Cant setup original chromecast

[kellydj]

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?

[Byteguy · Accepted solution]

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

[Byteguy · Accepted solution]

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

[JenniferV]

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

[JenniferV]

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

[Mj10200103 · Accepted solution]

Hi, I have a solution which works for me - 

1. Reset your Chromecast.
2. 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.
3. Open the Google Home app and try setup again. Voila!

Hope this helps!! 

[Jeran]

Hey there,

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

Thank you,
Jeran
 

[Jeran]

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