https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/94658#M9755 <P>No.</P> <P>You would have to try using your phone's hotspot (if it supports it).</P> <P>That's not a supported configuration. 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> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:48:34 GMT Byteguy 2022-01-28T21:48:34Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/94281#M9705 <P>Can you use cell phone data as WiFi instead of having home internet</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:25:30 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/94281#M9705 Barbie79 2022-01-28T13:25:30Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/94658#M9755 <P>No.</P> <P>You would have to try using your phone's hotspot (if it supports it).</P> <P>That's not a supported configuration. 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> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:48:34 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/94658#M9755 Byteguy 2022-01-28T21:48:34Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/125026#M13012 <P>Hey there,<BR /> <BR /> Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?<BR /> <BR /> Thank you,<BR /> Jeran<BR /> &nbsp;</P> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:49:44 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/125026#M13012 Jeran 2022-03-17T20:49:44Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/126441#M13185 <P>Hey there,<BR /> <BR /> Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.<BR /> <BR /> Just checking up,<BR /> Jeran<BR /> &nbsp;</P> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:59:43 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/126441#M13185 Jeran 2022-03-21T15:59:43Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/127330#M13255 <P>Hey there!<BR /> <BR /> We haven't heard back from Barbie79, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.<BR /> <BR /> Thank you for your help, Byteguy!<BR /> <BR /> Best regards,<BR /> Jeran</P> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:21:03 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Chromecast-and-using-cell-phone-data-for-wifi/m-p/127330#M13255 Jeran 2022-03-22T17:21:03Z