In this video, you will learn how to set up and use
the third-generation Google Chromecast.
Use the clickable sections below
to skip to different parts of this tutorial.
First, plug the power cable into your Chromecast,
then plug the Chromecast into your TV's HDMI port
and plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
Make sure your TV is tuned
to the same input as your Chromecast.
Next, download the Google Home app
from your phone's app store.
Open up the app
and tap "Get Started" in the bottom right.
Select the email account you want linked to the device
and tap "OK."
Now create or choose a home for your device.
Give it a nickname,
then scroll down and type in your address.
Tap "Next."
Make sure your location access is on.
Your phone will then look for devices.
The app will then ask what device you're setting up.
Tap "Chromecast."
Make sure your device is plugged in.
Tap "Next."
Once the Chromecast has been found,
hit "Next" on the bottom right.
Then follow the prompts to finish your setup.
You can link other devices to your Chromecast
during or after setup of the device.
We'll show you how to set up a couple of them
through the Google Home app.
To connect to Spotify,
tap on "Media" in the top left corner of your screen,
then tap "Music" under "Manage your system."
Next, tap "Spotify."
Make sure you have the Spotify app
already download on your phone.
To play music, click "Media" on the home screen,
then tap to listen on the Chromecast device.
You can switch through songs and change the volume
on your Google Home app.
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To set up streaming services like Netflix,
tap "Media" on the home screen,
then scroll down to "Videos" under "Add services."
Tap "LINK" under Netflix
and confirm that you would like to link
by tapping "LINK ACCOUNT."
Then follow the prompts.
To cast Netflix,
open up the Netflix app on your phone.
Now tap the casting icon in the top right.
Lastly, select your Chromecast device.
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Narrator: To cast from a laptop,
open up Google Chrome.
Click on the three vertical dots on the top right,
scroll down, and click "Cast."
Finally, select the device location name.
To cast from your phone,
you can go to apps directly.
For example, open your YouTube app
and tap on the casting icon
on the top right of your screen,
then select your Chromecast device.
Once you've selected a video,
tap "Play" in the square,
and it should pop up on your TV.
The video will keep playing,
even if you close the app
and use other functions on your phone.
You can also use Google Assistant
in the Google Home app to cast.
Tap the microphone at the bottom of the screen
and say a command.
For example, you can say,
"Play Spotify on Den TV."
You can then adjust the volume
and change songs on your app.