
However, if the TV screen shows “Start pairing,” press and hold the "Back" and "Home" buttons on the remote until the light on the remote starts to pulse.
In most cases, the remote pairs automatically. Switch your TV to the HDMI input your Chromecast is plugged into, then wait for the remote to pair. You can also connect your Chromecast to an Ethernet network. Plug one end of the power adapter cable into your Chromecast and the other end into an open outlet. Plug your Chromecast into an available HDMI input on your TV or other display device. Note: Use the directional pad (D-pad) on the remote to navigate and select. Set up your Chromecast and Voice Remote Start with the TV and Chromecast remote You can also use an Ethernet connection. If you use a wireless network, make sure you have the wireless network password handy. Note: For best results, use a Gmail account. Note: A WPA2-Enterprise network is not supported. It also must support a 5 GHz connection to set up Chromecast on a 5 GHz connection. It must have the latest version of the Google Home app on Android or iOS. The phone or tablet must meet the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements to run the Google Home app. A mobile phone or tablet (recommended but optional). A display device with an HDMI input, such as a high-definition television (HDTV). A Chromecast with Google TV and Chromecast Voice Remote. If you want to set up a different device, you can find the instructions in Set up smart devices in the Google Home app.
Subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.Your Chromecast and the Google Home app walk you through the steps to set up your Chromecast with Google TV and Voice Remote. Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent, and might not be available in all areas.Make sure you have the wireless network password handy. Meet the minimum Operating System (OS) requirements to run the Google Home app.Note: A WPA2-Enterprise network is not supported. A compatible mobile device or tablet that must support a 5 GHz connection to set up Chromecast on a 5 GHz connection.A display device with an HDMI input, for example, a high-definition television (HDTV).The latest version of the Google Home app.A Chromecast device (3rd gen or older).
To set up your Chromecast, use a mobile device. Important: Chromecast setup on a computer is no longer supported.