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Chromecast with Google TV and active portals

wwwgoog — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:19:00 GMT

I've heard that the new Chromecast works with captive portals (for example at hotels) but I'm yet to understand how the new Chromecast does this as opposed to the older versions? I mean it uses the same Google Home interface, so please explain to me how the new Chromecast plays nicely with active portals. Thank you.

Re: Chromecast with Google TV and active portals

Jeran — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:40:13 GMT

Hey there wwwgoog,

Welcome to the Chromecast Community Forum! I'm sorry to say, but it's quite the opposite. Chromecast devices do not work with captive portal networks. Nest products do not work with captive portal networks, which are common in airports, hotels, internet cafes, and coffee shops. On these networks, you must sign in on a web page, and sometimes accept terms and conditions before you can connect, which there is no way to do with a Chromecast.

I hope that helps. If you have any other questions or concerns for me, please let me know.

Best regards,
Jeran

Re: Chromecast with Google TV and active portals

Jeran — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:13:33 GMT

Hey there wwwgoog,

Do you have any more questions that I can address?

Thank you,
Jeran

Re: Chromecast with Google TV and active portals

Jeran — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:16:38 GMT

Hey wwwgoog,

Do you have any more questions? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,
Jeran