In order to use Google Chromecast device, you need to go through a setup process that basically connects the Chromecast device to the same Wi-Fi network that is being used by the TV.
Once the setup process is completed, you will be able to use Chromecast to project videos, movies and TV programs from your phone, tablet or computer on to the large screen of your Home Television.
Setup Google Chromecast Device
All that is required to Setup Google Chromecast is to plug the Chromecast Device into the HDMI port of your Home Television and complete the Setup process using Google Home App on any mobile device.
Step 1. Connect Google Chromecast to TV
The first step is to physically connect the Chromecast device to HDMI Port of your Home Television.
1. Plug the HDMI End of Chromecast Device into HDMI Port of Home TV and Plug the USB End into any USB Port on the TV.
2. Using TV Remote, change the Input Source to match the HDMI Port (HDMI 1, HDMI2….) into which Chromecast device is plugged-in.
Note: On most Remote Controls you can change the Input Source by pressing the Input or Source button.
Step 2. Setup Chromecast Using Google Home App
The next step is to complete the Chromecast setup process using Google Home App, installed on your iPhone or Android Phone.
1. Download Google Home App on your Android Phone from Google Play Store. If you are using an iPhone, download Google Home App from the App Store.
2. Once the App is downloaded, tap on the Install option and follow the instructions to complete the Installation process.
3. Open Google Home App > tap on Get Started button > on the next screen, select your Google Account and Agree to terms and conditions by tapping on I Agree.
4. If prompted, allow Google Home to use your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Networks by tapping on the Allow option.
5. On Choose a Home screen, select an existing Home or Create/Add Another Home and tap on Next.
Note: If you select Add Home option, you will be prompted to type Name for your Home and tap on Next.
6. Wait for the Home App to locate your Chromecast device. Once that is done, tap on the Yes button.
7. You should now see a Code, both on Phone & TV screen. If the Code on Phone matches with that on TV, tap on the Yes button.
8. On the next screen, select a Location for your Chromecast Device and tap on Next.
9. On Connect to Wi-Fi screen, select your Wi-Fi Network and tap on Next.
10. Enter the Password for your Wi-Fi Network, tap on Connect and follow the next instructions to complete the setup process
After completing above steps, you are ready to project YouTube Videos, Movies and other media from your Phone, Tablet or computer onto the larger screen of your Home Television.