New router - Is there any way to change the wifi network on Chromecast 1542 without Google Home app?

[abellaj]

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Original Poster:SSLJJ

I need to change the network on my Chromecast 1542 without access to the Google Home App. Can I do it from my laptop, Windows 10?

[abellaj]

Hi SSLJJ,

If your Chromecast is still connected to an existing Wi-Fi network, you can follow these steps to change the Wi-Fi network it is connected to.

If you've already changed to a different Wi-Fi network, you do need the Google Home app. It cannot be done any other way, I'm afraid. 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 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.

From: David

(Gold Product Expert)

[Jeran]

Hey there SSLJJ,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,

Jeran

[Jeran]

Hey there!

We haven't heard back from SSLJJ, 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, David!

Best regards,

Jeran