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Goblox
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‎09-10-2022 03:56 PM

Hello, I cannot find this info on any of the official Chromecast sites. 

 

I don't have a wifi router or wifi network. I don't have home internet.

 

I want to use a Chromecast to put video from my phone (YouTube) onto a dumb TV with an HDMI connected Chromecast dongle.

I can create a wifi hotspot with my phone. However, this would be the same device that I want to cast onto my TV.

 

Is this possible? Or is there something in the way this dongle works to prevent me from using my phone to create the wifi connection and to send this wifi signal to my tv at the same time? I hope I explained this well. I'm happy to clarify if it doesn't make sense. 

 

This would be the reason I would or would not buy the dongle because I don't think I'll have a home bet connection in the near future, as my apartment building will be undergoing earthquake remodeling for 2 years, so I don't know where I'm going to be during that time.

 

Thank you for your time.

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David_K
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‎09-11-2022 06:38 AM - edited ‎09-11-2022 06:38 AM

If you want to use a phone as a hotspot, you'll need two phones or tablets to set that up.

  1. Turn on the Wifi hotspot feature on a phone or tablet. If you're not sure how to do this, refer to the manufacturer's support website.
  2. Connect a second phone or tablet to that Wifi hotspot.
  3. You can then use that second phone or tablet to setup your Chromecast and connect it to the Wifi hotspot on the first phone or tablet.

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David_K
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‎09-11-2022 06:38 AM - edited ‎09-11-2022 06:38 AM

If you want to use a phone as a hotspot, you'll need two phones or tablets to set that up.

  1. Turn on the Wifi hotspot feature on a phone or tablet. If you're not sure how to do this, refer to the manufacturer's support website.
  2. Connect a second phone or tablet to that Wifi hotspot.
  3. You can then use that second phone or tablet to setup your Chromecast and connect it to the Wifi hotspot on the first phone or tablet.
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JenniferV
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‎09-13-2022 03:31 PM

Hi there,

 

Thanks for answering, davidking. I appreciate it.

 

Goblox, we hope that answered your question. If you still need help or have other questions and concerns, feel free to let us know.

 

Best,

Jennifer

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JenniferV
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‎09-17-2022 03:42 PM

Hey Goblox,

 

It' s me again. I wanted to check if you still need help. Don't hesitate to reach back if you do.

 

Regards,

Jennifer

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JenniferV
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‎09-18-2022 03:47 PM

Hello there,

 

We haven't heard from you in a while so we’ll be locking this thread if there’s no update within 24 hours. If you need help in the future, please feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.


Thanks,

Jennifer

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