Chromecast is a product of Google. It provides the service of casting your device on the TV. But there is always a time when your great device makes some problems. Sometimes we need to change the Wi-Fi connection of the Chrome cast device. The following article will help you to change your Wi-Fi connection on your Chromecast device.
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What is Chrome cast?
Chrome cast is a media streaming adaptor. Chrome cast is a small portable device. You can stream your android, IOS, and Windows OS devices to your TV by using chrome cast.
It is a product of Google. There are two cables connected to this device one is to connect the device to the TV by connecting it to the HDMI port and another one is to power up the device by connecting it to the USB port.
Chrome cast has several types according to its updates; 1st, 2nd.and 3rd generation Chrome cast, Audio, and Ultra Chrome cast. There are no separate remote to command over the Chrome cast like the fire stick TV has.
A simple application can control your Chrome cast: Google home. You need to install this application on your mobile after connecting Chrome cast on your TV. Then connect the application to the Chrome cast device by connecting it to the same Wi-Fi connection. Then you can command over your Chrome cast device.
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How to Reconnect or Change New Wifi Network on Chromecast?
You may have two or more Wi-Fi connections in your home for different purposes. For example one for normal purpose and another for official usage or personal usage. You may need to change into another Wi-Fi sometimes.
Notes:
Chrome cast can only remember one Wi-Fi network at a time. Changing the Wi-Fi connection means your device will no longer connect to the old connection automatically.
Requirements:
- Two or more Wi-Fi connections.
- A mobile device capable of accessing the Wi-Fi connection.
- Google home application.
Instructions:
To command over the Chrome cast application you need to connect the device to the Google Home app.
# STEP 1. First, start and connect the google home app to the same Wi-Fi the Chrome cast has been connected already.
# STEP 2. Go to the devices page, now we can see the details about the paired Chrome cast device.
# STEP 3. Tap on the network entry. A popup will be shown.
# STEP 4. Select the new Wi-Fi connection you need to connect.
# STEP 5. Set up a password and tap ok.
Important Notes: A warning note will be shown to you that if you tap ok your Chrome cast device will no longer connect to the old Wi-Fi connection, from now on this device will connect to the new connection automatically. You can also manually change the Wi-Fi network in your mobile device if you want.
# STEP 6. Now connect the mobile device to the new Wi-Fi connection to cast the multimedia.
Final Words
We hope this article helps you to gather the info you surfed for. If you don’t want to see the settings changing process on the TV screen you can switch off the TV and do all the work on the mobile device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is Chromecast not Connecting to your Wifi?
There are a few possible circumstances to resolve these connecting issues, the reason may be a few technical or nontechnical minor points to remember those are
- Unplug and reconnect your Chromecast power.
- Turn off your wifi router and mobile device and restart it again.
- For some instances keep your all device off.
- Turn On your router and modem until the signal starts blinking.
- Turn on your Chromecast and wait for (1 min) to fully established