Does Chromecast Work without Internet?

What will you do if you have shifted to an area that does not have an accessible Wi-Fi network? Can you still watch TV shows, films, or Games? Google’s Chromecast can stream your favorite content without the Internet. This is because Google has upgraded Chromecast Firmware which can work in areas with slow or no Internet connection.

The prerequisites of casting content without an Internet connection is that the Mobile phone or Tablet must have mobile data or previously downloaded content that you want to cast. Please note- Your Chromecast will work without an Internet connection only if you are using an Android 5.0 or a Samsung Galaxy phone. iPhones, iPads, or Windows devices do not work without the Internet.

How to Connect Google Chromecast with Android Devices without an Internet Connection?

Connect Google Chromecast with Android Devices without an Internet

Steps to cast from your Android device without using the Internet.

Connect the Chromecast to a TV.
On your primary device that is an Android phone or a tablet, open a Google cast ready app.
Click the cast button on the top left side.
The Android phone or Tablet will search for nearby compatible devices.
Now select the screen that you want to cast.
A 4-Digit pin will appear on your TV screen.
Enter this pin number in your Chromecast app and connect the primary device with your shared screen.

How to Use Google Chromecast with a Travel Router?

You can create a local Wi-Fi network with a Travel router when your hotel does not have an Internet connection. All you need is an Ethernet cable and an Ethernet wall jack in your hotel room. If your hotel does not have any cabled Internet access, you cannot use the Travel router.

Use Google Chromecast with a Travel Router

Steps to use Chromecast with a Travel router

First set up the travel router at home by assigning it a network name (SSID) and a password.
Connect the Chromecast to your Travel Router on your Android phone or Tablet.
Connect the router to the hotel TV that you want to cast to.
Enter the Router password by using the TV’s Settings menu.
If the router does not appear on the TV, enter the SSID and password manually on your device.
After connection, select the TV as the streaming destination via the Chromecast app and stream your desired content without paying extra hotel charges.

How Will You Connect Chromecast with Your Smartphone’s Hotspot?

You can use your smartphone’s mobile data to connect to Chromecast without the Internet. For this, you need to connect Chromecast to the mobile hotspot on your phone.

Use Chromecast with Mobile Hotspot

Please note-

Your smartphone needs to have a dedicated mobile Broadband service.
You must have a second device like a laptop or a Tablet from which you can cast your content.

Steps to Use Chromecast with Mobile Hotspot

Turn on the hotspot on your smartphone.
Connect the Chromecast and the second device to the smartphone.
Cast your streaming content from the second device.

Conclusion

It is possible to connect to Chromecast anywhere, even if there is no Internet service. Google Chromecast is compatible with Android devices and you can stream your favorite content without a Wi-Fi connection.