Do I Need Both Wifi and Bluetooth?

Can You Use Bluetooth Without WiFi? You can use Bluetooth to transfer data from one device to another without a WiFi connection. However, many devices require a WiFi connection to function properly. So, not every Bluetooth device will work without a WiFi signal.

Do I need both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth?

You can use Bluetooth without Wi-Fi. In fact, Bluetooth does not need any internet access at all to be set up and used. However, you will find many Bluetooth devices are also capable of connecting to the internet.

Why is it important to disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when you are not using them?

If you keep Wi-Fi and Bluetooth active, hackers can see what networks you've connected to before, spoof them and trick your phone into connecting to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices that hackers carry around. Once connected to your phone, hackers can bombard your device with malware, steal data or spy on you.