If you’re able to have a strong WiFi connection in your house, you’ll be able to cast from your Chromecast device.
How about when there’s no WiFi in your house? As an alternative, how about if you’re camping?
Is Chromecast still supported? Is Chromecast really dependent on WiFi?
How does the Chromecast work?
A mobile hotspot may be used instead of Wi-Fi in order to cast content to a Chromecast. You’ll need two devices, one to operate as a hotspot and another to cast with, in order to utilize Chromecast without WiFi. Neither can be done with the same gadget!
In order to get the best results, you must utilize two distinct devices at all times.
If you have a smart phone or tablet, you may set it up as the hotspot. Think of this phone as a replacement for your internet connection.
Other than casting, the other phone will be utilized for this.
Detailed directions for doing a task.
Here are a couple things I’m going to assume before we get started.
You must first have a power supply and an HDMI-enabled TV or monitor.
In order to use the Chromecast gadget, you’ll need both of these.
Second, you have two mobile devices at your disposal (even though I believe a tablet would be a good option). The hotspot will be on one side, and the casting area will be on the other.
Now that we’ve cleared everything up, let’s get on with the business at hand.
Your Chromecast should be factory reset.
It’s okay to skip this step if you’ve just purchased a Chromecast and are using it for the first time. If not, continue reading.
If you want to use your phone as a hotspot, you’ll need to factory reset your Chromecast. Otherwise, your Chromecast will keep attempting to connect to your home’s WiFi.
The Chromecast may be reset by pressing and holding the tiny button for around 20 seconds.
Initially, the Chromecast will light up orange, after which it will remain orange.
When the light remains on, the gadget has began the process of resetting itself. This whole process of resetting usually takes around a minute and a half.
Use one of the devices as a hotspot.
Turn on the hotspot on one of your two devices.
Although the process for turning on the mobile hotspot differs somewhat between Apple and Android devices, it is still rather simple on both.
If you’re using your phone as a hotspot, you’ll need a sim card!
It’s impossible to utilize your phone as a hotspot without a sim card.
Check with your mobile phone provider to see what sort of data plan you have before you do this.
For example, my Verizon plan includes unlimited free data and a lot of free hotspot time.
You don’t want any unexpected costs.
You may now refer to your hotspot phone as a “wireless router” since it has been set up.
How to make your iPhone a mobile hotspot
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings and choose Personal Hotspot and then select Allow Others to Join from the menu. Activate it.
On the same page as the hotspot password, copy it to your phone or make a separate note of it, so you don’t forget.
Now, on the phone you’re casting from, go to the WiFi settings and identify the hotspot you just activated on your “router” phone and input the password you noted down.
You need to be online! To see whether this is the case, open up Safari and type in a search term on Google. You’re fine to go if you have access to the internet.
On an Android phone, how do you set up a hotspot?
If you’re using an Android phone, creating a hotspot is just as simple, but it will ultimately be dependent on your phone and the Android version you’re using.
Pull down the shade in most situations and turn on the hotspot. If not, it’s likely hidden someplace in the settings.
You may enable Mobile Hotspot by going to Connections, then Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Instead, you might choose Settings and then Tethering from the menu.
Just type “hotspot” or “tethering” into the device’s search bar.
Use Chromecast to stream content from your other device.
Now, download the Google Home app on the second smartphone (again, Android or Apple is acceptable). In the App Store on Apple iPhones and Google Play Store for Android phones, you’ll discover this app.
Google Home may be connected to your Chromecast by following the onscreen instructions.
Add another house when you come to the “Name your home” phase.
Then, enable “Location Access” and your phone will search for and find your Chromecast device.
Connect to WiFi screen will appear after a few more steps, so keep going till it does. Your second phone’s hotspot should appear in the WiFi list since you activated it in the previous step.
It’s time to connect to your hotspot. Select your WiFi network from the list and type in the password.
A couple more “Next” buttons are all that’s left to complete the process!
Here is a nice video instruction for those who like to watch rather than read:
Using a hotspot to stream Chromecast content!
It’s done!
Casting to your monitor/TV using your second phone as a hotspot/router should now be able to go ahead and go ahead and cast.
Thanks to this arrangement, any other device connected to your hotspot may now cast its contents to your screen. It’s wonderful!
Connecting an iPhone to your hotspot makes it easy for a buddy to cast from their device to your TV if you’re in a group.
Reminder: If you’re using your phone as a hotspot, you can’t cast from it. You must use a separate device to do so.
As a router, the hotspot phone is all you need for now.
As of this writing, you ought to be able to cast any of the above applications using the “cast” icon in the top right-hand corner of any of the above apps on a “non-hotspot” phone.
This is the stage when you should be able to use Chromecast with just your mobile data!
Conclusion
Using your phone as a hotspot is all you need to get Chromecast up and running without the need for WiFi.
If you don’t have two cellphones (Android phones and/or iPhone both work!) you can’t use this feature.
You may think of your hotspot phone as a wireless router, replacing your home network.
Holding the little button on the Chromecast’s side for around 20 seconds will factory reset it.
Install the Google Home app on one of the phones and connect your Chromecast to it once you’ve successfully set up your hotspot on that phone.
I hope this helps; now you should be able to enjoy all of your favorite streaming services without having WiFi!