How to setup Chromecast for iOS and Android
Before you plug in the Chromecast, download the app from the iOS App Store or Google Play. This is key to setting up your device.
Next, plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port and connect it to a power source. Itâll burst into life.
Whether youâre using Android or iOS, ensure that Bluetooth is on, then open up the app and select Devices. Hit the âSet Upâ button for your Chromecast, which should be visible. The code on your phone should match the code on your TV, so touch âI see the codeâ. Now go through the rest of the set-up as instructed.
If youâre connecting just from Chrome, head on to the Chromecast setup page and itâll talk you through the steps, including downloading the browser extension.
One important note is that the first generation Chromecast doesnât support 5G networks, so if you have a Virgin Media router which creates separate 5G and 2G networks, youâll have to connect it to the 2G one. This is particularly annoying as it means youâll have to be on the 2G network all the time when youâre beaming content.
If you have one of the new second generation Chromecasts, however, then both 2G and 5G networks are supported.
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Download the Chrome extension   Â
While most of your Chromecasting will be done from your iOS or Android device, the Chrome browser can also do a few nifty things (mainly browser casting, which weâll talk about later). First off though you need to download the extension. Open up Chrome, head to the Chrome Web Store and search for Google Cast. Download the extension (note, itâs an extension, not an app) and itâll install, popping a little cast icon â a rectangle with a few lines in the bottom corner, in your menu bar.
