Set up and manage guest mode
Hosting a social gathering? Guest mode makes it easier for your
friends to cast their favorite media to your Chromecast from a mobile
device without connecting to your Wi-Fi network.
Step 1. Host sets up Guest mode
As the host, you can keep your Wi-Fi password private! Guests can
cast from their mobile device as long as they are in the same room as
the Chromecast.
- Your phone or tablet needs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- In the upper right corner of the home screen, tap Devices
to see your available Chromecast devices.
- In the top right corner of the device you'd like to set up with guest mode, tap the device card menu
Guest Mode.
- Turn on Guest mode
.
Step 2. Guest connects to Guest mode
As the guest, you can cast content without being connected to the host's Wi-Fi network. Note: You must be connected to the internet. This may be via a different Wi-Fi network or your mobile data connection.
- Open any Chromecast-enabled app and tap the Cast button
.
- Select Nearby device and follow the prompts to connect.
- If audio pairing fails, you'll need to enter the 4-digit PIN
that your host provides. See the instructions below on where the host
can find the PIN.
Where the host can find the Guest mode PIN
A 4-digit PIN is required for connecting to a Chromecast in guest
mode. When a device nearby tries to connect, the Chromecast
automatically transfers that PIN using short, inaudible audio tones. If
the audio tone pairing fails, your guest will be given the option to
connect manually by entering the 4-digit PIN.
Note: The PIN resets every 24 hours or each time the Chromecast is rebooted, whichever comes first.
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