Q: Iphone not connecting to WIFI in house when not close to router

If you iPhone is in a case, first thing I would try is to remove the case and see if that fixes it.  Other than that, I can't think of any easy fixes.  This article may help:

Import photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

My next step would be to take it to a nearby Apple Store and see if they can diagnose it and help you.

Hi

Will the iPhone connect to public wifi? Cafe/ pub

Turn off your router for 30 seconds .

Also on iPhone go to settings reset network settings after reset enter your router wireless key

Also have a look on website for your make of router check for firmware update

Also try a Tp link WiFi boaster £ 24:99

Cheers

Brian

Hi

Will the iPhone connect to public wifi? Cafe/ pub

Turn off your router for 30 seconds .

Also on iPhone go to settings reset network settings after reset enter your router wireless key

Also have a look on website for your make of router check for firmware update .

Cheers

Brian

Hi I had the same problem with my wives Iphone 6. We had to get the WIFI antenna replaced. This fixed the fault.

Below is a User Tip about Wi-Fi issues. Suggest starting from the top and working down. Maybe one of them will help.

Importing your photos is a good thing to do but it has nothing to do with your issue.

1) Perform a Forced Restart:  Hold down the Home and Wake/Sleep buttons at the same time for about 15-20 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Allow device to restart.

2) Reset Network Settings:  Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Rejoin the Network again.

3) Reboot Router/Modem:  Unplug from power for 2 minutes and plug again. Update Router Firmware (check manufacturer’s support website for a newer FW). Also try different bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) and different bandwidths (20 MHz recommended for the 2.4 band).

4) Change to Google's DNS:  Settings > Wi-Fi > Click on the Network, Delete all numbers under DNS and enter 8.8.8.8 or alternatively 8.8.4.4

5) Disable device prioritization on the router if this feature is available. Also disable any VPN apps and test Wi-Fi again.

6) Determine if other Wi-Fi devices on network are working well (other iOS devices, Macs, PCs).

7) Try device at another Network, i.e., neighbors’, public coffee house, etc.

8) Backup and Restore the Device using iTunes (ask for additional for details if desired).

      https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201252

9) Go to an Apple Store for hardware evaluation.

User Tip:  https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-9892

elcpu wrote:

 

Below is a User Tip about Wi-Fi issues. Suggest starting from the top and working down. Maybe one of them will help.

Importing your photos is a good thing to do but it has nothing to do with your issue.

Yup, posted the wrong link, was supposed to be:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support