Selecting a TV when all have the same ID

[DaisyJ]

I don't know if this is Chromecast related or not, ut since I've only seen it when setting up my Chromecast . . .

We have 4 TVs.  I'm trying to set up 3 (for now) TVs with Chromecast.  I have the Chromecast app on my phone.  When I change the TV source to Chromecast and look at the Chromecast icon in the top right, I see the name of the TV to the left of the icon.  On all 3 TVs the TV name is "Family Room TV."  Where does that name come from and can I change it?  Or are all TVs supposed to have the same name?

[Byteguy]

No, your Chromecast devices should not all have the same name.

You will need to use the Google Home app to change the devices' names.  Here are the instructions.

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7550874

Try turning them all on so you can see what they are showing in Ambient Mode.  That can help you figure out which one is which.  Otherwise, you may just have to give them names like TV Alpha, TV Bravo, etc in the app and then see what is says on the screens so you can then rename them Living Room TV, Den TV, Playroom TV, etc.

Good luck.

[DaisyJ]

I'll try it.  Umm, what's "Ambient Mode?"

[Jeran]

Thank you for helping out on this thread, Byteguy!

Hey there DaisyJ,

When your Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra isn't being used, it can quietly keep you entertained with a screensaver called Ambient Mode. Ambient Mode allows Chromecast to access the local time and weather associated with your device's location, as well as photos and personalized content associated with your Google Account. Check out this article for more information.

Best regards,
Jeran

[Princesss]

Hi there,

Just one quick final follow up since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

Best,

Princess

[Jeran]

Hey DaisyJ,

Do you have any more questions that we can address? 

Thank you,
Jeran