The Google Home app will walk you through the steps for Chromecast setup. This includes Chromecast and Chromecast Ultra.
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: We no longer support Chromecast setup on a computer. 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
.
- The latest version of Google app
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- A Google Account.
- A display device with an HDMI input, for example, a high-definition television (HDTV).
- A mobile device or tablet.
- A compatible mobile device or tablet that must support a 5 GHz connection to set up Chromecast on a 5 GHz connection. Note: A WPA2-Enterprise network is not supported.
- 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 that you have the wireless network password handy.
- Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may 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 your Chromecast.
- Download the Google Home appon your Chromecast-supported Android device.
- Open the Google Home app
.
- Follow the steps.
- If you don’t see 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 see the steps to set up your Chromecast:
- Setup is successful. You've finished!
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.