Not all iPhone users are up to date on turning off Wi-Fi or Bluetooth from Control Center This doesn’t mean turning them off: In recent iOS updates (including 18.1), this action actually only interrupts the current connection, leaving the feature still active and available for future use.
Apple deliberately redesigned them this way Enable seamless use of accessories and services, such as file sharing between Apple devices. However, not all users need to keep these features turned on, and often Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are best not to emit signals When you are not planning on making any connections.
It’s also safer to eliminate local wireless connections entirely when traveling and in crowded areas.
legacy deactivation
In the past, to completely disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality, you had to do the following:
- Log in to the app settings;
- Navigate to the following section Wifi e Bluetooth;
- deactivate Manual switch.
Or, by activating Airplane modeyou can turn off all connections, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Apple has made this process easier in iOS 17 and today in iOS 18.1 with a shortcut that lets you quickly deactivate these options without having to search for them in Settings.
Quick steps to turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in iOS 18
To use this new feature:
- Scroll down to open search menu spotlight;
- WHO, type “WiFi” or “Bluetooth” depends on which setting you want to turn off completely;
- You’ll see it appear at the top switch Related, this will allow you to instantly enable or disable the connection with one click
More guides…
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