Set up your Chromecast device (3rd gen or older)

The Google Home app takes you through the steps for Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra setup.

If you've already set up your Chromecast on a mobile device, you don't need to set it up again on a different mobile device if all devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Tap for an interactive guide

Important: Chromecast setup on a computer is not supported. To set up your Chromecast, use a mobile device.

1. Install the Google Home app by navigating to http://chromecast.com/setup on your Chromecast supported iOS device.
   Or click to download the Google Home app for iOS.
2. Tap ACCEPT to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
3. Make sure to connect your mobile device/tablet to the same network that you intend to use to set up your Chromecast device.
4. Select Set Up a New Chromecast.
5. Exit the Google Home app > Go to your iOS Settings > Wi-Fi > "ChromecastXXXX"
6. Navigate back to the Google Home app . Tap Next.
7. Make sure the code on your phone matches the code on your TV. Select I See the Code.
8. Select Your Region. Tap Next.
9. Optional: Rename your Chromecast. Tap Next.
10. Connect your Chromecast to your WiFi network. Click Set Up.

11. If you're not signed into a Google account, tap SIGN IN to personalize your features for a better Chromecast experience. Then tap Allow Email Notifications for tips & tricks, offers, and more sent straight to your email. Tap CONTINUE.

12. If you're already signed into a Google account, tap Allow Email Notifications for tips & tricks, offers, and more sent straight to your email. Tap CONTINUE.

13. You are now ready to cast. Tap Learn to Cast to go through an interactive cast tutorial on how to cast. Tap Skip if you don’t want to go through the tutorial.

14. Note: Verify that your mobile device/tablet is connected to the same network as your Chromecast device.

    Learn how to cast your favorite online videos and more from your phone, tablet or laptop to your TV with Chromecast by visiting chromecast.com/learn.
    
    Need more help? You can troubleshoot an issue directly from the Help Center, or post a question and search for answers in the Chromecast Help Forum.

Troubleshoot setup

If setup didn’t work, try the following steps:

1. Reboot your Chromecast.
2. Unplug your router, then plug it back in.
3. Connect manually to your Chromecast's service set identifier (SSID).
   1. Open your phone's Settings app  tap Wi-Fi  connect to the Chromecast SSID.
   2. Open the Google Home app and try to set up your device again.
4. Factory reset your Chromecast.
5. Contact support.

Note: Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google doesn't provide technical support. Users might notice a degradation in performance.