Apart from many
new devices, Chromecast is also one of them. It will cost just $35. You can
able to cast media to your TV from the online source. It’s really an amazing
device that can also be gifted to someone on particular occasion. The only
drawback is that there is no manual available with the box of this device.
This is very
common with electronics device nowadays that their software are updated within
short time period. Even its core features are regularly upgrading. If you are
doubtful in connecting the device with TV then we have brought a manual that
will surely help you.
Chromecast setup guide:
1.
Contents of the box: When
you open the box, you will see the following things.
a)
Main
Chromecast dongle
b)
USB
cable for power input
c)
HDMI
extender cable
d)
Product
detail guide booklet.
2.
Chromecast dongle: This HDMI dongle must be connected to HDMI port of your TV.
This will get a power via USB cable. You have two options to provide power to
your dongle. One is through USB port and other one is through power adapter. Chromecast dongle should be connected
to Wi-Fi network for online streaming of videos and movie contents or mirroring
the chrome browser tab to your TV screen. There
is no remote with the dongle. You can control it from any supported device such
as computer, tablet or Smart phone but it must be connected to same home Wi-Fi
network.
3.
USB cable: This power cable is used
to supply power to Chromecast. The two ends of this cable are connected to
Chromecast and USB port of your Smart TV simultaneously. If your TV lacks USB
port then you can connect other end of cable to power adapter.
4.
Power adapter: This is optional thing and it is used to give
power supply to Chromecast if your TV doesn’t provide sufficient current to the
Chromecast.
5.
HDMI extender: Sometimes there is not sufficient space at the back of your TV to
connect the device directly so there is a HDMI extender cable that connects to
the TV and dongle. It is recommended to connect the extender to TV first then
to the Chromecast.
6.
Information booklet: The information booklet or manual provide Chromecast support to the user. You can
match the no of contents in your box with this manual. It’s also recommended to
read the instructions carefully before starting Chromecast set up.
Connect your Chromecast with TV: To connect the Chromecast with your TV first you
have to power your Chromecast via USB power cable by connecting it to the power
adapter or to the USB port. Next plug the Chromecast into the HDMI port of your
HDTV. Ensure that it is tightly connected.
Switch to correct HDMI source: make sure that you have selected the right
HDMI port from the remote of your TV. If you are having 2 ports in your TV then
select that one in which your device is connected. There you will see ‘set me
up on’ the screen. After that you may proceed Chromecast com setup. You can read step by step instructions from
there.
Install the Chromecast: Before using Chromecast you must download the
setup for your appropriate device from the wwwChromecast com setup. Once you complete with the setup you can cast from
all supported devices without installing setup again. It must be ensured that
both your Chromecast and supported device is connected on same Wi-Fi router.
Chromecast supports Wi-Fi 802.11 standards for its working. If you encounter
any problem during set up you can take Chromecasthelp from the help center.
Supposing that your device is set up properly,
you will observe ready to cast Chromecast message on your Home screen
additionally with Wi-Fi name indicated on the bottom left.
