Retrofitting WiFi in the car: how it works

Thanks to WiFi in the car, you can continue surfing in the car on the go. This practical tip shows you how to retrofit WiFi in your car.

Retrofitting WiFi in the car - so it'll work

• Mobile hotspot: You can also simply share the internet on your smartphone with others - whether with an Android or iOS smartphone.
• Surfstick: Many so-called surfsticks work without installation. Simply connect it to an adapter in the cigarette lighter and establish a wireless connection to set up the stick.
• CarFi: You can also connect a so-called CarFi directly to the cigarette lighter in the car and then get started straight away. Practical: Thanks to a built-in USB port, you can also charge your smartphone.
• You can find detailed instructions on how exactly WiFi works in your car in our next practical tip.
• Note: To use the Surfstick or CarFi, you need a micro SIM card.
• Here you have to deactivate the PIN request so that you can use the devices. Detailed instructions for setting up are included with the respective devices.

Find out in the next practical tip what is allowed or prohibited with a tablet in the car.