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Start streaming in seconds. Plug in Chromecast and visit chromecast.com/setup. Connect Chromecast to your Wi‑Fi network. Tap the Cast button in a Cast-enabled app.
How do I connect to Chromecast?
Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra Plug in your Chromecast. Download the Google Home appon your Chromecast-supported Android device. Open the Google Home app . Follow the steps. If you don’t find the steps to set up your Chromecast: Setup is successful. You’re all done!.
How do I connect my Chromecast to a new WIFI?
Change the Wi-Fi network of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio Make sure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Chromecast. Open the Google Home app . Tap your device. Tap Device information Wi-Fi Forget this network. You’ll be taken back to your home screen.
Is Chromecast linked to Google account?
How do I link a Chromecast to my Google account? When you set up your Chromecast, you’ll see an option to link the device to your Google account. Plug in your Chromecast and download the Google Home app on your iOS or Android device.
Why can’t I connect my Chromecast?
Make sure you’re using the correct password. Try re-entering it again. If you’re setting up from a supported iOS or Android device, make sure you’re using the most recent version of the Google Home app. The Chromecast device is within 15 – 20 ft of the mobile device or tablet you’re using to set it up.
How do I cast to my TV?
Cast content from your device to your TV Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android TV. Open the app that has the content you want to cast. In the app, find and select Cast . On your device, select the name of your TV. When Cast. changes color, you’re successfully connected.
How do you reset a Chromecast?
From the Chromecast device While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The LED will start blinking yellow. When the LED light turns solid white, release the button and the Chromecast will then reset.
How do I find my Chromecast code?
You’ll find the 4-digit PIN in two places: Connect your phone to the the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast. Open the Google Home app . Tap your device. At the top right, tap Settings Recognition & sharing. Guest mode. The PIN will be located under “On.”.
Why can I not cast to my TV?
Connect your phone to a WiFi network. The mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast must be on the same WiFi network as your Chromecast. You must be running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app. You can always double check that you are on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store.
How do I Chromecast my phone to my TV?
Cast your entire Android screen Make sure that your mobile phone or tablet is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. Open the Google Home app . Tap the device for which you want to cast your screen. Tap Cast my screen. Cast screen.
Do all tvs work with Chromecast?
All Chromecast devices require a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. Most televisions that are five years old or newer and have HDMI ports will have at least one port that supports HDCP 2.2.
Why is my phone not casting to TV?
If you’re having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure you’re using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.
How do I cast from iPhone to Chromecast?
Cast movies & shows to a TV Connect your iPhone or iPad and your Chromecast to the same wireless network. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Play Movies & TV app . Tap Library. Movies or TV shows. Choose a movie or show. Tap Cast . From the list, select your Chromecast. On the Google Play Movies & TV app, tap Play.
How do I mirror my iPhone to Chromecast?
Connect Chromecast built-in apps in the Google Home app. Select the Cast icon in supported apps to cast to your Chromecast device. Use a third-party mirroring app such as Replica to mirror your iPhone to your Chromecast device. Your iPhone and Chromecast must be on the same Wi-Fi network for casting.
How do I use Chromecast with iPhone?
Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra Plug in Chromecast. Download the Google Home app on your Chromecast-supported iOS device. Turn on Bluetooth. If you already have Bluetooth turned on, you can skip to the next step. Open the Google Home app . Follow the steps. Setup is successful.
Do I need a phone to use Chromecast?
Yes. As long as you connect your Chromecast to WiFi and either a laptop running chrome or an Android device running Chrome, you can cast your browser directly to your TV.
Is my TV too old for Chromecast?
Hardware and broadband requirements. All Chromecast devices require a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. Most televisions that are five years old or newer and have HDMI ports will have at least one port that supports HDCP 2.2.
