Google is one of the companies that always surprises its users with the updates and technology that it brings. In this case it has revolutionized with Chromecast, that despite being a small device has great versatility and simplicity when using.
This new device promises to change the way we watch TV from now on. It allows you to play videos, movies and all kinds of audiovisual content in Streaming. Although this is already obtained with a TVBox, what Google proposes appears to be much more powerful and innovative than other devices, exponentially maximizing the experience with these devices.
But surely you must be wondering how you can use it if it doesn’t have any keys or screen to handle it. It’s very easy, so don’t worry that in this guide you can see how you can configure it from any device and from different operating systems . If for some reason you do not have a wireless connection we will also show you how you can use it. In case you are thinking of buying one and want to know how it works in this part we will tell you.
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Steps to configure my Chromecast from any device
To configure this hardware, regardless of the equipment you are going to use, (iPhone, iPad, Android, MacOS computers, Windows PC) the first thing you should do is connect it to the HDMI port of the TV you want to program.
Search for the USB port, in case you don’t have it, you have to connect it to an external power source using the charger. Once connected, it will ask you to download the application and then you will see how to do this from different devices.
In Windows 10 from the PC
It should be noted that in order to configure this device with Windows 10 you must have the Google Chrome browser, if you do not have it you can download it from the browser you are using or by this link .
- When you finish downloading your Chrome browser , you must install it to start using it.
- If you already have it, just click on this link of the App .
- On the page that opened, you will go to the bottom where you will see that it says «You can also configure your Chromecast with this computer », you will click there.
- He will start searching for the nearest device, by now you must have your Chromecast connected to the TV.
- In what the device has detected, you will notice that the model will appear, you just have to press “Configure me”.
- You will be asked for permission from “Privacy policies and conditions”, you agree to start loading the initialization of the configuration.
- At the time it loads it will show a screen, at that moment you have to change the Wi-Fi network of your computer and connect to the one generated by the Chromecast.
- To do that you have to go to the “Wi-Fi Settings” and look for the network provided by the device, which is the same as you saw before. This network will be open so it won’t ask you for any password.
- After accessing the network, you must return to the page where the device network showed you, on which you must now press «Next» .
- When loading the next step a window will be thrown where you will confirm that the device you are pairing is the same one you have connected to your TV. On the screen you will see a code that should match the one you have on your computer, if so you just have to press « Yes», to go to the next step.
- Now you can assign the name you want and press where it says “Everything is right”.
- You have to confirm the Wi-Fi network to which you are going to connect the device (Your Wi-Fi network) and enter the password and press connectedConnectly.
- An icon should appear at the top of your browser, when you enter the it will show you the transmission options.
- When entering the transmission button you should see another tab, where you can select the device to which you will send the transmission. This is in case you have several Chromecasts.
- This lets you stream the application you have open in the tab or the entire desktop. If you want You can also control the multimedia volume for the TV. When you finish adjusting the above parameters, you will have your device ready and linked to the TV .
On Mac computers
To make the device work it is necessary to connect it to a wireless network. To do this you have to make it communicate with your computer and then follow these simple steps.
- The first thing you should do is open your Chrome browser and enter this URL: Chromecast.com/setup/ and click on “Download” to download the .dmg file.
- Then install the application, in the window that will open you will see a folder and the app you just downloaded, you must drag the tool to the folder.
- When you do that, you will see a window of privacy terms, just press the “Accept” button.
- The same will start searching for the nearest device.
- You have to keep in mind that you cannot change Wi-Fi, because the device is It’s setting up with your wireless network.
- You should know that Chromecast connects only to 2.4GHz networks , so if your MacOS is connected to a 5 GHz network , you must start the whole process again and look for a suitable network, so that your computer can detect it.
- When they are connected you will see the model of the device you are synchronizing , just click on “Settings” (blue button).
- The app will confirm that you are ready to start configuring the HDMI Dongle , just click on subsequentlyContinue anywhere.
- Now will start the process to configure the device, you must confirm the country you are in and «Continue» . He will start to link with it.
- A code will appear on both computers to confirm that the device you are pairing is yours. If they are the same codes you must click on “That is my code” if not press “My code is different”.
- This way you have already managed to create a connection between your device and your computer. Now you just have to connect it to the wireless network you are working with, select it and enter the password. If you wish you can change the default name to your device.
- This will start connecting the HDMI dongle to the Wi-Fi network, as it is the first time you have connected the device to your computer may ask you for some software updates.
- At the time they finish syncing you will see a confirmation message.
- Once that you have synchronized your Chromecast Dongle with your wireless network will ask you to install the Cast extension for the browser.
- In the window that will appear you must enter where you says “Get the Cast extension”, on the blue button.
- A tab will appear in your Chrome browser, which is like the installation step of the extension , just press the blue button that says “Add extension”.
- Later you will see a pop-up window of the extension, you just have to press where it says distinctAdd given.
- At the moment it was installed you will see an icon in your browser at the top, this will mean that your device configuration is complete with your Mac computer.
On Android
The first thing you have to keep in mind is that if you have the first generation Chromecast, you can configure it by the open Wi-Fi network that the device automatically creates. If instead is one of the latest versions, the connection will be made with the device via Bluetooth.
- The first thing you should do is download the Google Home app, that you can find in Play Store without any problem . >
- When you enter the application you will see that appears on the bottom of the device that has already detected a Chromecast and will show you the model. You will verify this with the one that appears on the TV in a corner .
- As soon as you see that they are the same, press accounConfigurar occurs.
- A window will open telling you that «Chromecast device was found», there you just have to press agreedContinue sever.
- When you load, a code will appear on your TV screen , the which should match the one that appears on your phone, if so, just press distinctSiper.
The connection will begin to be established between the device and the mobile.
- In that part you can rename your device.
- Now it will ask you to select the Wi-Fi network you are going to work with and the password , then press accounContinuar with.
- You have already made a connection, this will appear on your mobile device, just press representedConnect where.
- You will see that it will ask you if you want to access to get a better experience with the hardware, there you go accounted for acceptably.
- Now it will ask for an update, everything will depend if your team needs it, If you require that, it will only take a few seconds.
- At the time it was updated, he starts loading the Google logo on your TV screen and gives you a guide on how to send the content from your device to your TV.
On iPhone iOS
In this way you can not only configure your iPhone but also you can do it in the same way with your iPad and iPod without problems.
- You must enter your App Store, search and download «Chromecast».
- When the installation process is complete, go to the application and accept the conditions.
- Once this is done you must select «Set up a new Chromecast ».
- Now you must exit the app and go to the “Wi-Fi Settings” of your iPhone . You will notice that in the part where the networks appear you will throw the one we want, select it and return to the tool.
- When it detects the device, press «Next». You should see a code that both on the TV and on the phone have to be the same, then press again subsequentlyNextly.
- You it will ask you to choose the country or region in which you are located and at the time of selecting it it will change to the language of your country.
- In the window that opened you can modify the name if so you want to. Press importantNextly.
- Now you must select and enter the password of the Wi-fi network you use usually click on “Configure” to do so.
- At the end of this step is already configured and ready to use.
Without having Wi-Fi connection
If you want to do this you have to “cheat” your Chromecast, so you think it’s connected to a wireless network, when it’s actually linked to your mobile device.
- The first thing you should do is have the Wi-Fi information with which you will then connect.
- You must keep the TV off Like your device.
- Now you will have to use your mobile as a router, you must create a Wi-Fi hotspot on your device with the network data wireless that you will use by default. You can not change anything at all to the network.
- Now you are going to turn on your TV and your Google device, so that it connects directly to the Wi-Fi you are creating and cloning, (because it is the same name and password of the wireless network that you are going to use) on your mobile device.
- You should keep in mind that everything will depend on the equipment with which you are going to set up. Besides that you have to know that activities you cannot do with the same equipment you are using as a router.
- Once you identify it and connect, will be ready to use.
10 Chromecast tricks that you surely do not know and would like to know
Has it happened to you that you have some equipment and only use it in the usual way? But you think about the possibilities of knowing what other things you can do with these, or what other functions you can have and that can facilitate its use.
Adjust the streaming quality to your connection
In videos that are sent to the Google cast extension, you can select the type of streaming quality you want to have. You can apply this when you want to see something and the connection does not respond.
Chrome helps you send content
It is known that technology is evolving impressively and Google is no exception, since for some time it has been implementing compatibility between both software and hardware tools. This means that with these devices you can display the contents of a Chrome tab or screen on your Television.
Read text files
You can view files either from Word, PDF, Excel, regardless of the size it has. Also use it to read graphic novels, comics and more. But in order to use this trick you must download an app called « EZcast» , which is available at the Android and iOS store.
You can take advantage of the wallpapers
You can do this as long as you are not sending any files. Currently this function allows you to customize your wallpaper and transform it to what you want. You can have different scenarios on your TV screen, from family photos to works of art. You can even determine the waiting time between photo and photo.