How To Use Chromecast Via Wifi

After connecting to chromecast s open wifi network click on the next button see image below 11.

How to use chromecast via wifi. To mirror an android device open the chromecast app on it the chromecast app is now known as google home tap on the burger menu in the top left corner this looks like three lines together. Next click on the wifi icon located to at the right corner of the taskbar on your computer and then click on chromecast s open wifi network see image below. Tap the devices icon in the upper right corner. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is. Tap the network name to select it.

The next step involves tapping wi fi forget this network that s it. You don t need to pay for hotel wi fi. Simply connect the chromecast to the same wireless network as your device using the travel router. This method will work on both ios and android devices. Open the google home app on your phone.

First before you leave for your trip get your chromecast s mac address while it s connected to your home wi fi network. You can find the mac address or your chromecast s wi fi network interface from within the google cast app by going to devices. If your chromecast or chromecast audio is connected to an existing wi fi network but you would like to connect it to a new one follow the steps below. Select a wi fi network for your chromecast. Start the tv and open the google home app.

Tap the three dots on the upper right corner of your chromecast device to see the settings. Find your chromecast then tap the three dots in the upper right corner of its card. The travel router can work as a replacement for a wi fi connection. On your device select your chromecast it should have the name you saved it with. This will always show your wi fi interface even though your chromecast may be connected over ethernet.

With that out of the way grab your phone and open the google home app then tap on the devices button. Changing wi fi on the chromecast. If you don t see your wi fi network at all tap other wi fi network and enter in the network details. If you wish to choose a different network change the network on your phone or tablet in the settings.