Methods and systems for dynamic creation of hotspots for media control

A method of controlling media presentation, performed at a first electronic device, distinct from a media presentation system and a server system, with a processor and memory storing instructions for execution by the processor, the method comprising:

• receiving, from the server system, authorization to control the media presentation system;
• detecting user input at the first electronic device requesting to indicate availability of the media presentation system for use by one or more other electronic devices that are distinct from the first electronic device;
• in response to detecting the user input, transmitting from the first electronic device an indication of availability of the media presentation system for use by the one or more other electronic devices;
• receiving, from a second electronic device of the one or more other electronic devices, a request for access to the media presentation system;
• and
• in response to receiving the request, transmitting, from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, an authentication token that allows the second electronic device to access the media presentation system through submission to the server system of media control requests that include the authentication token while the first electronic device is also authorized to control the media presentation system.

A first electronic device that is distinct from a media presentation system and a server system, comprising:

• one or more processors;
• and
• memory storing one or more programs which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to:
• receive, from the server system, authorization to control the media presentation system;
• detect user input at the first electronic device requesting to indicate availability of the media presentation system for use by one or more other electronic devices that are distinct from the first electronic device;
• in response to detecting the user input, transmit from the first electronic device an indication of availability of the media presentation system for use by the one or more other electronic devices;
• and
• in response to receiving a request for access to the media presentation system from a second electronic device of the one or more other electronic devices, transmit, from the first electronic device to the second electronic device, an authentication token that allows the second electronic device to access the media presentation system through submission to the server system of media control requests that include the authentication token while the first electronic device is also authorized to control the media presentation system.