El Samsung Galaxy S7 It's a model that comes with a wealth of options, making it one of the most outstanding models on the market. The evolution of the Korean company's high-end range offers advancements in almost every aspect, so at the very least, it's a must-have. can To say that he is attractive. Even with accessories like chromecast, as we will explain to you.
Google's player has proven to be one of the most highly recommended available due to its ease of useIts small size and, of course, its very reasonable price. The fact is that one of its virtues is its ability to transmit information via... WiFi networks, it becomes an inconvenience in some occasions ... something that comes to solve the Samsung Galaxy S7 with one of your new options.
An example of a time when Chromecast doesn't offer adequate functionality is when you're in a hotel and need to access the WiFi network by passing before for web confirmation system (captive portal). Here the player stops working properly and, therefore, there is a problem. Well, as yesterday we indicated the Samsung Galaxy S7 allows share WiFi access with which you access the Internet and, therefore, becomes the perfect solution.
How to bypass hotel captive portals with the Galaxy S7
Chromecast cannot accept terms in a hotspot captive portal,But the Galaxy S7 did. With its feature of WiFi shared connection It creates a new network from the hotel's already authenticated WiFi network, so that You don't use mobile data. and you allow the Chromecast to have internet access as if it were in your home.
To ensure the network created by your S7 is secure, protect the access point with WPA2-PSK and a strong password. You'll prevent unauthorized access and enjoy more stable wireless performance for video streaming.
The Samsung Galaxy S7 as a router
The fact is that the Samsung Galaxy S7 can be used as if it were a router, allowing the Chromecast to use the connected device to provide service (without having to resort to WiFi Direct(which I have confirmed on more than one occasion causes problems with the Google player, and which is also not compatible with all phones and tablets). Therefore, the new Samsung phone becomes a most interesting and useful tool for those who have one of the players we are talking about - and it is shown that the new terminal includes a large number of functionalities that make it unique.
Los steps to take To connect the Samsung Galaxy S7 with the Chromecast player and get the necessary connectivity:
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Access the web-based WiFi network with the phone
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Activate the option share WiFi connection on the Samsung Galaxy S7 (this is found in Access Point in Settings)
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Reset Chromecast
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Run the assistant on the player connected to a television
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Enjoy of the contents
As you can see, the options that the Samsung Galaxy S7 are broad and useful. Do you find the new terminal of the Korean company attractive?
Practical setup and tricks that make all the difference
If the hotel's network name is hidden (hidden SSID) If it doesn't appear during the Google Home assistant setup, manually enter the name and password. On Chromecast with Google TV, you can add a new network from... Network and Internet in the settings.
To set up Chromecast for the first time, make sure you have the app Google Homethe TV with a free HDMI port and that mobile and Chromecast are connected same networkIf it doesn't appear, check that the Chromecast LED is blinking, close and reopen Google Home, and verify that the location services are active on the mobile device.
If you've changed your home WiFi, the fastest solution is usually... reset Chromecast Press and hold its physical button until the LED flashes and repeat the wizard by choosing the new network.
Alternative when there is no WiFi: create a network with the same SSID
When no network is available, you can make the Chromecast think it's still on your usual WiFi by creating a access point on your mobile with the same username and password that your home network. The Chromecast, already configured with that information, will automatically connect to that phone's network.
On Android, search WiFi Zone / Internet Sharing Configure the SSID and password exactly as you would on your router. On iPhone, the access point uses the device name; change the phone name and password to... Share internet so that they match. Keep in mind that in this case the content will be served with Mobile dataTherefore, it is advisable to control consumption.
Troubleshooting WiFi problems with Chromecast
If your Chromecast can't find the network or won't connect, check these common router settings: disable the customer isolation, check that there are no MAC filtering or add the Chromecast's MAC address to the allowed list, enable UPnP/Multicast and check that the IGMP Do not block discovery traffic.
With older models, only the band is supported. 2,4 GHzWhile newer versions support 5 GHz. If your Chromecast is a first-generation model, avoid the 5 GHz band and use 2,4 GHz to ensure compatibility.
When playback is choppy, reduce interference by changing the WiFi channel on the router and bring the Chromecast closer to the access point. On hotel networks, place the mobile device with the WPA2-PSK access point in the location with the best coverage to minimize outages.
If you don't see the cast icon, confirm that your phone and Chromecast are in the same networkRestart both devices and, if you use the guest modeMake sure it is active and that the TV is not muted so that the PIN and ultrasound work properly.
With these options, the Galaxy S7 not only enables the use of Chromecast in environments with hotspot captive portal,It also offers alternatives when WiFi is unavailable and a guide to key settings to ensure a stable and secure connection without sacrificing performance. streaming quality.
