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How to connect to Chromecast when only WiFi is tethered hotspot from Optus X Smart phone? I'm not te 2 Recommended Answers 12 Replies 96 Upvotes
Connect using Optus X Smart phone and no home wifi
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That's not a supported configuration.
But, some people have reported that it works fine.- Turn on the WiFi hotspot on your phone to make a new network (note: this HAS to have full internet access)
- Connect your other device to your phone hotspot
- Use the other device to setup your Chromecast to use the phone hotspot
- Use the other device to cast to your Chromecast
A couple more warnings... as I said, your hotspot has to have internet access. Chromecasts require this even when you are casting local content. Be warned that Chromecasts can use a LOT of data quickly. Because of this, speed of connection is important. Even if you have "unlimited data", some providers throttle phone data speeds when you do a lot of data. This will impact the quality of your casting or cause a lot of stutters.
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Unfortunately, you can't use a laptop to do the setup anymore. You have to use a phone or tablet that can run the Google Home app.
Per this Help Center page:
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998456
"We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device."
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That's not a supported configuration.
But, some people have reported that it works fine.- Turn on the WiFi hotspot on your phone to make a new network (note: this HAS to have full internet access)
- Connect your other device to your phone hotspot
- Use the other device to setup your Chromecast to use the phone hotspot
- Use the other device to cast to your Chromecast
A couple more warnings... as I said, your hotspot has to have internet access. Chromecasts require this even when you are casting local content. Be warned that Chromecasts can use a LOT of data quickly. Because of this, speed of connection is important. Even if you have "unlimited data", some providers throttle phone data speeds when you do a lot of data. This will impact the quality of your casting or cause a lot of stutters.
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Thanks so much. I will try setting up with my laptop. And thanks for the heads up on data use. I'll keep an eye on it if I'm successful. I won't be using all the time, just hate streaming on small phone screen.
Susie
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Unfortunately, you can't use a laptop to do the setup anymore. You have to use a phone or tablet that can run the Google Home app.
Per this Help Center page:
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998456
"We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. To set up your Chromecast, please use a mobile device."
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Oh, thanks, I have an android tablet. I'll try that.
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We did it I think.
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