Connect to HA from Public Wifi

Hello All,

I have the HA companion App on my Pixel and can access HA at home or when I leave the House and am using mobile Data. My phone automatically connects to council provided wi-fi when in town, which is useful as Mobile signal can be patchy, however I cannot access HA and it cannot identify my location.

I do use a vpn (nordvpn) but this is also active on the Mobile signal where I can connect. Are there any settings I should be using to resolve this?

TIA for any help

Is the VPN set up to use mobile data only?

It is set to auto connect on Mobile, but seemed to be running on the public Wifi (toggle was on an it had the symbol on the main screen showing connected)

I have adjusted the VPN to always connect and this has seemed to resolve this specific issue thank you

Does it still work when you are home and accidentally leave it on?