To restart your Chromecast, follow these steps:
- Disconnect the power plug of the Google dongle or the USB cable.
- Wait for a minute.
- Reconnect the power plug or USB cable.
By doing this, you can completely restart your Chromecast. Please note that it may take several minutes for the dongle to start up again.
If you want to use a Smart TV without WiFi, you can still use a LAN cable to replace the wireless connection. This will allow your Smart TV to function without WiFi.
To connect your phone to an LG TV without using WiFi, follow these steps:
- Go to the "Screen Share" option in the "Networks > Connected Devices" section of your smartphone settings.
- Choose your preferred TV or device (e.g., Chromecast) using the remote control.
- Confirm the access to the TV using the remote control.
That’s it! Your phone should now be connected to the LG TV without WiFi.
Even without an internet connection, you can still watch movies and TV shows using the latest Netflix app for Android and iOS. The latest update of the app allows you to watch Netflix without an internet connection.
To remove Chromecast from your device (Chromecast with Google TV), follow these steps:
- Select "Settings" from the profile icon at the top right.
- Open the "Account & sign-in" section.
- Choose the Google account you want to remove.
- Select "Remove" to remove the account.
If you want to turn your TV into a smart TV, you need to purchase a dongle like the MI STICK TV. This device can add smart functionalities to older TVs. A smart TV can access popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and more.
To watch all channels on a smart TV, you can use the following applications:
- RAIPLAY: This application allows you to watch streaming television.
- Mediaset Play.
- DPLAY.
The main difference between smart TVs and internet TVs is that smart TVs have the ability to connect to the internet. This allows them to offer a wide range of functions beyond just watching movies and TV shows. Therefore, the correct term for smart TVs would be "internet TVs."
To connect your phone to an LG TV, follow these steps:
- Select "All Settings."
- Click on "Network" and choose "Wi-Fi Direct."
- Your Android phone will appear in the list of available devices.
- On your phone, select the TV from the list.
To share your phone’s screen with an LG TV, follow these steps:
- Open the "Screen Share" app on your TV.
- Swipe down from the top of your phone’s screen to open the notification panel.
- On Samsung phones, tap the screen mirroring button called "Smart View." For other brands, refer to their specific instructions.