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Gen 1 chrome cast needs reset to new network

HandyGoober
Community Member

I have a gen1 chrome cast and had it set up on another network scrolling pics but have brought it home and now Google home cant pick it up and i need to reset it to my home network. Where is the page that you can enter the alpha numeric code to connect with the unit??

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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

If you've already changed to a different Wi-Fi network, try these steps:

  1. Open the Google Home app.
  2. At the top left, tap Add + > Set up device > New device > set up new devices in your home.
  3. Follow the in-app steps.

If these steps above don’t solve the issue, you’ll need to factory reset your Chromecast, then set it up again using your new Wi-Fi network and password. If you're using Chromecast with Google TV, follow these setup steps instead.

Instead of factory resetting your Chromecast, if you're comfortable changing your router settings, you can change your new Wi-Fi network name and password in your router's settings to be the same as the previous ones. Your device should then automatically connect to the Wi-Fi.

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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

If you've already changed to a different Wi-Fi network, try these steps:

  1. Open the Google Home app.
  2. At the top left, tap Add + > Set up device > New device > set up new devices in your home.
  3. Follow the in-app steps.

If these steps above don’t solve the issue, you’ll need to factory reset your Chromecast, then set it up again using your new Wi-Fi network and password. If you're using Chromecast with Google TV, follow these setup steps instead.

Instead of factory resetting your Chromecast, if you're comfortable changing your router settings, you can change your new Wi-Fi network name and password in your router's settings to be the same as the previous ones. Your device should then automatically connect to the Wi-Fi.

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HandyGoober,

 

Thanks to  for helping here. How's it going with your Chromecast device? Let us know if you still need help and the Community will be happy to lend a hand.

 

Cheers,

Muddi

Princesss
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey there,

 

We just want to check if you have seen our response posted above. Let us know if you have additional questions, otherwise we'll be locking the thread.
 

Best,

Princess

Muddi
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi HandyGoober,

 

Due to inactivity, I'll go ahead and lock this thread in 24 hours. Feel free to start a new thread if you need assistance with your Google speakers and we'd be glad to assist you further.
 

Cheers,

Muddi