- A metered connection refers to a network with limited data, so you need to manage your internet usage carefully.
- To set a Wi-Fi network as metered on Android, open its properties and select “Set as metered.”
- To set a Wi-Fi network as metered on iPhone, open its properties and enable Low Data Mode.
How to Set a Wi-Fi Network as a Metered Connection on Android
If you’ve connected an Android smartphone to a Wi-Fi network that you want to set as metered, here’s the procedure.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your phone and head to Connections > Wi-Fi .
Step 2: Tap on the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to.
Step 3: Select the View more option. Tap Metered network and select Treat as metered .
This will ensure that every time your phone connects to this particular Wi-Fi network, it will be treated as a metered connection. Additionally, if you think an app would consume too much data when connected to the internet, you can temporarily block the app from accessing internet connectivity .
How to Set a Wi-Fi Network as a Metered Connection on iPhone
The process to set a Wi-Fi network as a metered connection is quite straightforward on an iPhone as well. While there’s no specific option for a metered connection, the Low Data Mode on iOS does the same job. Here’s how you can enable it.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Wi-Fi .
Step 2: Tap the info icon next to your Wi-Fi network. Then, enable the toggle next to Low Data Mode .
Alternatively, you can turn off the background refresh option for certain apps that you think will consume additional background data. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open the Settings app and scroll down and find the app for which you want to disable background refresh. Tap on it.
Step 2: Disable the toggle next to Background App Refresh .
Repeat this process for all the apps you think will consume a lot of bandwidth. However, don’t forget to enable the option again later on since failing to do so would mean you may not get notifications from those apps.
