How do I connect my Chromecast to my phone?

How to cast: A quick start guide
  1. Plug in your Chromecast device. Plug Chromecast into your TV. ...
  2. Download the Google Home app. On your mobile device or tablet, download the Google Home app .
  3. Set up Chromecast. Follow these simple Chromecast setup instructions.
  4. Cast content.
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How do I pair Chromecast to my phone?

Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra
  1. Plug in your Chromecast.
  2. Download the Google Home appon your Chromecast-supported Android device.
  3. Open the Google Home app .
  4. Follow the steps. If you don't find the steps to set up your Chromecast: ...
  5. Setup is successful. You're all done!
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Why won't my Chromecast connect to my phone?

Make sure you're using the correct password. Try re-entering it again. If you're setting up from a supported iOS or Android device, make sure you're using the most recent version of the Google Home app. The Chromecast device is within 15 - 20 ft of the mobile device or tablet you're using to set it up.
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How do you connect Chromecast to WIFI?

Tap the Cast button in a cast-enabled app.
  1. Plug in Chromecast and visit chromecast.com/setup. ...
  2. Connect Chromecast to your Wi‑Fi network.
  3. Tap the Cast button in a cast-enabled app.
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How do I connect Chromecast to my iPhone?

Plug in Chromecast. Download the Google Home app on your Chromecast-supported iOS device. Turn on Bluetooth.
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Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra
  1. Tap No Thanks.
  2. Open your phone's “Settings” app tap Wi-Fi.
  3. Connect to the Wi-Fi network that matches your Chromecast device. Look for something like “ChromecastXXXX. b.”
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What do I do if my Chromecast won't connect to WiFi?

Chromecast Won't Connect to WiFi Anymore – What to Do?
  1. Rebooting Your Chromecast Device.
  2. Restarting Your Wi Fi Network.
  3. Updating the Chrome Browser in Use.
  4. Reset Wi Fi on Your Mobile Device or Tablet or Reboot Them.
  5. Do a Factory Reset.
  6. Reset Using Google Home App.
  7. The Backup Plan: Turning Your Laptop Into a Hotspot.
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Why won't Google Home find my Chromecast?

Troubleshooting steps

Turn Wi-Fi off/on from the setup device, then reopen the Google Home app. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step. Try using another device to set up the Chromecast device. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step.
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Do you need WiFi for Chromecast?

You can use Chromecast without WiFi via the guest mode setting or a wired internet connection. If you use the guest mode option, you need a secondary device.
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Why can't I cast to my TV from my phone?

If you're having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure you're using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.
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How do I connect my Chromecast to a WIFI password?

The Chromecast will prompt you to connect to a network.
  1. Select on the dropdown menu the option “Select other Network”.
  2. Enter in the following credentials into your new entry boxes: Network: Chromecast (uppercase “C”) Security: WPA2. Password: chromecast (lowercase “c”)
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How do I reset my Chromecast WIFI?

, press and hold the small round reset button for at least 25 seconds, or until the device's lights begin to flash.
  1. Press and hold the small button on your Chromecast device. ...
  2. Select the local devices option. ...
  3. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner and you will have the option to reset your device.
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Why is my iPhone not connecting to Chromecast?

Troubleshooting steps

Turn Wi-Fi off/on from the setup device, then reopen the Google Home app. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step. Try using another device to set up the Chromecast device. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step.
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How do I mirror my iPhone to my TV using Chromecast?

Tap Start to launch the Screen Broadcast screen. Tap Start Broadcast to begin mirroring your iPhone screen to Chromecast. Look for the Cast Screen Mirror is Broadcasting Your Screen bar in red at the top of your screen. Your iPhone is now casting to your chosen Chromecast device.
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How do I stream to Chromecast?

Just click the Cast button in your browser and select your Chromecast device. Mirror your Android phone or tablet to your TV. Give your presentations, photos, and documents a bigger screen. In the Google Home app, 4 look for the Cast Screen button in the navigation menu.
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How can I stream my iPhone to my TV?

Mirror your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a TV or Mac
  1. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the same Wi-Fi network as your Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or Mac. ...
  2. Open Control Center: ...
  3. Tap Screen Mirroring .
  4. Select your Apple TV, AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or Mac from the list.
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How do I connect my Chromecast to WiFi without a remote?

From the Google TV app
  1. On your Android phone, open the Google TV app .
  2. Near the bottom right, tap Remote .
  3. At the top, tap Scanning for devices.
  4. Choose your device.
  5. To complete pairing, follow the instructions on your phone and TV.
  6. After pairing, you can use your phone or your remote.
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How do I manually reset my Chromecast?

From the Chromecast device
  1. While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press then hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The LED should start to blink yellow.
  2. When the LED light turns solid white, release the button, and the Chromecast should then reset.
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How do I find my Chromecast code?

You'll find the 4-digit PIN in two places:
  1. Connect your phone to the the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast.
  2. Open the Google Home app .
  3. Touch and hold your device's tile.
  4. At the top right, tap Settings Recognition & sharing. Guest mode.
  5. The PIN will be located under "On."
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How do I set up TV casting?

Cast video to your Android TV
  1. Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android TV.
  2. Open the app that has the content you want to cast.
  3. In the app, find and select Cast .
  4. On your device, select the name of your TV.
  5. When Cast. changes color, you're successfully connected.
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Does Chromecast use Bluetooth?

Yes, the Google Chromecast does have Bluetooth capabilities.
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Is there a monthly fee for using Chromecast?

You don't have to pay any subscription fees to use a Chromecast, although you'll still have to pay for services like Netflix and Hulu to access them. If you're using a computer with Google Chrome, you can "cast" nearly any webpage onto the TV, and view the internet in a higher resolution.
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Do you need a smart TV to use Chromecast?

To use a Chromecast you'll need the Chromecast device itself, a TV with a HDMI port (which is most TVs), a Wi-Fi connection and a computer or mobile device.
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What do I need for Chromecast?

To set up Chromecast, all you need is a TV with an HDMI port, a Wi-Fi connection and either a computer or a mobile device with Google's Chrome browser. Simply connect the Chromecast to your TV's HDMI port, visit chromecast.com/setup on your PC, download the app and follow the instructions from there.
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