Motivation
Google Chromecast is one of the most frequent streaming devices used in testing. It serves as an intermediary device that makes your TV “smart”. Because it has no remote included, you need to use your phone, tablet, or desktop for that purpose. Also, there is an option to use a TV remote for basic operations like Play and Pause.
Plugging your Google Chromecast into your TV
Google Chromecast contains standard HDMI output compatible with most TVs (with resolution at least 1080) produced after 2004.
Please, plug your Google Chromecast in the free HDMI port on your TV and connect the electrical cord into the power. The next thing is to locate an HDMI-CEC protocol within your TV settings and enable it.
Installing Home App
For iOS devices, please visit the Apple Store and download the Home App for your device model.
For Android devices, please visit the Play Store and download the Home App.
Launching Home App
After you download and install Home App on your phone, you can launch it by double-tapping on the app icon on your device.
Connecting your Home App to your Chromecast
Important: Connect the device you installed Home App to the same Wifi as your Chromecast.
Once you launch the app, tap on the Get started link.
Enter the preferred name for your home and tap on the Next button.
Enter your home address and tap on the Next button.
Give the location access to the app.
Select Chromecast/Google TV from the list.
Tap on the Next button.
Confirm that the code on your TV and within the app matches so you can proceed with registering Chromecast to the WiFi network.
Tap on Yes, I’m in.
Select the location of your Chromecast and tap on the Next button.
Select the Wifi network from the list.
Enter the Password.
Tap on the Next button and wait till your Chromecast connects to the Wifi.
Using a VPN on Google Chromecast
Please visit our How to share a VPN connection from your PC article for more information.