Troubleshooting the Wi-Fi Connection in Astropad Studio

If your primary computer and your iPad are on the same Wi‑Fi network and the Astropad Studio apps are running on both devices, they should connect automatically. If they don’t, check that:

• Both devices are on the same Wi‑Fi network
• Wi‑Fi is enabled on both devices
• The Astropad Studio apps are running on both devices
• No firewall, VPN, or security software is blocking the connection

Try these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Connect via USB cable to establish the initial connection (then unplug the cable).

2. Use the Manual Wi‑Fi connection option in Astropad Studio.

3. Restart both your primary computer and your iPad.

4. Restart your router.

Manual Wi‑Fi Connection

If you can’t connect automatically, try a manual connection. At the connection screen, click Connect info to display connection options.

Click Wi‑Fi Manual Connect:

Then, scan the QR code with your iPad’s camera:

Why Wi‑Fi Connections May Fail

Routers are configured differently, so it’s hard to pinpoint one reason why connections fail. Security software like antivirus, firewalls, or VPNs may block connections. Additionally, some routers disable Apple Bonjour—the service Astropad uses for automatic device discovery—or block local network communication between devices.