How To Use Chromecast With Cellular Data

Using the google home app on your phone select the cast option to connect to your chromecast device.

How to use chromecast with cellular data. If you are using the usb port to charge the device connect the usb cable to the device. I bough a chromecast today because i was under the impression i could wirelessly screen mirror to it without using wifi but so far i ve been unable to do so. The deal with setting up the chromecast is you need to use your phone s wifi chip to connect directly to the chromecast which means your hotspot ssid will not be active. The first way is if you are using it to watch videos from streaming services like netflix stan or youtube on your phone or tablet. To start boot up the home app on your mobile.

First make sure the chromecast is able to plug into the device you want to cast to. Insert the usb port into the back of the chromecast. It s the app you downloaded during the chromecast setup and its icon is a rainbow colored house. You just need another device for setup another phone tablet or laptop then you can cast from the phone using its own hotspot feature. In the device screen tap the cog at the top right.

Download the google home app to your phone. Make sure the phone is cast compatible most smartphones are. Does anyone have any suggestions for making this work. If not plug the device charger into it instead. Connect the chromecast and phone to the same wi fi network.

Connect the chromecast to the hotspot using your smartphone and then connect the device you want to use with the chromecast such as your tablet laptop or even the smartphone. Once you re in select the television you want to set up guest mode. The whole time you are watching your chromecast will be streaming the content using your wi fi network and this will use your data.