How to Set Up a Chromecast with Wi-Fi

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Connect your Chromecast to Wi-Fi with this simple walkthrough
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This wikiHow teaches you how to set up Wi-Fi for your Chromecast. You can only do this using Google Home on a phone or tablet—setting up Chromecast Wi-Fi is no longer supported on a computer.

Things You Should Know

  • Install and open the Google Home app to get started.
  • Follow the onscreen prompts to set up your Chromecast.
  • Find and select the desired Wi-Fi network for your Chromecast and enter its login information.
Method 1
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Using an Android Phone or Tablet

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    If your Chromecast is not plugged in, do the following:
    • Connect the cable to the Chromecast and power supply.
    • Plug the power supply into an outlet near your TV.
    • Plug the Chromecast into an HDMI port on your TV. This is usually found on the back or side of the TV.
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    Do the following:
    • Open the Play Store app on the home screen or app menu of your Android phone or tablet.
    • Tap the search bar at the top and type "google home".
    • Tap the app to open it. If you cannot find Google Home, you may be on an older software version that is unsupported. Check for a software update in your settings. You must be running Android 5.0 or higher on a phone, or Android 6.0 or higher on a tablet. [1]
    • Tap Install to install the app. The app will download in the background and will be added to your app menu or home screen when done.
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    It looks like a white icon with a colorful house. Tap the app to open it.
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    Follow the prompts on the screen to connect your Google account and grant location access.
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    Google Home will automatically look for nearby devices and show you what it finds.
    • If you have already set up Google Home before, tap Set up # device near the top left of the home screen of the app. Choose a home, then tap Next to connect the app to the Chromecast.
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    The app will display a code—check that this is the same code on your TV.
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    If you didn't see it, tap Try again .
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    Tap the room where it will remain.
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    This should be the same network that your phone or tablet is on. Tap the network name to select it.
    • If you wish to choose a different network, change the network on your phone or tablet in the settings.
    • If you don't see your Wi-Fi network at all, tap Other Wi-Fi Network and enter in the network details.
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    If you prefer to enter the password manually, tap Enter manually and type in the password.
    • You will only see this option on Android L and above. [2]
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    It's recommended to keep this ticked to make it easier to set up future Google devices.
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    Connect your Google account and set email notifications.
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    If your Chromecast is not plugged in, do the following:
    • Connect the cable to the Chromecast and power supply.
    • Plug the power supply into an outlet near your TV.
    • Plug the Chromecast into an HDMI port on your TV. This is usually found on the back or side of the TV.
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    Do the following:
    • Open the App Store from the home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
    • Tap the search icon and type "google home".
    • Tap the app to open it. If you cannot find Google Home, you may be on an older software version that is unsupported. Check for a software update in your settings. You must be running iOS 11.0 or higher.
    • Tap Get to install the app. The app will download in the background and will be added to your home screen when done.
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    It looks like a white icon with a colorful house. Tap the app to open it.
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    This will start your Google Home setup.
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    Tap the account you wish to use, then tap OK .
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    Swipe up on your phone and tap the Bluetooth icon.
    • If you wish to skip Bluetooth set up, tap No thanks . Tap the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad, go to Wi-Fi, and tap to connect to the Wi-Fi network that has your Chromecast name in it. Go back to the Google Home app and tap Next .
    • If Bluetooth is already on, you won't see this screen.
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    Google Home will automatically look for nearby devices and show you what it finds.
    • If you have already set up Google Home before, tap Set up # device near the top left of the home screen of the app. Choose a home, then tap Next to connect the app to the Chromecast.
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    The app will display a code—check that this is the same code on your TV.
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    If you didn't see it, tap Try again .
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    Tap the room where it will remain.
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    This should be the same network that your phone or tablet is on. Tap the network name to select it.
    • If you wish to choose a different network, change the network on your phone or tablet in the settings.
    • If you don't see your Wi-Fi network at all, tap Other Wi-Fi Network and enter in the network details.
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    If you prefer to enter the password manually, tap Enter manually and type in the password.
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    It's recommended to keep this ticked to make it easier to set up future Google devices.
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    Connect your Google account and set email notifications.
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      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7035987
      2. ↑ https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998456?hl=en-SG

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