Most of the time you’ll be automatically prompted to begin the setup process right when you open the app, but if you aren’t, don’t worry. With your Chromecast connected to your phone, it’s time to fire up the Google Home app and finish the configuration process. Once you’re connected, continue to the next step. If for any reason you get an error during a Bluetooth-based setup process on a newer model, you can always open up the Wi-Fi menu on your phone and use the old Wi-Fi method. It’s worth noting that the ad-hoc Wi-Fi network is also the fallback method for the newer generations too. In the case of our demo model here, that’s the “Chromecast0082.b” network seen below. Open your phone or tablet’s Wi-Fi settings and search for a network with the unique name we noted above. If you have a first generation Chromecast, however, you’ll need to connect to the temporary ad-hoc Wi-Fi network it creates.

If it doesn’t, make sure your phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. When you plug in a new or factory reset second generation or Ultra model and start the setup process with the Google Home app, you will be connected over Bluetooth immediately. The second generation Chromecast and the Chromecast Ultra both support Bluetooth. Depending on which generation of Chromecast you have, the connecting-to bit is a slight different, so pay close attention to the next section. With the setup prompt on your TV screen, now’s the time to grab your phone or tablet and connect to the Chromecast to complete the setup process. Ours is “Chromecast0082,” but yours is likely different. Note the randomly generated identifier in the lower left corner. You’ll know it’s ready for setup when see the on-screen prompt, shown below. You can plug the USB cable into the wall using the included adapter, or the USB port on the back of your TV (as long as it provides enough power-some older TVs may not). First, unpack your Chromecast, plug it in, and wait for it to power up.

If your Chromecast is a hand-me-down or an eBay find, you might want to take a moment to factory reset it before continuing so you’re starting with a clean slate.Īlthough there are multiple generations of Chromecast and a brand new app, the general setup process hasn’t changed much. To set up your Chromecast, you’ll need the Google Home app (formerly the Google Cast app), available on iOS and Android. Tap “Set Up” under the option for your Chromecast and follow the prompts.Open the Google Home app and tap the devices button in the upper right-hand corner.Plug your Chromecast into your TV and download the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.

Step One: Plug In Your Chromecast and Download the Google Home App Google’s Chromecast is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to stream just about anything on your TV. Here’s how to set it up.

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