How To Use Chromecast To Turn On Tv

Here s how to customize your chromecast background.

How to use chromecast to turn on tv. Google chromecast ultra 69 at amazon for your non 4k tvs. You should find a usb cord and a charging cord along with the thumb drive size device. You can also use the google home app to turn the tv off in the app menu. Find and tap the chromecast among your list of connected devices. Click yes and your device will connect to the chromecast.

If it matches click yes. Plug in your chromecast device. Make sure you power the chromecast by plugging it directly into an outlet. Connecting your chromecast to your tv 1 unwrap your chromecast box. The device name in your app should match the device name displayed on your tv screen.

Now your device will display a code that should match the code on your tv. 2 confirm what powers your chromecast. Plug the other end of the usb power cable into the included power adapter. Enable the setting and plug chromecast into an open hdmi port. With the hdmi cord of the chromecast plugged into your tv plug the other end of the chromecast into an outlet on your wall.

With the support of google home connect your chromecast to the tv with cec on. Just locate the tv in the list of devices and turn it off. Plug chromecast onto wall outlet. Google chromecast 3rd gen 35 at amazon how to change your chromecast background. However an easier and more intuitive method is to link your chromecast to google home and use it to turn the tv on and off using voice commands.

If you plug chromecast into the usb port on your tv it will turn off along with. With your tv off select a video or music to stream from your phone. Plug chromecast into your tv then connect the usb power cable to your chromecast. If your tv doesn t have this option unfortunately you won t be able to use this quick hack. Products used in this guide.