No Internet? Explore a World of Knowledge Anytime, Anywhere with Your Kiwix Hotspot
No Internet? Explore a World of Knowledge Anytime, Anywhere with Your Kiwix Hotspot
The Kiwix Hotspot allows you to instantly access Wikipedia, medical guides, videos, manuals, and more – all without an internet connection. It delivers essential information wherever you go, ideal for remote work, travel, emergency preparedness, or learning in connectivity-challenged environments.
- Plug-and-Play or DIY: Choose a ready-to-use Kiwix Hotspot for effortless setup or download the OS to customise your own device.
- Ultra-Fast & Shareable: Connect up to 24 devices simultaneously to your Hotspot with lightning-quick speeds powered by NVMe SSD storage – 40x faster than standard SD cards.
- Built to Last: Engineered with durable materials and advanced heat management to ensure reliable performance in any environment.
Powered by a Swiss non-profit, every purchase of the Kiwix Hotspot supports bridging the digital divide by making knowledge accessible to everyone.
Technical Specifications
Hardware specifications for the Kiwix Hotspot device
Storage
256GB NVMe M.2 SSD Disk (expandable up to 1TB)
WiFi Range
Connect up to 24 devices simultaneously
Cooling System
Aluminum heatsinks and active fan
Power Supply
27W USB-C Power Adapter
Computer
Raspberry Pi 5 with 4GB RAM
Case and Material
Argon NEO 5 M.2 NVME PCIE Case, Aluminum
RTC Battery
CR2032 3V battery included
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: 95 mm x 72 mm x 41 mm, Weight: 220g
Frequently asked questions
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Does the "Hotspot OS only" work on the Raspberry Pi 2W zero?
Raspberry Pi 3B, 3B+, 4B, 400, 5 and 500 are supported. The hotspot does NOT work on the Raspberry Pi zero 2W as the device is too limited in memory.
How do I use the image I just downloaded?
- Flash your .img file onto a microSD card using Raspberry’s Pi imager. Do not edit parameters at it locks the boot system.
- Insert your card into the Raspberry and power it up.
- First run: after 4-5 minutes a “kiwix” network (or whatever name you chose on the dashboard) will appear. Connect to it. A captive portal will appear after another few minutes (that delay is only during the intial run)
- Follow the instructions from the captive portal that appears, or if it is too slow to show up simply type “http://goto.kiwix.hotspot” (or http://network_name.hotspot) in your favourite browser. Beware to type the full address with http://, and not https!
- That’s it. Browse, and enjoy!
Can I plug my Kiwix Hotspot onto a screen?
No, it is not a desktop computer but a wi-fi hotspot. If you were to plug it to a screen you would probably see a command line screen (and no content).
Can you ship to [my place]?
We ship orders using Swisspost Priority plus, and the list of available countries is available here. Shipping takes around 10 working days but this varies largely depending on the country where the delivery takes place.
The website will detect you location and include the corresponding power plug in your order. If you plan on using the hotspot in another country, drop us a note immediately after completing your order so we can swap the plug for a more appropriate one.
