Chromecast is the excellent-value video streaming dongle by Google that can turn any dumb TV into a Smart one. The steps for Chromecast Setup has been explained below that can get your device up and running to start downloading and installing apps to Chromecast. According to Grant J. Kidney It is really very easy to setup the Chromecast and keeps downloading and installing apps with ease.
It allows you to stream videos and even download games from Play Store which you can enjoy playing on the larger screen of your TV by using your Smartphone as the controller. You can also mirror your Android device simply by launching the Google Home App and selecting the Cast audio/video from the menu and then choose the Chromecast from the list.
Update: With latest update from Apple & Chromecast, it supports streaming of facetime videos on windows PC without any external apps or devices.
Chromecast Setup For TV, Smartphone, and PC:
Google Chromecast is the popular and affordable video streaming dongle available today, and not to mention, one of the best indeed. But, before you start downloading and streaming everything that the internet has to offer with your Chromecast, it is necessary to get your dongle up and running efficiently. The Google Chromecast Setup
process is quite intuitive and simple, but if you find difficulty in setting up the device and running, then here is a step by step guide for you to make things simpler and easier for you.
Although the design of Chromecast has been changing ever since Google first launched the product, the setup instructions for Chromecast are always the same. You need to follow the below steps to turn any TV with HDMI port into a Smart TV.
Requirements for Chromecast Setup:
The basic requirements for Chromecast Setup are:
- Television set with HDMI port
- USB Port or ability to plug in the USB cable to the main adaptor near to the TV
- The TV must connect over Wi-Fi
- Remote Control device
Step 1: The Chromecast by Google usually has its own HDMI connector and short HDMI extension cable which you are required to use based on the location of HDMI port on the TV. The latest models of Chromecast come with longer HTML dongle, so you are not likely to use the extension. The latest models can be connected directly to the TV and it is powered in the same way.
Now plug in the Chromecast into the HDMI port on TV either by the extension or directly on the port available on TV.
Step 2: The second step to Setup Chromecast is to connect the dongle and switch on the TV. Check if the TV detects the Chromecast and ensure that the dongle is inserted into the right input. Now, you need to use the remote control of the TV to choose the HDMI input and check if the TV detects the device.
Step 3: The third step is to download the Home App of Google by visiting the official website at chromecast.com/setup on the device where you will be using the dongle. To complete the downloading of the Home App you need to tick the boxes of terms of services and ensure that the TV is connected to your local network via Wi-Fi.
Step 4: Now once the downloading of the Home App is over, you need to choose the devices icon available at the right top of the Google Home App. Once you tap on the icon it will start searching for all available casting hardware on the network. It will find all the available hardware and provide you with the list. You are required to select the Chromecast from the list and tab on “Setup Chromecast” and click “Continue”.
Step 5: A unique code will pop up on the screen of your phone. You are required to tally the code with the one that appears on the screen of the TV. Now tap I “See the Code” and press “Continue”.
Step 6: In the process of Chromecast Extension, you also have the authorization to change the name of your Chromecast dongle to something that is memorable for you easily or to anything else. After changing the name of the dongle, you need to click “Continue”.
Step 7: Now you need to choose the Wi-Fi network and press the “Continue” button. The Chromecast dongle will automatically connect to the internet through the network you have selected. In the process, you can also download and install the latest updates online. You need to follow the instructions and prompts to login to the Chromecast with your Google Account and complete the process of Chromecast Setup.
Conclusion:
So, you are done with the process of Chromecast Setup and hence you can start streaming videos using your Chromecast. There are many applications available that support casting and to start streaming you simply need to tap on the “Cast” icon present on the home page.
Hopefully, this step by step tutorial would help you to Setup Chromecast on your TV and allow you streaming videos with ease.
