For Chromecast to work and control your tv efficiently, it must be connected to your tv. The adapter is connected to a tv using the HDMI port, and another USB port is used to connect the adapter to the power. After a successful connection, the power is turned on, and you check if the adapter is functioning. Then for better control of the tv, the adapter needs to be controlled by the application on an android phone. The application is the one that remotely controls the adapter, and the adapter controls the functioning of your tv.
Using Chromecast, you can stream various sites and video content using a touch of your phone. The control is just like someone using a remote and is efficient everywhere. With Chromecast installed, you can cast your sites, pages, or watch streams from your phone to a TV.
How do Chromecast works?
What is important to note is that the phone is the one that commands the adapter (Chromecast device) on which content to display on TV. If you are viewing a website or visiting a particular video stream on your phone, then the content is sent to the Chromecast device, which sends the signals to a tv. So for casting to work, all devices must stay connected.
What is the installation process of a Chromecast?
Chromecast installation does not require such technical experts; it is easier and can be done by everyone in their homes. The Chromecast device must be plugged into the tv using an HDMI port and have a power source to the adapter. After that, you install a Google Home application on your android phone. After successfully installing the app, the app will find the Chromecast device automatically and suggest if you want to connect to the same network as your phone.
If you want to cast videos from your computer, you can install the chrome browser, which plays a big part in remotely casting your content.
How do you turn off the tv with a Chromecast?
If you need to turn your tv off using Chromecast successfully, you should follow the following procedures:
Check if the tv has the HDMI-CEC feature. Mot of smart tv has this feature. It is the feature that helps TV control remotely by HDMI port connections. Enable the HDMI-CEC feature. Connect your Chromecast to your android phone and then try to control the tv using a voice command. To turn the Tv off, say the following commands: (okay Google, TV off), and if the Tv is off and you want to turn it on, say (Okay Google, TV on)N/B: most different tv brands have their HDMI-CEC feature renamed to specific names. Example are:
Samsung: rename its HDMI-CEC to Anynet+Sony: rename its HDMI-CEC to Bravia LinkLG: rename its HDMI-CEC to SimplinkPanasonic: rename its HDMI-CEC to Viera link, HDavi control.
However, if your Chromecast fails to connect to Wi-Fi, you should restart the device and check if it will detect the Wi-Fi. At some point, your android app may not find the Chromecast, and you should restart the app and try reconnecting to the device. The main screen of your application is the one that tells you if you are connected to the Chromecast.
Using one android application, you can control two or more Chromecast which are connected to different TV individually. It would be best if you renamed them uniquely to be able to control each device.
Does your TV work on an outdated Chromecast?
On various occasions, your Tv will fail to connect to your Chromecast if maybe the HDMI-CEC is not turned on or the Chromecast is outdated. You should ensure that everything is set accordingly by turning on HDMI-CEC and then connecting it to the Chromecast device. If it fails to connect, restart your Chromecast device and check the result. If all the troubleshooting fails to work, you can update the Chromecast to the latest version.
What are the other voice commands of Chromecast?
The list shows the command used in controlling your Chromecast device:
For volume control, you can say, “okay, Google, lower the volume”- to reduce the volume, “Okay, Google, volume up” – to increase the volume, “okay, Google, mute/unmute. ”For channel control: “okay, Google, change the channel to 57 on TV”, “Okay, google, next channel on Tv. ”For playback: “okay, Google, play,” “okay, Google, resume,” “okay, Google, stop. ”
Conclusion
Chromecast will work mainly on the digital TV on the market today. The display of your application is the one that lets you know if everything is successfully connected, and if no device is connected will display an error message of “could not connect with your chrome cast. “
Note that all the TV sets with a feature HDMI-CEC have this feature turned off, and you are supposed to turn it on if it’s the first time. You can search for a solution online to enable HDMI-CEC of your model on the internet since various brands have this feature renamed.
