If you don't see your Chromecast listed after setup is complete, try these simple steps:
- Make sure the phone or tablet you're running the Google Home app on is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
- Close the Google Home app and reopen it.
- Make sure the Chromecast device is plugged into a wall outlet, not USB power.
- Reboot the Wi-Fi router by unplugging it from the power source for ~1 minute and plugging it back in.
- Reboot the Chromecast device by unplugging it from the power source for ~1 minute and plugging it back in.
- Perform a factory reset.
In very rare cases, users with a 5 GHz router or dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz router may encounter performance issues. Learn more.