does m8 auto connect to open wifi?

[dan55]

hi all,

was just wondering about this - if my wifi is active on device, will it auto connect if i go near an open/unsecure hotspot? or does it only auto connect to known networks

thanks
dan

 

[mruno]

It only auto connect to known networks.
Open wifi is a bad idea: Why Using a Public Wi-Fi Network Can Be Dangerous, Even When Accessing Encrypted Websites

 

[dan55]

phew! thanks for that - was hoping that was the case as dont want to connect to open ones
cheers