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In case you didn't know, tiny dongles made by Google plug into the back of your "dumb" Hi-Fi and instantly turn it into a smart system. You can play music from your favorite streaming app through your system without having to plug anything in or fiddle with headphone jacks.
However, if you are throwing a party, how to get a party started using Spotify? How to get a party started using Spotify? Hell breaks out, Spotify can help get any party started. Read More The solution? Guest mode .
Setting up Guest mode comes in two parts:enabling the feature and let guests join .
To set up the feature, your phone and your Chromecast must be on the same Wi-Fi network. When you've verified that this is the case, open the Google Home app and touch the Devices icon in the upper right corner.
Locate the name of the Chromecast you want to share and tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the dongle card.
Lastly, tap on Guest mode and slide the switch to the On position. Be sure to write the PIN the app gives you.
In order for your guests to play music through your Chromecast, they just need to open a Chromecast-enabled device and tap Cast button. They don't you need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
To complete the connection process, the Chromecast will ask for the PIN Number before it starts playing your music.
Are you using Guest mode on your Chromecast Audio? Did you know it existed? Let us know in the comments below.
