Thanks for taking the time to respond chattphotos. It is an open question whether it tracks tethering data. On the iPhone, there is no separate tracking of data for personal hotspot/tethering. I agree that there should be separate tracking but I don't see an app that does that. Be sure to click the “Security” box and select “WPA2-Personal” and provide a password. By default, the hotspot will be configured without a password and anyone will be able to connect. When you’re done setting things up, click the checkbox to the left of Internet Sharing and click Start to activate your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Instant Hotspot is similar to Personal Hotspot on iPhone or iPad but one major difference between the two is ease-of-use. The latter involves setting a password and authenticating it on your Mac. But with Instant Hotspot, you can connect your Mac (OS X Yosemite) instantly to your iPhone’s Personal Hotspot (via Cellular data, of course) without having to input passwords.

We’ve covered a lot on how to setup and use Instant Hotspot between a Mac and your iDevice but there’s a strong chance that you might run into problems.

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Device Requirement: If you wish to connect your Mac to iPhone then you must make sure that your Mac is running on OS X Yosemite and iOS 8.x on your iPhone.

Below are the devices which support Instant Hotspot:

iPhone: iPhone 5 or later
iPad: iPad 4 or later (only Wi –Fi + LTE Models work)
iPod Touch: iPod Touch 5^th generation only
iMac: 2012 modal or newer
MacBook Air: 2012 model or newer
MacBook Pro: 2012 model or newer
Mac Pro: 2013 model or newer
Mac mini: 2012 model or newer

Make Sure All Devices Have the Same iCloud Account

You need to make sure that you have the same iCloud account associated with all the devices. For instance, if you are using a MacBook to connect to your iPhone’s data (via Instant Hotspot), it can only happen when you’ve used the same iCloud account on the Mac and the iPhone.

• Personal Hotspot allows you to turn an iPhone or cellular equipped iPad into a wireless router, thereby sharing the devices internet connection with other Mac, Windows PC, iOS, Android, or any other capable hardware that connects to the hotspot.
• Find out the reason for your Laptop or PC not showing your iPhone's Personal hotspot name in the WiFi network name. Follow my quick solutions on your iPhone.

In Mac, check out System Preferences > iCloud to verify this. (On the iPhone, it’s in Settings > iCloud)

Make Sure Your Data Plan Supports Personal Hotspot

To systematize Instant Hotspot, you must have a Personal Hotspot-compatible data plan on your iPhone or one that supports tethering. If not then contact your carrier to check for compatibility.

Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in both the devices

Before moving further you must enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the devices you are to connect with.

Reboot Devices

Sometimes rebooting the devices fix many problems so try this alternative too. Reboot both the devices. First shut down your Mac completely and reboot it. Then reboot your iOS device.

Change the name of your iPhone or iPad

Sometimes, changing the name of the iPhone can make your Instant Hotspot work. So, change your iPhone’s name by going into Settings. If you do not know how to change the name of your iPhone/iPad, follow these steps:

Step #1. Go to Settings

Step #2. Tap on General

Step #3. Tap on About

Step #4. Tap on Name

Step #5. Type the new name and then tap on Done

Step #6. Then refresh the Wi-Fi connection on your Mac to see whether it shows the name of your iPhone now.

Step #7. If not, reboot both the devices again and follow the same process.

Reset Network Setting on your iPhone/iPad

Still not able to connect your devices?

Reset your network setting on your iPhone/iPad, it can sort out your connectivity issues. Do remember, resetting the network will clear out all your saved Wi-Fi passwords and connected Bluetooth devices from the iPhone/iPad. To connect with the Wi-Fi networks, you will have to re-enter the passwords.

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If you do not know how to Reset Network then follow these steps:

Step #1. Go to Setting

Step #2. Tap on General

Step #3. Scroll down and tap on Reset

Step #4. Tap on Reset Network Settings

Step #5. Type in your passcode if asked

Step #6. Conform to reset your network setting

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And check if you are able to connect.

Try all the alternatives given above in case you are not able to connect your devices.

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