What would you do if you don’t want to watch or catch up on your favorite shows on a big screen in a Hotel? The solution for this is to carry the Google Chromecast device which isn’t going to be a problem since it’s compact. While it sounds absurd to be traveling around with a Google Chromecast, it is only beneficial for those who like to watch their favorite shows on the go. In this guide, we will be talking about how you can connect your Chromecast to a Hotel TV.
How to Connect Google Chromecast to Hotel TV
Before we get into the steps on how you can connect your Chromecast to the Hotel TV, there are a few things that you might need.
Prerequisites
Chromecast deviceLonger USB cable to power the Chromecast
The first and most important step is to check and see what kind of TV you have in your hotel room. If it’s one of those TVs that are basic but has an HDMI port, then you are good to go. However, if there’s something else connected to the HDMI input ports of your TV, you could simply unplug it and plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port. If your room’s hotel TV has no HDMI ports, well you will not be able to connect your Chromecast to the Hotel TV without using WiFi.
How to Connect Google Chromecast to Hotel WiFi
Prerequisites
Mobile phone or Windows 10 or 11 laptopChromecast deviceLonger USB cable to power the Chromecast
Get the Wifi Credentials
While checking into your hotel room, you will also be given the username and password for Hotel’s WiFi. Well, if the wifi at the hotel that you are staying at has a login portal, then Google Chromecast will not be able to connect to such wifi networks. But if you are simply given the password, then Chromecast will be able to connect to your Hotel wifi.
Create a Wireless Hotspot
So, you know that your Google Chromecast device will not be able to connect to the login page for your wifi network, it’s time to improvise. So, for this, you can either use your Windows laptop or a mobile device that can share its wifi connection with other devices.
Connect Windows 10/11 Laptop to Hotel Wifi
On a Windows 10 or 11 PC, you will have to first connect your laptop to the hotel wifi.
Create Mobile Hotspot on Windows 10/11 Laptop
Now that your Windows laptop has been connected to the hotel wifi, it’s time to create the mobile hotspot.
Create a Wifi Bridge using Android Device
If you do not have a Windows 10 or 11 laptop with you, some Android devices can act as wifi repeaters by sharing the wifi network that it’s connected to. Many devices from Huawei, Honor, and a few older Samsung phones have the option to share a wifi network. Do note that this is different from creating a wifi hotspot on your device.
Setup Chromecast To Hotel Wifi
Now that you have sorted out the hotel wifi network either by connecting directly to it or by using another device’s wifi repeater mode, you can now set up the Chromecast.
Setup Chromecast via Google Home App
This concludes the guide on how to connect your Chromecast to a Hotel WiFi and TV. The process is simple and easy. While it might be absurd to travel around with a Chromecast device, it helps as it acts as your portable tv that can be set up and running in a few minutes. Got questions or queries? Feel free to leave them in the comments section below. Chromecast Guide:
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