Casting without internet

[YNM]

My situation: Remote location, no landline/cable internet or cell signal.

What I want to do: Wireless cast/mirror/??? .mp4 movies stored on my android phone to a dumb TV

What I have: LG G5 android phone, Arris wireless modem (with no internet connection), Amazon Firestick

Question: is it possible to display a movie playing on my phone on my TV using these components (without internet)?

I've tried just connecting my phone to the TV using a cord (with proper adapters) and it works great until my phone battery is drained. I have to charge it twice to watch a 2-hr movie so it takes 6 hrs to watch ... I need a better solution. All advice is appreciated.

 

[lunatic59]

I'm not sure about the firestick, but Chromecast should work once it is setup. The problem is setting it up without an internet connection.

 

[Dannydet]

Why not keep your phone plugged in and charging while you are watching?
Problem solved

 

[YNM]

Why not keep your phone plugged in and charging while you are watching?
Problem solved

Well, it's basic - the cord that connects to the TV uses the same micro-usb port that the charger needs.

 

[lunatic59]

I assume you are using an HDMI to Micro USB adapter to connect your phone to your TV? You need to use a cable that supplies 5V and that will keep your phone charged. Something like this ....

Micro USB to HDMI 1080P Video Graphic Converter

 

[YNM]

I assume you are using an HDMI to Micro USB adapter to connect your phone to your TV? You need to use a cable that supplies 5V and that will keep your phone charged. Something like this ....

Micro USB to HDMI 1080P Video Graphic Converter

Great! If I can't find a wireless solution, then this should do it!

 

[bcrichster]

I use a "Miracast" device.. looks kinda like a roku stick but doesn't require any internet connection. So the ScreenCast function should be 100% as long as your device is old enough to still have it in the OS, or you have a custom ROM installed.. since Google removed it from their coding sources to make a monopoly push with their ChromeCast devices.

 

[YNM]

I use a "Miracast" device.. looks kinda like a roku stick but doesn't require any internet connection. So the ScreenCast function should be 100% as long as your device is old enough to still have it in the OS, or you have a custom ROM installed.. since Google removed it from their coding sources to make a monopoly push with their ChromeCast devices.

Thanks for the insights ... seems my LG G5 may be compatible but also seems Miracast isn't a long term solution when I upgrade my phone. Guess I'll try the wired solution.