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Bark Phone won't automatically connect to Wi-Fi

Enable auto-reconnect in Wi-Fi settings, or use location services to turn Wi-Fi on and off automatically.

Set up auto-reconnect

  1. On the Bark Phone, open the ⚙ Settings app.

  2. Tap Connections and then on Wi-Fi.

  3. Tap on the ⚙ Settings near your home Wi-Fi network name.

  4. Turn on Auto-reconnect.

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The phone will now automatically reconnect to this network whenever it's in range and Wi-Fi is enabled.


Optional: Use location to turn Wi-Fi on or off automatically

  1. On the Bark Phone, open the ⚙ Settings app.

  2. Tap Location.

  3. Tap Location services.

  4. Turn on Wi-Fi scanning.

  5. Turn on Bluetooth scanning.

  6. Then, tap < back a few times to reach the home page of the ⚙ Settings app.

  7. Tap Connections and then on Wi-Fi.

  8. At the top, tap the ⋮ three-dot menu.

  9. Tap Advanced or Intelligent Wi-Fi.

  10. Enable Turn Wi-Fi on/off automatically.

  11. Add the Wi-Fi network(s) you frequently use. It may take a few days for the phone to learn them.

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Note: This may not work if your child manually turned off Wi-Fi near a known network or enabled Airplane Mode.

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