Data is precious. While most of us don’t mind sharing our daily/monthly data allowance with others on a hotspot, it can still run out quickly, especially if you’re not careful. And there’s no such thing as an “unlimited” data plan, no matter which carrier you have. After a certain amount of usage, the speed at which your data streams will drop significantly, making it imperative to monitor your hotspot usage in a timely manner. Those who don’t want to pay top dollar have all the more reason to monitor their hotspot data usage.

You can easily monitor your hotspot data usage using Android's built-in tools, third-party apps, and even your mobile carrier's app.

Android lets you check the amount of data you’ve shared with others in the past. You can find this option in Network & Internet in Settings.

Perhaps the most important thing, mobile data, is what most users want to keep an eye on. To access it, tap on the network you want to check hotspot data usage for.