topic Re: Cant setup original chromecast in Streaming

Cant setup original chromecast

kellydj — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:19:21 GMT

I performed a factory reset on a chromecast to change WiFi. My phone wont discover it. I have tried two iphones. Turned off and on WiFi on phone as suggested. It did not help. Can these devices be set up with a browser?

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

Byteguy — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:48:56 GMT

No, sorry, Google removed the ability to setup using a browser years ago. It had become too problematic.

You have to use the Google Home app on a compatible phone or tablet. Here are the instructions and some basic troubleshooting:

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998456

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

JenniferV — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:56:59 GMT

Hi folks,

Thanks for the help, Byteguy.

@kellydj, I hope this answered your question. If you still need help setting up your Chromecast, please let us know. We're here to help!

Regards,

Jennifer

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

Mj10200103 — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:50:46 GMT

Hi, I have a solution which works for me -

Reset your Chromecast.
Connect your phone's Wi-Fi manually to your Chromecast’s service set identifier (SSID) [which is the name of the chromecast which usually says "chromecast[1234]" on the lower left of your TV screen].
1. Open your phone’s Settings app
2. tap Wi-Fi
3. connect to the Chromecast SSID.
Open the Google Home app and try setup again. Voila!

Hope this helps!!

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

JenniferV — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:06:09 GMT

Hi folks,

Thanks for sharing the steps that worked for you, Mj10200103. We appreciate it!

@kellydj, how's it going? Do you still need help?

Thanks,

Jennifer

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

Jeran — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:09:08 GMT

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help?

Thank you,
Jeran

Re: Cant setup original chromecast

Jeran — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:45:13 GMT

Hey there!

We haven't heard back from kellydj, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, everyone!

Best regards,
Jeran