How do I setup my Chromecast?

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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 you set up Chromecast to WiFi?

Tap the Cast button in a Cast-enabled app.

Plug in Chromecast and visit chromecast.com/setup.
Connect Chromecast to your Wi‑Fi network.
Tap the Cast button in a Cast-enabled app.

What do I do if my Chromecast won’t connect to Wi-Fi?

General troubleshooting

Reboot the following devices: Wi-Fi router.
Turn Wi-Fi off and on from the mobile device you’re using to set up the Chromecast device.
If you have a dual band router, try setting up Chromecast on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands.
Perform a factory reset. Factory reset your Chromecast.

Why is my Chromecast not connecting to my wifi?

Make sure that you’re using the correct password. Try entering it again. If you’re setting up from a supported iOS or Android device, make sure that you’re using the most recent version of the Google Home app. The Chromecast device is within 4.5–6 m of the mobile device or tablet that you’re using to set it up.

What do I do if my Chromecast won’t connect to WIFI?

How do I reconnect my Chromecast to a different 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.
Touch and hold your device’s tile.
Tap Device information.
You’ll be taken back to your Home screen.

How do I connect my Chromecast to my WiFi username and password?

The Chromecast will prompt you to connect to a network.

Select on the dropdown menu the option “Select other Network”.
Enter in the following credentials into your new entry boxes: Network: Chromecast (uppercase “C”) Security: WPA2. Password: chromecast (lowercase “c”)

Why is Google Home not finding my Chromecast?

Troubleshooting steps Turn Wi-Fi off/on from the setup device, then reopen the Google Home app. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step. Try using another device to set up the Chromecast device. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step.

Does Chromecast work on any TV?

All Chromecast devices require a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. HDCP 2.2 is required to support 4K content. Most televisions that are five years old or newer and have HDMI ports will have at least one port that supports HDCP 2.2.

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