Google Cast App without internet

Question

is it also possible to run Cast apps on Chromecast without internet access in a local network only? Maybe with an own webserver. For a showcase event I can not ensure access to

Answer 1

I have the following setup to cast from my PC to the chromecast using a mobile wireless connection.

• ChromeCast -> Local Router -> PC with PDANet -> USB connect to Mobile Phone with FoxFi app installed.

Basically I have the PC and ChromeCast connected to a new wifi router ($25 belkin from Walmart). Initially, Chromecast yells at you because there isn't an internet connection. To kill the complaining from ChromeCast, simply install FoxFi on your mobile and PDANet on your PC. I've connected them via USB since the hotspot feature wont work with my carrier.

Once the connection has been established, you should see 2 connections on your PC and you can cast from PC to Chromecast. Watching netflix on it right now. Haven't tested from another device yet.

So....

Install:
-FoxFi on Samsung Galaxy S4
-PDANet on PC/Laptop

Connect:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 -> PC (via USB in my case)
- PC -> Local router
- Chromecast -> Local router

On your PC you should see 2 connections. The PDANet connection with internet access and the Local router with no internet access.

Also note that I initially installed the chromecast on my primary wifi that has internet access. No issues there, but just in case you try to get this method to work and it doesn't, maybe try setting it up on a router with inet access first, then switch to the non-inet router.