#Playstore chromecast for pc how to
#Playstore chromecast for pc software

I downloaded the Google Home app on an iPhone XR and tried to add the Chromecast, but I don't think I can do it if the Chromecast is not 'activated'. Show apps for //device.name// //category. I now have a Pixel 7 and the Device Utility on it refuses to connect to it after I have connected to the Chromecast WiFi SSID as directed. Thousands of apps There’s entertainment for everyoneTV shows, movies, music, games, sports and more. Never had to download the 'Device Utility' app before.īut, now Google Home wants me to use the 'Device Utility' (cr)app to activate my Chromecast. Have done this multiple times with no problems in the 5 years that I have owned the Pixel 2 and the Chromecast. Easiest thing to do in such a situation is to factory reset. Can I access Google TV from any Chromecast device Arrow. I had taken my Chromecast out of my house and connected it to a different 'home' in a different city/state. The Google TV mobile app can also be downloaded at no charge from the Play Store or App Store. I had absolutely no problem setting up my Chromecasts using my old Pixel 2.

#Playstore chromecast for pc software

I am a software developer and had to figure this out for myself, I can only hope that it works for others too. I must say that Google's Chromecast support was _very bad_ in my experience with them. To start casting, ensure you have the latest Crave app installed on your device by visiting the Google Play or Apple store to check for updates. It should now actually be able to connect to your device and set it up. If it finds just one device, move on to the next stepĤ) Go into your phones settings a turn wifi back on, we've bypassed the wifi check and we need wifi to complete activationĥ) Go back to the Device Utility app now that wifi is re-enabled, and continue with setup. If it finds multiple, tap on the device on the list. It should connect now and display the code on the screen.ġ) Let Device Utility tell you to turn off wifiĢ) Let it find your devices with wifi offģ) It will either find 1 device, or multiple. At this point in the app, we should be passed the blocking wifi check)Ĥ) Go back to the Device Utility app and tell it to connect to the device

#Playstore chromecast for pc how to

I was able to figure out how to work around this garbage app:ġ) Open Device Utility, and then turn wifi off as it says toĢ) Let it find your device, tap on the name if you have multiple devices that need activationģ) Go back over to your phone's wifi and turn it back on (wifi is required for setup, even though they force you to turn it off.