Why won't my Canary change its Wi-Fi connection? (Android)

Current Canary devices primarily use Bluetooth to change Wi-Fi connection, but you can also use the yellow audio cable as an alternative. If your device is using a firmware version prior to v1.3.0, it will automatically use the audio setup option.

Note: To learn more about changing Wi-Fi connections, visit this article.

In certain cases your Canary device may encounter an issue when pairing with your mobile device.

• App fails pairing process and device light continues to flash blue.
• App succeeds pairing process but device light shows a solid blue state and does not proceed.

Toggle Bluetooth off and on

By turning off Bluetooth you essentially clear the cached connection to your Canary device.

1. Open your Android phone Settings.
2. Under "Wireless and networks" the Settings app will display a "Bluetooth" toggle button.
3. Tap the toggle to turn Bluetooth off.
4. After disabling Bluetooth reset Canary.
5. After resetting the Canary restart mobile phone or tablet.
6. Hold the power and volume-up button until your device screen goes dark.
7. Once screen is dark press power button to turn back on mobile device.
8. Re-attempt to change the devices Wi-Fi or ethernet connection.
9. Turn Bluetooth back on when prompted by the Canary app.

Note: To reset Canary All-in-One disconnect the Micro USB cable from the back of Canary, then reconnect it to restart your device. For Canary Flex, hold down the back button for five seconds until you hear the shutdown sound and the LED ring turns off.

Clear Canary app cache and data

1. Open your Android phone Settings
2. Tap on Apps
3. Tap Application Manager
4. Tap Canary
5. Tap on Storage.
6. Select Clear App Data and Clear App Cache.
7. Re-attempt toggle Bluetooth off and on steps again.

Note: By clearing your app cache it will require you to log into your Canary app again.

Clear Bluetooth cache and data

This step in troubleshooting will erase any current connections saved in your Bluetooth’s connection log. Cached Bluetooth data can slow down the device and works as an obstacle in many cases.

1. Open your Android phone Settings
2. Tap on More
3. Tap Application Manager
4. Tap view ALL
5. Tap Bluetooth share
6. Tap on Force stop
7. Tap Clear cache and clear data
8. Tap on ‘OK’ to confirm and restart your device.
9. Re-attempt to change the devices Wi-Fi or ethernet connection.

Important: Once you clear the cache and data, power cycle or restart your mobile device or tablet.

Make sure to allow all Canary app permissions (Android 6.0 or later)

In addition to your Android phone Bluetooth settings you will need to verify you have allowed the Canary app access to Bluetooth. During setup, the Canary app should have asked permission to use allow Bluetooth. If you originally declined permission, or made any other changes to your phone’s settings, you may need to enable permissions for the Canary app in your phone settings.

1. Open your Android phone Settings
2. Tap on Apps
3. Tap Application Manager
4. Tap Canary
5. Under permissions make sure everything is allowed, enabling anything that is currently disabled

Try another mobile device or tablet

If the above steps didn't provide a resolution, please attempt with another Android (or iOS) device, as there's always a chance that the issue may be specific to a particular Android phone, or tablet. For security reasons, if you do not plan on continued use of this device please log out after changing your Canary's Wi-Fi connection.

Important: Before attempting any new Bluetooth connection you should always reset the Canary.

Remove and deactivate your device

If all else fails, please attempt to remove your device from your account and setup again.

To learn more, visit How do I remove and deactivate a Canary?

Contact support

In the event you are unable to change your Wi-Fi connection, please open a ticket with Canary support.