Sometimes, you might want to manage your account by adding or removing some devices from your Xfinity Wi-Fi account. The reasons for adding and removing devices may be because of the following; maybe you bought another phone or device that you want to use on your Wi-Fi or somebody else is using your Wi-Fi and you don’t want him or her to continue using it. The process of removing a device from your Wi-Fi account is very easy through simple steps and you can follow this in this article and successfully manage the devices registered on your Xfinity Wi-Fi network. Let’s know How To Remove Devices From Your Xfinity Wifi?
Removing a device from your Xfinity Wi-Fi network is one of the management strategies you as an owner of the Xfinity Wi-Fi should know. Most people remove devices of individuals who have hacked their Wi-Fi passwords and they are using these Wi-Fi networks illegally or without the consent of the owner. It is very good for a Wi-Fi owner to examine closely the devices connected to his or her Xfinity Wi-Fi. These acts of illegal users using your Xfinity Wi-Fi may result in it being slow in download and upload speed making your network less convenient because you have to browse slowly. There are different methods of removing devices from your Xfinity Wi-Fi network some of which are discussed in this article. If you think you wanted to remove devices from your network and had difficulties doing so then this article might as well help you solve difficulties. You can remove devices using the Xfinity mobile app or by using their official website through very simple steps. Read through this for more information.
How to know all the devices connected to your Xfinity Wi-Fi
Before you start removing devices from your Xfinity Wi-Fi account, you should, first of all, know all the devices connected to this Wi-Fi for easy management when removing or adding devices. To check if someone is stealing or using your Wi-Fi you need your Mac address and the Xfinity Wi-Fi app. If you don’t have the xFi app you need to download it and sign in to your account. Follow these steps to know all the devices connected to your Xfinity Wi-Fi.
- Remove all the devices you have connected to your Wi-Fi/disconnect them from the Wi-Fi.
- Press on the ‘connect’ or ‘people’ tabs that appear on the screen.
- When this tab opens you will be able to see the devices connected to your Xfinity Wi-Fi. You will also be able to see the history of previously connected devices. Paused devices on the network will also be seen.
- On the list of devices, the following details of each device will be displayed: its mac address, hostname, or the device’s name.
From this information displayed you can then be able to know the devices to remove from your Wi-Fi network and the ones to leave.
Removing devices using the app
You can use a mobile Xfinity Wi-Fi app to remove unwanted devices from your Wi-Fi network. The app is known as the xFi Xfinity Wi-Fi network app. Make sure to have the app installed on your phone. When you have the app, you can proceed and follow the steps below to remove devices from your Wi-Fi network.
- You first of all need to sign into the xFi app.
- Here you should already be knowing the devices you want to remove from your Wi-Fi network. If you don’t know you can identify their names before you start this process. After you’ve known the devices to remove, you have to scroll down to the devices you want to remove from your Xfinity Wi-Fi network.
- After seeing the device, you want to remove, click on the three dots icon that appears just alongside the device’s name.
- On the device settings screen that appears after you click on the three dots, click on ‘delete device’.
- A confirmation box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion of that app. Click ‘yes’
After this process, the device will be completely deleted.
Removal of registered devices from Xfinity Wi-Fi networks
If you are removing a device from Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots, follow the guidelines below to remove the device successfully.
- You can browse the Xfinity official website or use the app. Sign into ‘My Account’ and press on the ‘services tab’.
- When the services page opens, find the internet tab and tap ‘manage internet’.
- When the tab opens, you will have to scroll down to where you will see Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot connected devices and press on manage devices.
- A list of registered devices will appear. Here you have to choose the name of the device you want to remove and delete it. Then you will receive a message confirming that the device is successfully removed.
Conclusion
The process of removing devices from Xfinity Wi-Fi is not that hard and following these simple steps will guarantee success in the management of devices connected to Xfinity Wi-Fi. Remember to keep your Wi-Fi away from people using it without your consent, and by this, you will ensure the safety of your browsing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How to remove a device from Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots?
You can do this by logging into their account and manually removing your device from the hotspot using simple steps.
- Are Xfinity WIFI hotspots free?
Yes, you can use Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots in your area without any extra charge.
- Can I manage my Xfinity Wi-Fi network on my own?
Yes, you can choose which devices to access your Wi-Fi and which ones not to by yourself.
