---
title: "How to Disable WiFi and Bluetooth on NavVis Devices (VLX & MLX)"
slug: "disable-wifi-and-bluetooth"
description: "NavVis VLX and NavVis MLX: exit the Scanning UI with the Settings icon, then Exit. Toggle the Wifi or Bluetooth option Off from the network icon in the top-right system bar, then reopen Scanning."
updated: 2026-02-18T10:12:21Z
published: 2026-02-18T10:12:21Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth"
---

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# How to Disable WiFi and Bluetooth on NavVis Devices (VLX & MLX)

# Introduction

This guide explains how to disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on NavVis VLX and NavVis MLX devices.

## Scope

NavVis VLX, NavVis MLX devices

> For easier navigation, connect a mouse via USB or access the device remotely using VNC.

# Procedure

### Before You Begin

The device opens in the **Scanning UI** by default. You must exit the Mapping UI to access system settings.

## 1. Exit the Scanning UI

1. Select the **Settings** icon in the top right corner.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-yi3y1hqa.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

1. Click **Exit** to exit the Scanning Application.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-px0rtgya.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

### 2. Disable the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

1. Click the **network icon** in the top-right system bar.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-j9ywa124.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

1. Select the **Wifi** or the **Bluetooth** options from here, as required.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-yualj7cl.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

1. To turn off the Wifi, review the settings and toggle the button **Off.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-8l4d9czr.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-7n1ume8v.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

1. To turn off the Bluetooth, review the settings and toggle the button **Off.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-ajy4fic4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-rhzo3w7g.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)

### 3. Reopen the Scanning Application (Optional)

1. Click on the **NavVis Scanning Application** icon to reopen the application.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/disable-wifi-and-bluetooth-image-wjzeuwms.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T14%3A21%3A17Z&se=2026-11-11T15%3A21%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=BOs%2B%2B5ND1libcETRFyut6KfVUJM66uuKzo4hosE97KM%3D)