The Google Home app walks 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.
Important: Chromecast setup on a computer is no longer supported. To set up your Chromecast, use a mobile device.
What you need to get started
- A Chromecast device (3rd gen or older).
- The latest version of the Google Home app
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- A Google Account.
- A display device with an HDMI input, for example, a high-definition television (HDTV).
- Access to an available power outlet and a secure wireless network.
- Meet the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements to run the Google Home app
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- An internet connection.
- Access to a secure wireless network (make sure you have the wireless network password handy).
- For Chromecast (1st gen), connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz network.
- For Chromecast, connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz network.
- For Chromecast Ultra, connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 5 GHz network.
- A compatible phone or tablet.
- Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent, and might not be available in all areas. Subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
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.
- Note: It's recommended to turn on Bluetooth to help improve the setup process.
- If you don't want to turn on Bluetooth for setup:
- Tap No Thanks.
- Open your phone’s “Settings” app
tap Wi-Fi.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network that matches your Chromecast device. Look for something like “ChromecastXXXX.b.”
- Open the Google Home app
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- If prompted, allow the Google Home app to find and connect to devices on your local network. If you don’t get a prompt:
- Open your iPhone or iPad’s “Settings” app.
- Tap Bluetooth
turn on Bluetooth.
- Go back to the “Settings” main page.
- Tap Privacy & Security
Local Network
turn on Google Home app.
- Go back to the Google Home app
.
- Follow the steps to set up your device.
- If you don’t find the steps to set up your Chromecast:
- At the top left of the Google Home app home screen, tap Add
Set up device
New device.
- Follow the remaining steps.
- At the top left of the Google Home app home screen, tap Add
- If you don’t find the steps to set up your Chromecast:
- Setup is successful. You're all done!
Troubleshoot setup
If setup didn’t work, try the following steps:
- Reboot your Chromecast.
- Unplug your router, then plug it back in.
- Connect manually to your Chromecast’s service set identifier (SSID).
- Open your phone’s Settings app
tap Wi-Fi
connect to the Chromecast SSID.
- Open the Google Home app and try to set up your device again.
- Open your phone’s Settings app
- Factory reset your Chromecast.
- Contact support.