With the help of Google Assistant, you can control your television even if the remote is not available. For example, you can change the volume or start Netflix with just a phrase.

You can use your Chromecast or smart TV to watch streaming video content from your computer or phone. The setup process is the most time-consuming step, but it’s easy to do.

How To Connect Google Home To TV With Chromecast

If you have a Chromecast, a TV with an HDMI port, and a Wi-Fi connection that is at least decent, you can connect Google Assistant to your Chromecast. ..

To use the Chromecast, you need to first connect your TV to the network. Then, plug in your Chromecast. The Chromecast will likely plug into the HDMI port and use a micro-USB for power. The Chromecast Ultra is slightly different in that it uses an external power brick rather than plugging directly into the TV.

Once the Chromecast is plugged in and set up, connecting your Google Home device to Chromecast is easy. You should already have the Google Home app installed after setting up the Chromecast, but if not, take the time to download it now. You can find the app on both the Play Store and the App Store.

Make sure your Google Home and Chromecast are on the same WiFi network. If they’re not, you’ll have a hard time connecting them.Open the Google Home app on your mobile device. Google does not normally allow the Google Home app to be set up on computers. While it is possible, the workarounds are largely not worth the trouble.

Tap Add then Set Up Device. Tap Set up new devices. ..

  1. Tap the “Add a device” button on the main screen.
  2. Select the type of device you want to add from the list or create a new home for it.
  3. Enter your Wi-Fi password if prompted and tap Next.
  4. If you’re adding a new device, enter its serial number and tap Next.
  5. Tap Finish to add the device or Return to Home to finish setting up your home. ..

Google will present a list of compatible devices, including Chromecast. Tap on the device you want to use and it will start playing.

If you choose Yes, you’ll be asked to provide your personal information like your name, address, and phone number. If you choose No, your data will be kept anonymous.

Select the Wi-Fi network you want your device to connect to and click Next. You will then be asked if you want to receive emails or not. Select Yes or No. After this, select the video services you want to add and click Next. Tap Continue. Select the Wi-Fi network you want your device to connect to and click Next. You will then be asked if you want to receive emails or not. Select Yes or No. After this, select the video services you want to add and click Next. Tap Continue. ..

After all these steps have been completed, your device should now be linked. You can tell Google Home to “Play Friends from Netflix on Chromecast,” and the show should pop on-screen with no further prompting.

If you’re watching TV on a traditional TV, you can control the volume, skip episodes, and much more. However, you cannot turn the television off unless you have a Logitech Harmony Hub connected to it. ..

How To Connect Google Home To An Already-Set-Up Device

If you have a brand-new device, like a new phone or tablet, and you want to set it up so that it can be used with Google Home, there are a few steps you need to take. First, make sure that the device is connected to the internet. Then, open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet and click on the “Add a device” button. If the device is already set up in your home, like a smart TV or computer with Chromecast built in, then it won’t show up on this list of devices. In that case, you’ll need to connect the device to Google Home using one of the methods below. ..

  1. Connect your Google Home to your TV using an HDMI cable.
  2. Change the input on your TV to match the input on your Google Home.
  3. On your Google Home, press the “Alexa” button and say “connect to TV.”

If you’re not sure, make sure your device and Google Home are on the same network. If you’re not sure, check what network connection your smart TV uses in its settings menu.

Open the Google Home app.Tap the three lines in the top left corner of the main screen. Select Set up device. On the next screen, tap Add and select a device. Open the Google Home app.Tap Add and select Set up device. On the next screen, tap Add and select a device. Select your language and type in your address or room number. Tap Next to continue. Type in your address or room number and tap Next to continue setting up your Google Home device ..

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A list of devices will appear. Any linked devices will be shown at the top. Tap the search button in the top-right corner and type in the name of your device. Once you’ve found it, tap the device name.

You will be prompted to sign in. If you’re setting up a smart TV, use your account login with that brand—Sony, Vizio, etc. Once you sign in, you should get an alert that says [NameOfDevice] is now linked.

You can control your TV from your Google Home smart assistant by linking devices together. You’ll be able to cast content and images from your phone.

If you have a smart TV, the specific app for your model will also give you a digital remote that can do everything that a physical remote can. This is another great option for when the couch cushions have consumed it and you can’t find the energy to dig through them.