Among various devices which allow you to stream media files from mobile phones and tablets to your TV, Google Chromecast is the most portable device. You can carry it anywhere you wish. But the only downside is that it can remember only one password at one time. Isn’t it very bad? But you don’t have to worry so much as you can easily set the Chromecast to new WiFi using simple and easy steps. Read this complete article to know how to connect Chromecast to new WiFi.
How to Connect Chromecast to New WiFi
Following are the steps to connect your Chromecast device to a new WiFi.
[1] First and foremost, make sure that your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same WiFi as your Chromecast device.
[2] Then, open the Google Home application on your Android or iOS phone.
[3] Following tap on your Chromecast device.
[4] Then select Settings at the top right corner and open the option Wi-Fi.
[5] Furthermore, click on the option Forget this network.
[6] You will be taken back to the home screen.
[7] Tap on the Add option at the top left of the Google Home application and click Set up device.
[8] Then, choose the option Add new device and add your new WiFi network.
And now, the setup is successfully done. You have successfully set up the Chromecast to the new WiFi network.
How to Change by manually resetting Chromecast
Following are the procedure to change the WiFi network by manually resetting the Chromecast.
[1] First, press and hold down the reset button on the side of the device.
[2] Make sure to press the button until the LED light stops flashing orange and it turns on flashing white.
[3] Then, following disconnect the USB power cable and wait for a few seconds.
[4] Furthermore, reconnect the USB cable, which will reset the device to the factory conditions.
[5] Once you reset the Chromecast, make sure to set up the device again, including WiFi.
Therefore, these are the steps to change the WiFi network by manually resetting the Chromecast.
Related: How to Reboot/Restart Chromecast
Wrapping Up
Google Chromecast remembers only one Wi-Fi at one time. Hence, you need to change your network if you wish to move anywhere. If you change the modem or router, the new network won’t match with the Wi-Fi network on Chromecast. So it is best to reset the Chromecast manually.