Brave 8/Brave 8 Lite WiFi Not Found or Constantly Disconnecting

Summary

When binding with a mobile device, if the camera's network SSID fails to appear in the smartphone's Wi-Fi list, or repeatedly disconnects after linking, it is typically caused by smartphone carrier-data switching, network security filtering, regional frequency band mismatches, or missing app permissions.

Detailed Troubleshooting Steps

1."Camera Wi-Fi Name Not Found"

• Switch Wi-Fi Frequency Band (Crucial Step): * Open the camera setup interface and scroll to Wi-Fi Frequency.

  • Manually switch it from 5GHz to 2.4GHz. The 2.4GHz spectrum provides better wall penetration and wide compatibility, helping with search detection issues on varying regional Android builds or older iPhones.

• Execute System Hotspot Reset: If searching yields zero results, navigate to Settings -> Reset (or WiFi Reset) -> Confirm. This triggers a hardware refresh of the onboard wireless chip.

2. "Wi-Fi Constantly Disconnecting / Connection Dropping"

Modern smartphones are programmed to drop networks that "Do Not Provide Internet Access". Since action camera Wi-Fi is strictly for offline local video transfer, smartphone background managers will drop it to jump back onto cellular networks or home routers.

• Correct Smartphone Setting Adjustments:

  1. Before connecting, completely turn off your mobile cellular data network and disable any active VPN clients.

  2. In your smartphone's wireless manager, disable "Smart Network Switch" or "Wi-Fi Assist" to stop the phone from ditching the camera.

  3. Airplane Mode Method: Alternatively, flip your phone into Airplane Mode, manually re-enable Wi-Fi only, and initiate the connection.

  4. Grant App Permissions: When the first setup prompt appears on-screen, you must click "Allow" for "Local Network Discovery" and "Location Services"; otherwise, iOS/Android security rules will block the handshake.