If you live in a dorm or hotel room, you may have experienced issues connecting your Chromecast to Wi-Fi. This can be particularly frustrating when you want to use your Chromecast to watch videos from your phone or iPad. However, there’s a solution to this problem, and it involves using your Windows PC or laptop.
To get started, connect your Windows PC or laptop to the Wi-Fi network as required. Once you’re connected, open your web browser and head to Google. This step is important because it will ensure that your Wi-Fi connection is active.
Next, look for the mobile hotspot setting on your laptop. This feature is available on Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, but it may not be available on earlier versions. Once you’ve found the mobile hotspot setting, turn it on.
Now you can connect your phone or iPad to the mobile hotspot that you’ve created from your laptop. Once your device is connected to the hotspot, open the Google Home app to set up your Chromecast. Follow the on-screen instructions, and your Chromecast should be able to connect to the mobile hotspot created from your laptop.
You may encounter an error message saying that your Chromecast cannot connect, but just click on “OK” and continue. Your Chromecast should now be connected, and you can start streaming videos from your phone or iPad.
Overall, connecting your Chromecast to a dorm or hotel Wi-Fi network can be challenging, but using your Windows PC or laptop as a mobile hotspot can solve this problem. With this simple workaround, you can enjoy all the benefits of Chromecast, even when you’re away from home.