How To Use Chromecast Via Wifi

With that out of the way grab your phone and open the google home app then tap on the devices button.

How to use chromecast via wifi. To mirror an android device open the chromecast app on it the chromecast app is now known as google home tap on the burger menu in the top left corner this looks like three lines together. This will always show your wi fi interface even though your chromecast may be connected over ethernet. You don t need to pay for hotel wi fi. Open the google home app on your phone. Find your chromecast then tap the three dots in the upper right corner of its card.

The next step involves tapping wi fi forget this network that s it. The travel router can work as a replacement for a wi fi connection. Click the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen. Next we ll figure out which mac address your chromecast is using. On your device select your chromecast it should have the name you saved it with.

Make sure your mobile device or tablet is. This method will work on both ios and android devices. Tap the three dots on the upper right corner of your chromecast device to see the settings. If you wish to choose a different network change the network on your phone or tablet in the settings. Select a wi fi network for your chromecast.

Start the tv and open the google home app. If you don t see your wi fi network at all tap other wi fi network and enter in the network details. After connecting to chromecast s open wifi network click on the next button see image below 11. This should be the same network that your phone or tablet is on. If your chromecast or chromecast audio is connected to an existing wi fi network but you would like to connect it to a new one follow the steps below.

Next click on the wifi icon located to at the right corner of the taskbar on your computer and then click on chromecast s open wifi network see image below. First before you leave for your trip get your chromecast s mac address while it s connected to your home wi fi network. Simply connect the chromecast to the same wireless network as your device using the travel router. Tap the devices icon in the upper right corner.