Using Wi-Fi to connect your Android phone

- When you're in range of a Wi-Fi hotspot, such as at work or in a coffee shop, you can connect to that network using your Android smartphone and save your mobile plan from skyrocketing.

- Keep in mind, however, that it is possible for others to see the data that is being sent back and forth over any unsecured network connection.

- To get started, go into your Android settings and ensure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Now you can connect to a Wi-Fi network by tapping on Wi-Fi settings.

- At this screen, you will see a list populate showing nearby Wi-Fi networks. You'll be able to see which are secure by looking for the lock icon beside each. If that icon isn't shown, then you can connect to that network without being asked for a password, but the network is unsecured.

- Most Wi-Fi networks will require a password, which you can either get from someone who has access, like a network administrator. If it's your own network then hopefully you have your network password written down somewhere. (Resetting this password is usually fairly easy, but we cover that in a separate video.)

- Tap a network that you want to connect to and enter the password if necessary. Once connected, you'll see a Wi-Fi icon pop up on the same line as the signal strength indicator.

- Now if you leave the Wi-Fi range, then you'll automatically default back to a cellular connection, but you will automatically connect to that Wi-Fi network once you return so long as Wi-Fi is turned on.