Chromecast works without internet with Android devices having version 5.0 or later. However, you could not connect your Chromecast with i. OS devices without the internet. While setting up the Chromecast for the first time, you will also require an active internet connection.
This of course begs the inquiry “Does chromecast need internet?”
This is what my research found., chrome Cast typically does need Internet connection for casting anything to TV screen from your mobile or smartphone similar to the Amazon Fire Stick and Roku which also allow beaming of content to a TV. But it has one key difference.
Can I use Chromecast without internet?
Chromecast works easily with Android devices even without the internet but not with i. Phones and Windows phones and tablets. So, if you use i. Phone you must use another device as a hotspot or you can use a travel router if you find an Ethernet cable nearby.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was, do you need wi-fi to use Chromecast?
One article argued that wi-Fi is also required to set up a new Chromecast and upgrade the firmware on the device. For mobile users, there are two ways to connect your Chromecast to the Internet if you don’t have access to a standard Wi-Fi network.
This begs the question “How do I connect my Chromecast to the Internet?”
Chromecast wants to use wireless to connect to the internet so that it is not using up device data plans. However, you can in fact use CC without the internet and stream from your media device. Set up a hotspot with your mobile device, but with mobile data turned off. Hook the CC to the hotspot and stream your media from your media device.
Do I need a subscription (s) for Chromecast?
Subscription (s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. The length of your content, your internet service provider’s network availability over time and other factors can impact your Internet speed, and therefore Chromecast device’s ability to show content in the best possible resolution.
What kind of TV do I need to use Chromecast?
All Chromecast devices require a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. HDCP 2.2 is required to support 4K content. Most televisions that are five years old or newer and have HDMI ports will have at least one port that supports HDCP 2.2.
Requirements for Chromecast devices. Here are the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements for Chromecast devices: You can use the Google Home app on compatible mobile devices to set up Chromecast (both versions), Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast Audio, and TVs and speakers with Chromecast built-in.