Your guests can now use Google Chromecast without a Wi-Fi password — mashable.com

Google Chromecast now has a guest mode to allow users to stream content from a mobile device to the TV without needing a Wi-Fi password. This means house guests can cast videos to the television without going through the trouble of asking for a Wi-Fi password — an annoyance any house guest knows all too well. Google announced the new guest mode on its official blog on Thursday. The Chromecast device, a $35 HDMI dongle, plugs into any HDTV to stream online videos and music, controlled from apps on your tablet or smartphone. It works with a variety of platforms, including Vimeo, Redbox Instant, Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Pandora and Hulu Plus.

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