Chromecast streaming from mobile data network

[to23ni]

If I use a Chromecast to stream from my mobile data, will the use of the wifi by the Chromecast affect my data bank in the same way it would as if I was streaming without a Chromecast? From what I have learned about Chromecast, it must connect to the phone thru wifi.

[Amanda]

Hi to23ni,

I think I get the idea of what you're trying to do - you want to use your cell phone data to stream on your Chromecast, right? Have you tried skipping the WiFi part and just setting up your phone as a hotspot, then connecting the Chromecast to your phone's hotspot?

Let me know if I've got it wrong.

Thanks
Amanda

[to23ni]

yes that is what I want to do. I dont believe my phone can set up as a hotspot. So it will use data if I stream thru hughes net?

[Amanda]

Hi to23ni, 
Yes it will... Maybe I can help with the phone. What kind is it? 

Amanda

[to23ni]

LGL22C. CDMA phone thru straight talk wireless.
would the data usage using the chromecast be the equivalent to not using the chromecast?

[Amanda]

Hi to23ni,

If you are on a straight talk + cdma plan, you might be getting really low speeds and looking at the user manual you are right, there doesn't seem to be a hotspot or tethering option. I am not sure what you mean by your second question.. 
Amanda

[to23ni]

Would streaming a movie for instance,  using the chromecast with the hughesnet use the same amount of data as just streaming thru hughes net without the chromecast?

[Gwalk900]

Tracfone user here (sister company) and it will not act as a hot spot.

I think it will (try) use your Hughes connection and will use data at a terrific rate.

A satellite connection does not lend itself well to massive streaming.

For more info see these two sites:

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/what-is-google-chromecast,news-17637.html

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/chromecast-how-to,review-1811.html

[BirdDog]

The excerpt from here: http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/129736-google-chromecast-tips-ten-ways-to-enhance-your-streaming-exp...



Another good article here: http://zipso.net/chromecast-video-quality/

[to23ni]

Thanks to you all.