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How to activate Chromecast

George27 — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:11:35 GMT

I believe it is Gen 2.

bought off Amazon in feb 2022, just now unboxing it and setting it up. Connected to the tv and it says to set up with Google Home. In Google home it says Chromecast(needs activation) with a triangle with ! in the middle.

How do I activate it??

Thanks!

Re: How to activate Chromecast

MrVacca — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:55:58 GMT

Hi @George27 -

This is what I've done when I had a similar issue when the Chromecast wouldn't automatically connect. At the top left of the Google Home app home screen, tap Add, Set up device then New device.

Hope this helps, keep me posted!

Re: How to activate Chromecast

George27 — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:35:01 GMT

It already shows the device under "nearby Devices...but says the device Chromcaste needs to be activated...it is Darkened lettering, it cannot be selected. see photo

Re: How to activate Chromecast

MrVacca — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 12:51:53 GMT

Ah, thanks @George27 - what does it say when you click learn more right next to these devices need to be activated before setup?

Re: How to activate Chromecast

George27 — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:52:38 GMT

Apparently, there is a problem with Pixel phones and Chromcast. I was able to get my old phone working well enough to activate the Chromecast. See pic of where the link took me.

Thank you for your assistance!

Re: How to activate Chromecast

MrVacca — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:42:05 GMT

That is awesome @George27 - so happy to hear you were able to get it up and running. Thanks for the heads up!

Re: How to activate Chromecast

JenniferV — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:45:34 GMT

Hey folks,

I appreciate your help here, MrVacca.

George27, woohoo! Glad to hear that this has been sorted out and thanks for keeping us in the loop. In the meantime, do you still have other questions and concerns?

Regards,

Jennifer

Re: How to activate Chromecast

JenniferV — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:23:15 GMT

Hello George27,

I haven't heard from you in a while so I’ll be locking this thread after 24 hours. If you need help in the future, please feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Thanks.

Jennifer