Set up your Chromecast device (3rd gen or older)

What you need to get started

• A Chromecast device (3rd gen or older)
• The latest version of the Google Home app
• A Google Account
• A display device with an HDMI input, such as a high-definition television (HDTV)
• iPhone or iPad with iOS 16.0 or later
• Access to a secure wireless network, with the password available
  • For Chromecast (1st gen), connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz network
  • For Chromecast, connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz network
  • For Chromecast Ultra, connection to a Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 5 GHz network

Important: Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent, and might not be available in all areas. Subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

Set up Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra

1. Plug in Chromecast.
2. On your iPhone or iPad, turn on Bluetooth and local network access for Google Home:
   1. Open the Settings app.
   2. Tap Bluetooth turn on Bluetooth tap < Settings.
   3. Tap Privacy Local Network turn on “Google Home” tap < Settings.
   4. Close the Settings app.
3. Open the Google Home app .
4. Tap Devices   Add Google Nest or partner device .
5. Follow the steps.
6. Setup is successful. You're all done!

Troubleshoot setup

If setup didn't work, try the following steps:

1. Reboot your Chromecast.
2. Unplug your router, then plug it back in.
3. Connect manually to your Chromecast's service set identifier (SSID).
   1. Open your phone's Settings app  tap Wi-Fi  connect to the Chromecast SSID.
   2. Open the Google Home app and try to set up your device again.
4. Factory reset your Chromecast.
5. Contact support.

Note: Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google doesn't provide technical support. Users may notice a degradation in performance.