Home Wi-Fi question

Why can’t my device see my home Wi-Fi network?

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Keep your phone or tablet close to your router or point. It needs to be close enough to get a signal.

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Why can only one device not connect to my home Wi-Fi?
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Applies when: Use this question when the expected home network is **not visible/selectable** on the affected device. Typical states: - the home SSID is missing; - the device shows other networks but not this one; - the device shows no networks at all.
Does not apply when: Excluded when: the network is visible but joining fails → A1-07; the device joins Wi‑Fi but internet access fails → A1-12; only the password is explicitly rejected → A1-08; the user is asking about weak signal after connection → A1-27..
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