How to setup Chromecast
Chromecast
Follow the steps to configure the Chromecast
Step 1:
Step 1:
Insert the Chromecast into the television set into one
of HDMI ports
Step 2:
Step 2:
Attach the USB connector cable to the Chromecast and
attach
other end to a power source; either a USB power adaptor connected to a
wall outlet (Highly recommended) or television set.
Step 3:
other end to a power source; either a USB power adaptor connected to a
wall outlet (Highly recommended) or television set.
Step 3:
Change your TV input to whichever port you plugged
your Chromecast into.
Step 4:
Step 4:
Turn on the device you wish to cast your Chromecast onto.
# For IOS/Android devices go into the app store/ Google play store and download the “Chromecast” app or go to “google.com/Chromecast/setup”.
# For Mac/PC open up your chrome browser (Note must use a chrome browser no other browser currently supports this) and go to “google.com/Chromecast/setup”.
# Side Note: Your Chrome browser also needs to be up to date with the latest version for the device to work.
# To update go to settings then click the “Help” on the left hand side this should take show you which version you are using and how to update. You can also type “chrome://help” in the address bar and this will take you to the same page.
Step 5:
# For IOS/Android devices go into the app store/ Google play store and download the “Chromecast” app or go to “google.com/Chromecast/setup”.
# For Mac/PC open up your chrome browser (Note must use a chrome browser no other browser currently supports this) and go to “google.com/Chromecast/setup”.
# Side Note: Your Chrome browser also needs to be up to date with the latest version for the device to work.
# To update go to settings then click the “Help” on the left hand side this should take show you which version you are using and how to update. You can also type “chrome://help” in the address bar and this will take you to the same page.
Step 5:
Turn on your Chromecast and screen that displays “set
me up” at the top should appear with a default
Chromecast name such as “Chromecast2372”
at the bottom.
Step 6:
Step 6:
From the
“google.com/Chromecast/setup” page or app/Google play store download the Chromecast software
onto your IOS/Android/Mac/PC. Once
downloaded open program/app to begin using
your Chromecast.
Step 7:
Select your Chromecast; it should be something like “Chormecast1345”.
# For mobile devices go to your devices Wi-Fi setting and select your Chromecast device. You should be prompted to do this once you click “Set up a New Chromecast”.
# On your Mac/PC it should automatically scan for Chromecast devices so all you have to do is click continue once you see your Chromecast.
Step 8:
# For mobile devices go to your devices Wi-Fi setting and select your Chromecast device. You should be prompted to do this once you click “Set up a New Chromecast”.
# On your Mac/PC it should automatically scan for Chromecast devices so all you have to do is click continue once you see your Chromecast.
Step 8:
You should be prompted to change your TV input until
you see a screen with your code. Once you
do click “that’s my code” to continue.
Step 9:
Step 9:
Next you are prompted to create your device name and
log into your wireless network. Once
you’ve done that click continue.
# Its important that your Chromecast and your device are on the same network
# If you’re trying to connect from Rutgers you will need to talk to a network administrator to connect to RUWireless/LAWN. If you’re doing this at home it should work fine.
Step 10:
# Its important that your Chromecast and your device are on the same network
# If you’re trying to connect from Rutgers you will need to talk to a network administrator to connect to RUWireless/LAWN. If you’re doing this at home it should work fine.
Step 10:
Your Chromecast should now be set up with a message
on your TV saying “reading to cast” now
on your device open up an app that
supports Chromecast or simply open your chrome browser and click cast symbol
Chrome cast Update (casting entire screen or new tab)
# Ensure the Google chrome browser you are using is fully updated and then visit Google for chrome extension for chrome cast:
# Ensure the Google chrome browser you are using is fully updated and then visit Google for chrome extension for chrome cast:
After the extension has installed successfully, click the
Google cast icon in the top right hand
corner of you chrome browser.
Next click the drop down arrow located on the chrome
cast extension menu.
Click ‘Cast entire screen (experimental)’ or ‘Cast
current tab’ in the drop down menu.Then click the chrome cast device you would like to use to cast your entire screen or cast the tab you are on. (e.g. HSChromecast6910)
Your entire screen or current tab should now be showing on the display device the Google chrome cast is plugged into.