually connect. To automatically join your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot on macOS Tahoe:

1. Open Wi-Fi Settings:
   • Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar (at the top right of your screen).
   • Alternatively, click Control Center and then the Wi-Fi button. 
     
2. Find the Hotspot Setting:
3. In the Wi-Fi Settings window that appears, scroll down. 
   
4. Set to Automatic:

1. Locate the option for “Ask to join hotspots”. 
   
2. From the dropdown menu, select Automatic. 
   

Requirements for Auto-Join: 

• Both your Mac and iPhone must be signed into the same Apple ID or be part of the same Family Sharing group.
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi must be enabled on both devices.
• Your iPhone must have a Personal Hotspot service plan activated with your carrier.

When you are near your iPhone and not connected to another Wi-Fi network, your Mac will now automatically attempt to join your personal hotspot.