Your rabbit r1 can connect to the internet through Wi-Fi, cellular data, or a mobile hotspot. Installing a SIM card allows you to use your r1 when travelling, out on the town, or otherwise away from Wi-Fi.
This article provides instructions on how to install a SIM card, enable cellular data, and use a SIM PIN. You can learn about supported SIM cards and mobile data providers in another article.
How to start using a SIM card with your rabbit r1
Review the sections below for instructions on how to install a SIM card and enable cellular data on your rabbit r1.
How to install a SIM card in your rabbit r1
Use the following instructions or watch the video below to install a nano-SIM card in your r1.
- Locate the SIM card slot next to the USB-C charging port
- Use your fingernail, or a small tool like a guitar pick, to remove the SIM card tray
- Place your SIM card in the tray, with the metal side facing up towards the screen
- Put the tray back in your r1 and make sure it is fully inserted
Warning: The tray is not reversible, there is only one way it fits. Do not force the SIM card tray back in your r1. You may break the tray if you force it in the wrong way.
How to enable cellular data on on your rabbit r1
You can simply hold the side button and say “enable cell data” or use the following steps to enable mobile data on your r1.
- Open the settings menu in one of the following ways:
- From your r1’s home screen, swipe up or scroll up with the scroll wheel and select the settings card
- You can also swipe down from the top of any screen to access the quick settings screen, and then tap the gear icon to open settings
- Select network
- Toggle cellular on (if you want to use roaming, tap the switch icon next to roaming to toggle on)
- Navigate through the settings back to home
- Your r1 will recognize the SIM card after about 15 seconds
- If your SIM card has a PIN set, you will be prompted to enter the SIM PIN
Tip: If you are using a SIM card and connected to Wi-Fi at the same time, your r1 will default to using Wi-Fi.
How to use a SIM PIN on your rabbit r1
If your SIM already has a PIN on it, you will be prompted to enter the PIN when you enable cellular on your r1.
Review the following information about SIM PINs.
- You will only have the SIM PIN option if you inserted a PIN capable SIM card.
- Your SIM PIN must be a minimum of 4 digits and can be a maximum of 8 digits.
- Entering the wrong PIN too many times will lock your SIM.
How to enable a SIM PIN
You can toggle SIM PIN on and off in the network menu.
- Open the settings menu in one of the following ways:
- From your r1’s home screen, swipe up or scroll up with the scroll wheel and select the settings card
- You can also swipe down from the top of any screen to access the quick settings screen, and then tap the gear icon to open settings
- Select network
- Select SIM PIN
- Highlight SIM PIN and press the side button to toggle it on or off
- If you toggle SIM PIN on, you will be prompted to set and confirm a new PIN
- If you toggle SIM PIN off, you will be prompted to enter your current PIN
- You will be prompted to enter your current PIN or set and confirm a new PIN
How to change your SIM PIN
Use the following steps to change the PIN on your SIM.
- Open the settings menu in one of the following ways:
- From your r1’s home screen, swipe up or scroll up with the scroll wheel and select the settings card
- You can also swipe down from the top of any screen to access the quick settings screen, and then tap the gear icon to open settings
- Select network
- Select SIM PIN
- Select change SIM PIN
- Enter your your current PIN
- Enter your new PIN and then confirm the new PIN