React-Native: Could not connect to development server. Connect via Wi-Fi

Ananda
Nov 29, 2021

If you have received this error and none of these methods solved the issue, just try to connect via Wi-Fi:

  • Your mobile device (or simulator) and workstation (PC/Mac) have to be on the same Wi-Fi network
  • On the device open the In-App Developer Menu (cmd ⌘ + D / cmd ⌘ + M or just shake the device)
In-App Developer Menu
  • Navigate to Dev SettingsDebug server host & port for device
  • Type your workstation IP address and port of local dev server (e.g. 192.168.0.3:8081)
  • Return to Developer menu ir select Reload.

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