02-04-2023 07:25 PM - edited 02-04-2023 07:34 PM
Hi All,
We're in the middle of a prolonged internet outage and I thought I might be able to download some content to my phone over mobile data, disconnect mobile data and connect to my home's wifi network, and cast content to my Chromecast.
The thing is, neither the Google Home app, nor any app with built in cast (like Prime Video) can find any of the Chromecast devices on my home wifi network when I am connected to it (and mobile data is disabled).
I would assume this should work. I've found internet search results that agree. But I cannot figure out why I cannot do this.
I have tried power cycling everything. There's a solid white light on the Chromecast and I can see it's open Wifi SSID and connect to it. I cannot cast to it whether I'm on the home SSID or the Chromecast SSID. It's a 2nd Generation chromecast that I want to use, but I cannot see the Chromecast w/ Google TV or the Chromecast Audio either.
I've recently used it successfully when I had internet service.
Can anyone confirm this should work? If so, any suggestions to get it working?
Thanks for taking a look. I have a Pixel 7 Pro (Android 13) if this matters.
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02-05-2023 03:55 PM
Conversation with Google Support chat.
Google:
The chromecast and the casting device are both connected to the same network. My home wifi. So there's two conditions?
02-05-2023 03:55 PM
Conversation with Google Support chat.
Google:
The chromecast and the casting device are both connected to the same network. My home wifi. So there's two conditions?
02-06-2023 10:33 AM
Hello Jobu,
Thanks for updating this Community thread and glad to hear that our support team was able to help you. Let us know if you still have questions and concerns otherwise, I'll be locking this thread after 24 hours.
Best,
Jennifer