# Do I need a bridge in order to connect to my u-bolt wifi? **URL:** \ **Category:** Xthings Home App\ **Tags:** smart-lock, wifi, app\ **Created:** [December 29, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.ultraloq.com/t/do-i-need-a-bridge-in-order-to-connect-to-my-u-bolt-wifi/5441 "2022-12-29T15:13:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Goodman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/838e76/32.png) [@Goodman](https://community.ultraloq.com/u/Goodman)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.ultraloq.com/t/do-i-need-a-bridge-in-order-to-connect-to-my-u-bolt-wifi/5441/1 "2022-12-29T15:13:07Z")
I bought a ULTRALOQ U-Bolt Series - U-Bolt WiFi and I’m not able to connect to it once I’m not on the same wifi or in bluetooth range. Do I need to purchase a bridge? I updated both firmware and my app version. ---
**Author:** ![Frank](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.ultraloq.com/frank/32/100_2.png) [@Frank](https://community.ultraloq.com/u/Frank)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://community.ultraloq.com/t/do-i-need-a-bridge-in-order-to-connect-to-my-u-bolt-wifi/5441/2 "2022-12-30T01:09:35Z")
You do not need a bridge for the U-Bolt wifi. Can i ask what exactly step did not go as expected. Please post a picture if possible. Or, you can ask customer support for instructions help. The WiFi should be connected to 2.4Ghz home wifi indeed. ---
**Author:** ![Goodman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/838e76/32.png) [@Goodman](https://community.ultraloq.com/u/Goodman)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.ultraloq.com/t/do-i-need-a-bridge-in-order-to-connect-to-my-u-bolt-wifi/5441/3 "2022-12-30T20:02:11Z")
Thanks - Actually, the lock won’t power up now. Replaced the batteries with new ones with still no luck.