Can I connect chrome cast using mobile data ?

[Juliek63]

Can I connect my chrome cast to mobile data hotspot

[Ran767]

You can and I did it the other day and forget. I found your question because I'm looking for the answer myself. I'll let you know if I figure it out. 

[Ran767]

Turn on your mobile hot spot before plugging in your chrome cast then make sure you have the Google home app too. Just follow the on screen instructions and all should be good. 

[Byteguy]

That's 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.

[JenniferV]

Hi folks,

Thanks for the help here, Byteguy and Ran767.

Juliek63, hope that helps. Feel free to reach back if you still have other questions and concerns.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hi Juliek63,

It's us again. We wanted to check back in to see if you still need help. Feel free to let us know if you do.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Jeran]

Hey there,

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.

Just checking up,
Jeran