How to Set Up and Use Chromecast with Google Home

Table of Content

• Troubleshoot setup
• Chromecast not showing up? One of these 7 solutions should remedy the problem
• Restart and Update the Chromecast
• Reset the Chromecast to factory settings
• Step 1. Check your internet connection
• Why is my Chromecast not showing up?
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Open your phone’s Settings app tap Wi-Fi connect to the Chromecast SSID. Another thing you can do is to update the router’s firmware – if there’s an update available. If this isn’t the cause for you not being able to connect your Chromecast device to your Google Home app, at least you’ll be safe while online.

If this did not resolve the issue, continue to next step. Verify the color of the LED light. Chromecast should be powered on with a white flashing LED light. If your mobile device can’t find your Chromecast during setup, try the following solutions.

Troubleshoot setup

If any of these steps helped you solve your problem, awesome! If they didn’t, then troubleshooting isn’t your problem. The Troubleshooting list involves 3 steps, and they work on both Chromecast and Google Home.

That’s why performing a factory reset on your Chromecast might solve this problem. Make sure the WiFi and Google Home are visible and in range. If any of these two devices are out of range, put your Chromecast near them and make sure they’re connected. Still, if this doesn’t work, then don’t give up hope yet, because we’ve got more options to try. You can verify this by checking the Chromecast screen on your TV. You should see your Wi-Fi network name and current type displayed on the screen.

Chromecast not showing up? One of these 7 solutions should remedy the problem

The last step on the list is for iPhone and iPad users only. Turn on the Bluetooth function. If this didn’t solve your problem, follow the next step. Now that you’re familiar with the purpose of Chromecast, let’s talk about its functions.

It’s quite handy, and the only thing you need is a strong and stable Wi-Fi connection. It depends on what device you are using. If you are using iphone with the latest ios 14, then go to settings, privacy, local network and enable google home. Also turn on wifi, bluetooth and location .

Restart and Update the Chromecast

Here's how. You can control your Chromecast device using your voice with Google Home. Here's how to do it. You’ll need to connect your Chromecast to the same network you set it up with.

Chromecast is one of the oldest and most prominent parts of Google’s ecosystem. Affordable, feature-rich, and makes Android TV such a pleasant experience. In most cases. For some time, some users have had a hard time with Chromecast, as it doesn’t appear on the Google Home app although the device works just fine. For some reason, the Google Home app can’t find Chromecast. We have a few solutions to recommend.

The problem is mainly with your home WIFI. So make sure the internet connection is working properly. Then, the Google home app could have a software issue. If so, you need to reset it.

If there’s one thing that’s most frequently related to Google Home issues with smart devices, it must be the network. Especially if you have a lot of connected devices and use a subpar router to keep them all on the grid. When I set mine up I had to change my router WiFi settings to 2.4ghz frequency ONLY rather than 2.4/ 5ghz. Before that the Chromecast (2.4ghz) was showing connected to the router but my phone couldn't 'see' it on the network until I changed the setting. The best way to start the troubleshooting is restarting both devices.

Open the Google Home app and try to set up your device again.

Another option is to reset your Chromecast gadget to its factory settings. You don’t have to worry about losing your data – the only thing you’ll need to do is to set up the device again. Resetting Chromecast to the factory settings is simple – press the button on the back of the gadget and hold for around 20 seconds.