07-22-2022 01:28 PM
Please note, I am not very tech savvy at all. Can someone please advise me what I need to do. I am having several issues setting up my Chromecast to mirror my Android phone screen, via a projector, onto a big screen (not a TV). I teach CPR on special manikins which give students feedback on their performance. I have a special App on my Samsung phone allowing me to connect to up to 6 manikins. I need to mirror the App image on my phone screen so students can see their performance on a big screen and make any necessary corrections to their technique.
1) I successfully managed to mirror my phone screen, via my projector, to a big white screen, using the Google Home App and my home WiFi today. Unfortunately, after I clicked 'stop mirroring' I haven't been able to go back in as the 'tile' for the device is nowhere to be found. When I open Google Home App the instructions say 'just click on the tile for your device'. It should be there, it was there earlier today, but it isn't. I try and search for the Chromecast again but it can't find it.
2) I do not always have access to WiFi (i.e. in Scout huts) so need to use Chromecast with my phone mobile network. I cannot follow the guidance on this website as I do not understand the instructions i.e. it says ensure your phone is on the same network as my chromecast device. How do I do this having previously set it up using the home WiFi.
3) The Google Home App keeps asking me to set up rooms and add contacts etc. It assumes I am using the Chromecast device in my home and setting it up for the Chromecast just once. Usually, however, I teach in many different locations. I could be anywhere in the UK, though usually in Scotland. How do I set up a 'Home' which isn't a single place or will I have to set it up every new place I go to teach? I thought maybe my mobile phone could be a 'room' so once set up, I could find it again next time. Not sure if this is possible. I read about using it as a guest but 2 hours isn't enough. Any ideas on what I can try?
Maybe Chromecast isn't the answer but neither does using a USB-C to HDMI connector between my phone and the projector. It should, but it doesn't. It is very frustrating and I swear I'm going mad!!! If anyone can help I would be extremely grateful. Thank you.
07-27-2022 11:50 PM
Hi TrickyNicky,
Thanks for reaching out. If you set up your Chromecast using your home Wi-Fi network, then the devices should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network so it can communicate with each other. Please take note that Chromecast devices can remember one network at a time.
If you do not always have access to the home network, try to re-setup your Chromecast using your mobile hotspot. You need to have two phones to do this.
Note: Your device may fail to connect as a hotspot isn’t recommended to use.
Thanks,
Jennifer
07-30-2022 11:51 PM
Hey there,
How's it going? Still need help?
Thanks,
Jennifer
07-31-2022 11:54 PM
Hello TrickyNicky,
Just checking in to make sure that you've seen my response. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.
Thanks,
Jennifer
08-01-2022 03:15 AM
Hi Jennifer
08-01-2022 11:54 PM
Hi there,
No problem at all and I'm sorry to hear about that. I hope he feels better now.
Chromecast devices will only work if it's connected to a Wi-Fi network. You can also visit this support website article to learn more about mirroring your phone to the TV.
Let me know if you have other questions and concerns.
Thanks,
Jennifer
08-05-2022 09:01 AM
Hey there TrickyNicky,
Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?
Thank you,
Jeran
08-05-2022 10:03 AM
Hi Jeran,
08-09-2022 08:32 AM
Hey TrickyNicky,
Sure thing! Let me go through each point, one at a time:
I hope that answers your questions! Let me know if you had any more, we're always happy to help out.
Best regards,
Jeran
08-12-2022 12:55 PM
Hey there TrickyNicky,
Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?
Thank you,
Jeran
08-12-2022 12:58 PM
Hi Jeran
Thank you for your help. I think I have all the information I need now so don't need any further help. I appreciate your assistance. Many thanks.
08-15-2022 09:59 AM
Hiya TrickyNicky,
It's no problem at all! In that case, I'll go ahead and lock this thread. If you have any more questions or concerns in the future, please feel free to create a new thread.
I hope you have a good one!
Best regards,
Jeran