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# How to use mobile hotspot without interruption?

If you are using a mobile hotspot for your session, fluctuations in signal strength or bandwidth can cause warnings, lag, or disconnections in Talview. This checklist helps you identify common hotspot-related issues and stabilize your connection before continuing.

## ✅ Common Issues and Fixes with Mobile Hotspot

| **What Might Be Going Wrong**                  | **What You Can Do**                                                                      |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Weak mobile signal or poor network zone        | Move to an area with better signal (near a window or open space)                         |
| Battery saver mode on your phone or laptop     | Disable battery saver to prevent Wi-Fi/hotspot interruptions                             |
| Hotspot auto-turn-off due to inactivity        | Adjust your phone's settings to **keep hotspot always on**                               |
| Other apps using mobile data in the background | Turn off background apps and data sync (especially on the hotspot device)                |
| Shared hotspot with other users or devices     | Disconnect all other devices and use the hotspot only for your test or interview session |

## ⚠️ Signs Your Hotspot Isn’t Stable

Watch out for these indicators during your system check or live session:

* You see a **“Connectivity: Warning”** or **“Bandwidth: Low”** alert
* Your audio or video keeps cutting out
* The session freezes or reconnects automatically
* You are logged out of a proctored assessment or interview mid-way

## 🛠️ How to Optimize Hotspot Usage for Talview

Here’s how to get the best performance out of your mobile hotspot:

* **Use 4G or 5G network** — Avoid 2G/3G connections
* **Keep the hotspot device plugged in and charged**
* **Place the hotspot device close to your computer**
* **Limit movement** during your session to avoid signal drops
* **Enable airplane mode + Wi-Fi hotspot** on your mobile (if supported) to avoid call interruptions
* **Avoid using the same phone for both hotspot and Talview session** — use separate devices if possible

> Once done, [Run a Network Speed Test](https://speed.talview.com/) to check if you're ready.

## 🔁 When to Switch Networks

If you continue to face issues despite optimizations:

* Try switching to a home or office **Wi-Fi connection**
* Or, use a **wired (LAN) connection** for best stability

## 📚 Related Articles

* [*Latency Issues and Their Impact on Audio/Video*](https://docs.talview.com/candidates/system-diagnostics/how-network-latency-affects-audio-and-video-quality#how-network-latency-affects-audio-and-video-quality)
* [*Background Apps That Eat Up Bandwidth*](https://docs.talview.com/candidates/system-diagnostics/network-and-connectivity/why-do-background-applications-cause-bandwidth-and-latency-issues#why-do-background-applications-cause-bandwidth-and-latency-issues)
* [*Minimum Network Requirements for Talview*](https://docs.talview.com/candidates/system-diagnostics/why-is-my-network-not-meeting-test-requirements#minimum-network-requirements)
* [*How to Run a Network Speed Test*](https://docs.talview.com/candidates/system-diagnostics/how-to-run-a-network-speed-test#how-to-run-a-network-speed-test)

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