Personal hotspot is intermittent

[instantplaces]

The issue I'm having is that the personal hotspot only works intermittently. Connecting an iphone 11pro , ios 17.5.1 to an M1 16 inch MBP, sonoma 14.6. I've tried tethering/usb - this works sometimes out of the blue. I've tried untethered wifi- this also works sometimes but it can't be counted on. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

[slusagm]

on the iPhone where you are starting the hotspot

To turn off Low Data mode

Settings -> Mobile Data -> Mobile Data options

To turn off Lower power mode:

Settings -> Battery

[instantplaces]

Thank you for your reply. Are those settings on the phone or on the laptop?

[slusagm]

PM does not block or care you hotspot or not

make sure you turn of data saver and power saver

[Meow]

This is feature of your phone and nothing to do with PM.

[Handy1]

@instantplaces  Maybe try updating the iOS to the latest 17.6 also see if that helps maybe 

[BKNS27]

@instantplaces 

Try resetting the Network Settings and try again.