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.
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] X Research source 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.
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.
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.
You will only see this option on Android L and above. [2] X Research source
You will only see this option on Android L and above. [2] X Research source
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
