How to connect a Lexus Conversion Kit to your iPhone as a Hotspot if you are using T-Mobile.
Please note, you must first disconnect your phone from CarPlay before using it as a hotspot. The iPhone cannot be connected to CarPlay and a hotspot simultaneously.
T-Mobile has been aggressively rolling out IPv6 for iPhone hotspots. It is a new type of IP address that is not automatically compatible with many Android-based devices, including many new devices.
To use your iPhone's T-Mobile hotspot on your Hamilton Conversion Kit for Lexus, watch the video carefully. Enter the values below accurately; this setup usually does not need to be repeated.
Static IP Settings for Hamilton Conversion Kit
- IP Address: 172.20.10.5
- Gateway: 172.20.10.1
- Network Prefix Length: 28
- DNS 1: 8.8.8.8
- DNS 2: 1.1.1.1
Written Instructions
- Open Settings in Hamilton OS.
- Select "WiFi" from the sidebar.
- Locate your iPhone hotspot network. If previously paired, long hold it and click "Forget".
- On your iPhone, set a password and enable "Maximum Compatibility" mode.
- Re-locate your iPhone hotspot as a new network on Hamilton OS. Long hold > Select "Connect" > Select "Advanced Options".
- Locate "IP Settings" and change from "DHCP" to "Static".
- Enter your hotspot password at the top, then fill in the fields as follows:
- IP Address: 172.20.10.5
- Gateway: 172.20.10.1
- Network Prefix Length: 28
- DNS 1: 8.8.8.8
- DNS 2: 1.1.1.1
- Double-check all numbers, then click the blue "Connect" text in the bottom right.
- The hotspot will now work and remember settings for future connections.