How To Use Chromecast Via Wifi
You can find the mac address or your chromecast s wi fi network interface from within the google cast app by going to devices.
How to use chromecast via wifi. Start the tv and open the google home app. You don t need to pay for hotel wi fi. Tap the devices icon in the upper right corner. If you don t see your wi fi network at all tap other wi fi network and enter in the network details. Changing wi fi on the chromecast.
The next step involves tapping wi fi forget this network that s it. Simply connect the chromecast to the same wireless network as your device using the travel router. Open the google home app on your phone. If you wish to choose a different network change the network on your phone or tablet in the settings. Next we ll figure out which mac address your chromecast is using.
Make sure your mobile device or tablet is. 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. With that out of the way grab your phone and open the google home app then tap on the devices button. After connecting to chromecast s open wifi network click on the next button see image below 11. Click the gear icon at the top right corner of your screen.
Tap the network name to select it. On your device select your chromecast it should have the name you saved it with. 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. 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.
Select a wi fi network for your chromecast. The travel router can work as a replacement for a wi fi connection. First before you leave for your trip get your chromecast s mac address while it s connected to your home wi fi network. Find your chromecast then tap the three dots in the upper right corner of its card.