Pixel WiFi Keeps Disconnecting: 7 Fixes

The most common fix: Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > (tap gear next to your network) > scroll down and toggle off 'Auto-connect'. Then disable 'Adaptive connectivity' in Settings > Network & Internet. These two settings cause most Pixel WiFi drops.

Google Pixel phones have a feature called 'Adaptive Connectivity' that automatically switches between WiFi and mobile data based on which it thinks is faster or more reliable. This is helpful in theory but often causes frustrating drops in practice — especially on home networks that are technically 'slow' but perfectly functional. Several other software settings can also cause this.

Settings > Network & Internet > Adaptive connectivity > toggle off. This is the #1 fix for Pixel WiFi drops. Adaptive connectivity is designed to intelligently switch between WiFi and data, but it often incorrectly judges your WiFi as 'poor quality' and drops it.

Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > tap the gear icon next to your WiFi network > disable 'Auto-connect' and check if 'Switch to mobile data automatically' is enabled — turn that off too. These settings allow Android to drop your WiFi connection without asking.

Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > long-press your network name > Forget. Then reconnect by selecting the network and entering your password. This clears the stored DHCP lease and network profile, which can resolve persistent connection issues.

DHCP conflicts can cause intermittent drops. To set a static IP: Settings > Network & Internet > Internet > tap your network > Edit (pencil icon) > Advanced Options > IP Settings > change to Static. Set an IP address outside your router's DHCP range (e.g., 192.168.1.200 if your router assigns .100–.150). Enter your router's IP as the Gateway.

In the same network settings (Edit > Advanced), change DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8 and DNS 2 to 8.8.4.4 (Google's public DNS). Some ISP-provided DNS servers cause connectivity issues that look like WiFi drops.

Settings > System > Reset Options > Reset WiFi, Mobile & Bluetooth. This resets all network settings to defaults. You'll need to re-enter WiFi passwords, but it clears corrupted network profiles that cause persistent issues.

Settings > System > System Update. Google patches WiFi connectivity bugs in monthly security updates. If you're on an older security patch level, update and test.

If your Pixel is having broader connectivity issues (both WiFi and Bluetooth), see our [Pixel Bluetooth not working fix](/guides/pixel-bluetooth-not-working-fix) guide. For hardware-related failures, check our [Google Pixel recalls](/guides/google-pixel-recall) page to see if your model has any active service bulletins.