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⏱ 3 min · updated May 22 · by Sophie B.
Wi-Fi cuts out during the game — what to do?
In short
Good news: everything is saved server-side. A cut-out never wipes your game. Here's how to react in 30 seconds.
1 Whatever you do, don't panic
Your data is saved: BingoShow records every draw server-side, continuously. A Wi-Fi cut of a few seconds loses nothing.
2 What to actually do
1
The room screen reconnects on its own
As soon as the Wi-Fi is back, the display picks up automatically.
2
If you cast via Chromecast
The cast can drop. Hit the "Cast" button in the console again.
3
If nothing comes back in 30 s
Reload the page (F5 or Cmd+R). All drawn numbers are preserved.
4
Last resort
Switch to a 4G hotspot from your phone. Everything keeps going.
3 Avoid it next time
The HDMI cable, your best friend
For an important session, keep an HDMI cable as a safety net. In 30 seconds you switch to wired mode, no Wi-Fi.
- Test the venue's Wi-Fi 24 h before by streaming an HD video.
- Get the Wi-Fi password in advance (not the guest network, the main one).
- Plan for an unlimited 4G hotspot on your plan.
- Watch out for rainy days that sometimes flake out ADSL in small towns.
Did you know?
BingoShow keeps your session state for 24 h after the last event. Even if you close everything by accident, you can resume the next day.
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