<!-- DO NOT DELETE validate_template=false template_path=.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md --> The [documentation ](https://firebase.google.com/docs/hosting/test-preview-deploy#emulators-no-local-host) should mention that you should get the address of your local machine and providing that when you connect to the emulator in code. e.g https://firebase.google.com/docs/reference/js/database.md#connectdatabaseemulator_27b9e93 This [medium article](https://medium.com/@Toglefritz/connecting-physical-devices-to-your-firebase-emulator-dae629c6d192) filled in the gaps.