Can't cast from iPhone using mobile hotspot from that same phone.

[Salomon_]

Hi,

I just set up my Chromecast 3rd gen using another phone and made a mobile hotspot from my own phone (I don't have wifi). The setup appears to be working correctly as I am able to cast from both the other phone and my computer. However, I am unable to cast from the iPhone that is creating the hotspot. Is there a solution for this issue, or is it simply not possible? My girlfriend has a Pixel 4a and Chromecast 1st gen and is able to cast from the Pixel simultaneously while making a mobile hotspot, so is it a problem with the iPhone hotspot, or what's going on?

[Byteguy · Accepted solution]

It is probably an issue with your iPhone.

Google does not officially support using hotspots.  And, it used to be very normal that the phone MAKING the hotspot wasn't able to also cast (because most phones can't make a network and act like they are logged into that network at the same time).

[JenniferV]

Hi there,

Thanks for the help here, Byteguy.

Salomon_, we hope that answered your question. Feel free to reach back if you still have questions and concerns.

Best,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hello Salomon_,

We want to check if you still need help. Feel free to let us know if you do.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Salomon_]

If there is no solution then there nothing to do about it, but if anybody knows something that would be great.

[JenniferV]

Hi there,

We hear you — you can try to look for mobile devices that will allow you to use Wi-Fi and mobile hotspot simultaneously so you can cast from the same phone. 

Let me know if you still have other questions and concerns otherwise, I'll be locking this thread after 24 hours. 

Best,

Jennifer

[Salomon_]

Ok. That's a shame... Guess android phones are more capable of this than the iphone