If you’re experiencing any of the following issues, try the troubleshooting steps below:
- The Google Home app can’t find your Google Nest or Home speaker,display or Cast device(s) when attempting to set up your device.
- Your Cast device isn’t showing up as an available device when casting from an app.
Step 1. Make sure Local Network Access is enabled
iPhone or iPad
- On your iOS device’s home screen (iOS 14 or later), tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy & Security
Local Network. You’ll find a list of apps.
- Turn on Local Network for the app(s) you would like to allow access to your network. This will allow permissions for your device to discover Cast-enabled devices.
Local Network. You’ll find a list of apps.Mac
- On your Mac computer (MacOS 15 or later), open System Settings.
- Select Privacy & Security
- Turn on Local Network for the app(s) you’d like to allow access to your network. This will allow permissions for your device to discover Cast-enabled devices.
Step 2. Complete the initial checklist
Make sure your device is:
- Nearby (within 6 meters).
- Plugged into a wall outlet.
- Powered on. The LED light on the side or back of the device will be white.
Step 3. Verify settings
Turn on location services and enable location permissions for the Google Home app 
- Open your device's Settings
.
- Tap Location
.
- Tap Apps
- Turn onLocation
.Connect to your Chromecast:
- Open your device's Settings
- Tap Wi-Fi.
- Connect to the Wi-Fi network that matches your Chromecast, TV or speaker that works with Google Cast, speaker or display, or TV or speaker with the Assistant. Look for something like GoogleHomeXXXX or ChromecastXXXX.
- Navigate back to the Google Home app.
Step 4.Complete the setup steps for your device
- Chromecast or Chromecast Ultra
- Chromecast Audio
- Google Nest or Home speaker or display
- TV that works with Google Cast
- Speaker that works with Google Cast