Your smart TV can also cast media content from your phone; whether it is from popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube or just movies saved on your phone, you can watch them—but you will need a WiFi connection. We have an article on how to what to do if your TV is not connecting to wifi. But what if your WiFi service is not available for a few weeks? (Is your internet wifi with AT&T?) Is there a way to stream from phone to TV without WiFi? In this guide, we’ll show you how to watch movies on your phone by using a smart TV—even without a WiFi connection.
How to Connect Phone to TV Without WiFi
1. Chromecast
Chromecast is a streaming device created by the technology company giant Google. It can be used to cast various media content from streaming services, like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and others.
1 How to Connect Phone to TV Without WiFi1.1 1. Chromecast1.1.1 Connect Chromecast using a Wired Connection1.1.2 Connect Chromecast using Mobile Hotspot1.2 2. HDMI Cable1.3 3. Screen Mirroring1.4 4. Laptop2 Final Thoughts
Although it can be easily plugged into the HDMI port of your smart TV, there are two other ways to connect Chromecast—a wired (Ethernet) connection and a mobile hotspot. So, if you’re wondering how to stream without WiFi using Chromecast, follow these steps below.
Connect Chromecast using a Wired Connection
Since Chromecast does not have an Ethernet port available, you can buy an Ethernet adapter; this works by connecting the Ethernet cable on the adapter and plugging in the other end to the Chromecast. Once the wired connection is established, you can now set up your Chromecast device and cast movies without WiFi. If this method doesn’t work for you, check out are article which deals with your ethernet not working.
Connect Chromecast using Mobile Hotspot
If you have your mobile hotspot set up, you can now proceed to connect your Chromecast device to your phone. Here’s how to do it: Note: This method relies on your phone’s mobile data network. Please see our fix if you get a Mobile Network State Disconnected error.
2. HDMI Cable
You can use an HDMI cable to connect your phone to your smart TV. However, you’ll need an MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) adapter to make this work. It’s also important to ensure that your device is MHL and HDMI-supported. To connect your phone to your smart TV using an HDMI-MDL-USB cable connection, follow these steps below:
3. Screen Mirroring
This option will require you to have a Chromecast device, a smartphone with the Google Home app installed, and a smart TV that supports screen mirroring. You will also need enough mobile data as an alternative for the WiFi connection. So, if you’re wondering how to mirror your phone to TV without WiFi using Chromecast, follow the steps below: Note: You may need to use your mobile data subscription to stream movies from online streaming applications.
4. Laptop
If your phone is not HDMI or MDL-supported, you can use your laptop’s HDMI plug. This way, the laptop will serve as a bridging device for your phone and your smart TV. If you’re finding ways how to cast your phone to TV without WiFi, you can use this method. To connect your phone to the TV using a laptop, refer to the steps below:
Final Thoughts
Smart TVs are powerful devices with features that are similar to smartphones. Most importantly, it can cast movies and other media content from other devices. Usually, it needs a stable wireless connection for this to work. However, your WiFi connection may not work temporarily. In this case, this guide can hopefully help you to cast content from your phone to your smart TV without using WiFi. Although, this will only work best as a temporary solution since a mobile network connection can be costly and unsustainable.
