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Can I set up Chromecast on an older non smart TV without a wifi connection

JohnnyO — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:07:57 GMT

Can I use my hotspot to connect my Chromecast on a tv that I have it plugged into via HDMI without having wifi internet in my home yet but using a hotspot from mz cellular device Pixel 2?

Re: Can I set up Chromecast on an older non smart TV without a wifi connection

Byteguy — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:20:00 GMT

Chromecast devices will work fine with most modern non-smart TVs. They just have to have an HDMI port.

The WiFi is more of a problem. Google says that Chromecast devices require a WiFi network with full internet access at all time.

Phone Hotspots are not a supported configuration.

But, some people have reported that it works fine.

There is a trick... most phones can't BE the WiFi network and act like they are ON the network at the same time.

So, you will probably need another device

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.

Re: Can I set up Chromecast on an older non smart TV without a wifi connection

Jeran — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:42:38 GMT

Hey there JohnnyO,

I'm just checking up on this thread, did you have any more questions or need any additional help?

Thank you for helping out on this thread, Byteguy!

Best regards,
Jeran

Re: Can I set up Chromecast on an older non smart TV without a wifi connection

Jeran — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:54:27 GMT

Hey there JohnnyO,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?

Thank you,
Jeran

Re: Can I set up Chromecast on an older non smart TV without a wifi connection

JenniferV — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:37:22 GMT

Hello JohnnyO,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we’ll be locking this thread if there’s no update within 24 hours. If you still need help, please feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Thanks for the help here, Byteguy and Jeran.

Regards,

Jennifer