How To Connect Chromecast To Hotel Wi-fi With Login Page

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Connecting my Chromecast to a hotel Wi-Fi network with a login page was a frustrating experience until I figured out the right steps. In this article, I will share my personal journey and provide a detailed guide on how to successfully connect your Chromecast to a hotel Wi-Fi network with a login page.

Introduction

So, you’re ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows on your Chromecast while staying at a hotel. However, you hit a roadblock when you realize that the hotel Wi-Fi requires a login page before granting access. Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered!

Step 1: Prepare your devices

Before we dive into the actual setup process, make sure you have the following:

  • A Chromecast device
  • A smartphone, tablet, or laptop with the Google Home app installed
  • A hotel Wi-Fi network with a login page

Step 2: Connect your Chromecast

Once you have all the necessary devices and are connected to the hotel Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:

  1. Plug in your Chromecast into the HDMI input of the TV in your hotel room.
  2. Ensure that your TV is set to the correct HDMI input source.
  3. Open the Google Home app on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
  4. Tap on the “+” icon to add a new device.
  5. Select “Set up device” and choose “New devices” when prompted.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your Chromecast to the Wi-Fi network.

Step 3: Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot

Now comes the tricky part. Since the hotel Wi-Fi network requires a login page, you’ll need to create a Wi-Fi hotspot using your smartphone or laptop that can bypass the login page. Here’s how:

  1. On your smartphone or laptop, go to the settings and find the Wi-Fi hotspot option.
  2. Turn on the Wi-Fi hotspot and set up a name and password.
  3. Connect your Chromecast to the newly created Wi-Fi hotspot.

By connecting your Chromecast to a Wi-Fi hotspot, you’re bypassing the hotel Wi-Fi network’s login page and creating your own network that your Chromecast can connect to.

Step 4: Connect your devices

Now that you have your Chromecast connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, you’ll need to connect your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to the same hotspot. Follow these steps:

  1. On your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, go to the Wi-Fi settings.
  2. Find the Wi-Fi hotspot you created in the previous step and connect to it.

Once your devices are connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, you can proceed to the final step.

Step 5: Cast away!

With your Chromecast and devices now connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, you’re ready to start casting your favorite content. Open the app that supports Chromecast (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, and look for the cast icon. Tap on the cast icon, select your Chromecast device, and voila! Your content will start playing on the TV connected to your Chromecast.

Conclusion

Connecting a Chromecast to a hotel Wi-Fi network with a login page may seem daunting at first, but with the right steps, it can be easily accomplished. By creating a Wi-Fi hotspot to bypass the login page, you can enjoy your favorite movies and shows on the big screen, even when away from home. So, sit back, relax, and cast away!