Make sure that the Google Cast™ Receiver or Chromecast Built-in app is enabled.
- On the supplied remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options: Select Apps → See all apps → Google Cast Receiver or Chromecast built-in → Enable.
Once you've got the Chromecast in-hand—still plugged into the power and TV! —just press the one and only physical button on the side of the unit for roughly eight seconds. The Chromecast's indicator light will blink while you're holding the button—slowly at first, then faster once it gets closer to resetting.
Yes, you can use Chromecast with a non-smart TV as long as the TV has an HDMI input port. But, NO, you can't use a Chromecast all alone. You need another device (phone, tablet, or computer) to tell it what you want it to do.
Reboot your Wi-Fi router – unplug it from the mains, wait for one minute and plug it back in. Disconnect the Chromecast by removing the power cable. Then and reconnect by plugging the cable back in. Finally, if your router has 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands make sure your devices connect to the 2.4GHz band.
From the Chromecast deviceWhile the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The LED will start blinking yellow. When the LED light turns solid white, release the button and the Chromecast will then reset.
Open a Chromecast-enabled app from a phone or tablet, without connecting to your WiFi. The Cast button will automatically appear, even though you're not connected to the WiFi. Tap the Cast button and select “Nearby device”. Follow the prompts to connect automatically.
Troubleshooting steps
- Connect the mobile device and your TV to the same network.
- Depending on your Android TV menu options, make sure that the Google Chromecast built-in app is enabled.
- Clear data on Cast function apps, Android System WebView and Google Chromecast built-in.
- Reset your TV.
- Restart the mobile device.
CES 2019: Samsung TV's Just Got Smarter With New Chromecast Type Feature. The concept is remarkable similar to Google Chromecast, you can browse for content on your Android phone or tablet, then “cast” that content to your Smart Samsung TV.
Turning the Chromecast, mobile device, and router off and on again at the same time can actually resolve many casting related issues. First try turning off your Chromecast by unplugging it, and while it's unplugged power off your mobile device and home router. Turn on your Chromecast. Turn on your mobile device.
To check Network status from the Google Home app:
- Launch Google Home.
- Select Devices in the top-right corner.
- Select the 3-dot menu for the Chromecast itself.
- Select Settings.
- Near the top, you'll see the name of your Chromecast, and just below you'll see which Wi-Fi network it's connected to.
Can't find Chromecast in the Google Home app
- Check your internet connection. Make sure Chromecast is within 15-20 feet (4-6 meters) of the computer, phone, or tablet used for setup. Verify the color of the LED light.
- Troubleshooting steps. Completely close the Google Home app and then reopen it. If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step.
Get started with these simple steps:
- Step 1: Plug in your Chromecast device. Plug Chromecast into your TV, then connect the USB power cable to your Chromecast.
- Step 2: Download the Google Home app. On your mobile device or tablet, download the Google Home app .
- Step 3: Set up Chromecast.
- Step 4: Cast content.
Change the Wi-Fi network of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio
- Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast device.
- Open the Google Home app .
- Tap your device.
- At the top right corner, tap Settings Wi-Fi Forget this network.
- You'll be taken back to your Home screen.
To connect an Android phone or tablet to a TV you can use an MHL/SlimPort (via Micro-USB) or Micro-HDMI cable if supported, or wirelessly cast your screen using Miracast or Chromecast. In this article we'll look at your options for viewing your phone or tablet's screen on the TV.
Open the Settings app. Under the “Personal” section, tap Google, then hit the Cast media controls option. Turn the slider to the “off” position.
Cast video to your Android TV
- Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android TV.
- Open the app that has the content that you want to cast.
- In the app, find and select Cast .
- On your device, select the name of your TV.
- When Cast. changes colour, you're successfully connected.
Casting and screen sharing to a Samsung TV requires the Samsung SmartThings app (available for Android and iOS devices).
- Download the SmartThings app.
- Open Screen Sharing.
- Get your phone and TV on the same network.
- Add your Samsung TV, and allow sharing.
- Select Smart View to share content.
- Use your phone as a remote.
