theanniepham Posted July 22, 2014 #26 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Has anyone tried the WatchOn app that's preinstalled on some Samsung devices on the ship? Since the app acts like a universal remote at home and you just test every code for tv, satellite/cable, surround sound system, etc and choose whichever one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestfieldTraveler Posted July 22, 2014 #27 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I think the cellular charges for your own hotspot would be rather pricey. Can you could connect your laptop to your TV and use it as a large monitor for the slide show presentation? Perhaps someone else can give some ideas or guidance. Actually, my goal is just to set up a mini-network that would not really use the internet but just go between my phone/hotspot, the chromecast, and whatever wanted broadcast to it, be it another phone or laptop. I've already disabled mobile data for international/non-US travel, and I'm debating about getting the ship's internet at all, as I have teenagers I want to separate from their phones, aside from using them as cameras. But on the other hand, I should perhaps divorce myself from my IT job and just enjoy the cruise too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestfieldTraveler Posted July 22, 2014 #28 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I think the cellular charges for your own hotspot would be rather pricey. Can you could connect your laptop to your TV and use it as a large monitor for the slide show presentation? Perhaps someone else can give some ideas or guidance. Actually, my goal is just to set up a mini-network that would not really use the internet but just go between my phone/hotspot, the chromecast, and whatever wanted broadcast to it, be it another phone or laptop. I've already disabled mobile data for international/non-US travel, and I'm debating about getting the ship's internet at all, as I have teenagers I want to separate from their phones, aside from using them as cameras. But on the other hand, I should perhaps divorce myself from my IT job and just enjoy the cruise too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 22, 2014 #29 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Has anyone tried the WatchOn app that's preinstalled on some Samsung devices on the ship? Since the app acts like a universal remote at home and you just test every code for tv, satellite/cable, surround sound system, etc and choose whichever one works. My experience is that these remote control apps don't function without a functioning Internet connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted July 22, 2014 #30 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My experience is that these remote control apps don't function without a functioning Internet connection. Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted July 22, 2014 #31 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Actually, my goal is just to set up a mini-network that would not really use the internet but just go between my phone/hotspot, the chromecast, and whatever wanted broadcast to it, be it another phone or laptop. I've already disabled mobile data for international/non-US travel, and I'm debating about getting the ship's internet at all, as I have teenagers I want to separate from their phones, aside from using them as cameras. But on the other hand, I should perhaps divorce myself from my IT job and just enjoy the cruise too! That all makes sense. I do my best to separate from work, as I am married to it on land. Hope all goes well and enjoy for cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theanniepham Posted July 22, 2014 #32 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My experience is that these remote control apps don't function without a functioning Internet connection. Well if I had Internet cause I'll purchase the unlimited Internet. Has anyone tried it? Sent from my SM-T700 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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