https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Unable-to-connect/m-p/578897#M50789 <P>That's not a supported configuration.<BR /><BR />But, some people have reported that it works fine.<BR /><BR />There is a trick... most phones can't BE the WiFi network and act like they are ON the network at the same time.<BR /><BR />So, you will probably need another device<BR /><BR /><BR />Turn on the WiFi hotspot on your phone to make a new network (note: this HAS to have full internet access)<BR />Connect your other device to your phone hotspot<BR />Use the other device to setup your Chromecast to use the phone hotspot<BR />Use the other device to cast to your Chromecast<BR /><BR />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.</P> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:28:51 GMT Byteguy 2024-01-22T18:28:51Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Unable-to-connect/m-p/578823#M50785 <P>Can't connect when using my hotspot</P> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:27:34 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Unable-to-connect/m-p/578823#M50785 Suptrack 2024-01-22T14:27:34Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Unable-to-connect/m-p/578897#M50789 <P>That's not a supported configuration.<BR /><BR />But, some people have reported that it works fine.<BR /><BR />There is a trick... most phones can't BE the WiFi network and act like they are ON the network at the same time.<BR /><BR />So, you will probably need another device<BR /><BR /><BR />Turn on the WiFi hotspot on your phone to make a new network (note: this HAS to have full internet access)<BR />Connect your other device to your phone hotspot<BR />Use the other device to setup your Chromecast to use the phone hotspot<BR />Use the other device to cast to your Chromecast<BR /><BR />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.</P> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:28:51 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Unable-to-connect/m-p/578897#M50789 Byteguy 2024-01-22T18:28:51Z