https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Need-Help-Connecting-Chromecast-4K-to-a-New-Network-Without-the-Remote/m-p/572260#M50263 <P>Unfortunately, Chromecast with Google TV devices require the physical remote to set them up.</P> <P>If it was up and running, you could do some controls using a Virtual Remote on a compatible phone or tablet:</P> <P><A href="https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499" target="_blank">https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499</A></P> <P>But, the actual setup steps require the physical remote.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is no way around that.</P> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:18:04 GMT Byteguy 2024-01-04T18:18:04Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Need-Help-Connecting-Chromecast-4K-to-a-New-Network-Without-the-Remote/m-p/571906#M50238 <P>&nbsp;</P><P><SPAN>Hey everyone!</SPAN></P><P>I recently faced a bit of a tech hiccup while on vacation. I brought my Chromecast 4K along to stream my favorite shows but forgot the remote at home. <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":grinning_face_with_sweat:">😅</span> I thought I could easily connect it to the hotel's Wi-Fi using my phone, but turns out it's not that straightforward.</P><P>I've tried various methods, from attempting to connect via Bluetooth to fiddling with different settings on my phone, but no luck. The main challenge is changing the Chromecast's Wi-Fi network without the remote, which seems almost impossible at the moment.</P><P>Has anyone faced a similar situation? I'm looking for a workaround to control my Chromecast with just my phone, especially to switch it to the right Wi-Fi network. Any tips or tricks would be hugely appreciated!</P><P>Thanks in advance for your help!</P> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:13:55 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Need-Help-Connecting-Chromecast-4K-to-a-New-Network-Without-the-Remote/m-p/571906#M50238 mbaclawski 2024-01-03T23:13:55Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Need-Help-Connecting-Chromecast-4K-to-a-New-Network-Without-the-Remote/m-p/572260#M50263 <P>Unfortunately, Chromecast with Google TV devices require the physical remote to set them up.</P> <P>If it was up and running, you could do some controls using a Virtual Remote on a compatible phone or tablet:</P> <P><A href="https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499" target="_blank">https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499</A></P> <P>But, the actual setup steps require the physical remote.&nbsp;&nbsp; There is no way around that.</P> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:18:04 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Need-Help-Connecting-Chromecast-4K-to-a-New-Network-Without-the-Remote/m-p/572260#M50263 Byteguy 2024-01-04T18:18:04Z