Displaying WiFi Network Name (SSID) in apps

Displaying WiFi Network Name (SSID) in apps

The WiFi Network SSID is the name of the WiFi service broadcasting from your router. This is independent of the 'WiFi Sync' functionality.

If your device is successfully connected to a WiFi network, the app will display Connected to WiFi. This connection allows the device to perform WiFi Sync with other devices for the same user on the same network, even if the SSID name isn't displayed.

If you see Connected to WiFi instead of the actual network name, the app may be missing the necessary permissions to fetch the name.

Granting Permissions to Display WiFi Network Name

To allow the SplashID Pro 9 app to display the WiFi Network name (SSID), follow the steps below for your specific operating system. Granting these permissions enables the app to access local network information.

Android

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Navigate to the Apps menu (or similar, like "Applications" or "App Management").
  3. Find and select the SplashID Pro 9 app.
  4. Open the Permissions screen.
  5. Under the "Not Allowed" section, select Location.
  6. Choose the option Allow only while using the app (or "Allow while in use").

iOS and iPadOS

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select the SplashID Pro 9 app from the list.
  3. Ensure the Local Network toggle is turned on.
  4. Select the Location option.
  5. Choose While Using the App.

macOS

You will need to check Location Services and Local Network permissions.

Location Services

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).
  2. Select Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu.
  3. Select Location Services.
  4. Ensure Location Services is turned on at the top.
  5. Find the SplashID Pro 9 app in the list.
  6. If the toggle is off, turn it on (check the box).

Local Network

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences).
  2. Select Privacy & Security from the left-hand menu.
  3. Select Local Network.
  4. Find the SplashID Pro 9 app in the list.
  5. If the toggle is off, turn it on (check the box).

Windows

  1. Open Windows Settings.
  2. Select Apps from the left-hand menu.
  3. Select Installed apps.
  4. Search for and click on the SplashID Pro 9 app.
  5. Select Advanced options.
  6. Under "App permissions," ensure the Location toggle is turned on.

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