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How to change Chromecast WiFi network?

If you have two WiFi networks at home for different purposes, for example, one for normal usage, and the other connecting to a VPN server, you may sometimes want to switch  Chromecast WiFi network.

This tutorial will show you how to change  Chromecast WiFi network  if you have more than one WiFi network at home.

Please note, this tutorial assumes you can access both WiFi networks. If you no longer have the access to the old network, you have to reset your Chromecast as shown in this tutorial.

Chromecast can only remember one network at any time. Changing Chromecast WiFi network means that the old network info will be deleted from Chromecast device.

Chromecast can only access 2.4GHz WiFi network. But your mobile devices or PCs that are on 5GHZ  network or on Ethernet can still find and connect to this Chromecast device,  as long as your devices and Chromecast are connecting to the same router.

To switch or change Chromecast WiFi network, you need:

  • 2 or more WiFi networks in the same location (otherwise, why switch?)
  • your mobile devices can access both networks
  • Chromecast can access both  WiFi networks (2.4G only)
  • mobile devices with Chromecast app installed

In this tutorial, we will use an Android  device  (iPhone or iPad works in the similar way). The Chromecast WiFi network will be changed from “dlink24g” to “tplink24g” .

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1) Step 0: Power on Chromecast
2) Step 1: Start Chromecast App on mobile device
3) Step 2: Connect mobile device to Chromecast
4) Step 3: Change Chromecast WiFi network
5) Step 4: Connect your Mobile device to the network
5.1) Do you have any problems to change Chromecast WiFi network? Please let us know in the comment box below.

Step 0: Power on Chromecast

To change Chromecast WiFi network, Chromecast must be on and connected to a WiFi network.

If you do not want to watch the changes on TV (you can always see it on your mobile devices), you do NOT need to power on the TV.

Step 1: Start Chromecast App on mobile device

To manage the WiFi network for Chromecast devices from a mobile device, you have to start Chromecast App in your mobile device.

Once the  Chromecast App is started, your mobile device will search for any Chromecast devices in the same network in range.

The discovered Chromecast devices will be listed once the search is over as shown below.

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Step 2: Connect mobile device to Chromecast

In the devices page,  tap the Chromecast device  to connect the mobile device to this Chromecast device.

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When your mobile device is connected to (paired with)  the Chromecast device, the detailed information of this Chromecast setup will be shown as below:

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Now, the device is connected to dlink24G.

Step 3:  Change Chromecast WiFi network

To change Chromecast WiFi network, simply tap the network entry as shown above. This will brings a popup window showing current network info.

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Tap the current WiFi network info as shown above, you will get the list of WiFi networks in range (discovered by your Chromecast device).

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Tap on the new  WiFi network you want to use.

Provide the password for that WiFi network.

Tap OK to change Chromecast WiFi network.

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Now you will get a warning message. It tells you that if you tap OK, your Chormecast device and your mobile device will be not in the same network. The Chromecast App on your mobile device will automatically switch your mobile device’s WiFi network to the same network as Chromecast. In other words, your mobile device will change WiFi network automatically after you change Chromecast WiFi network.

Of course, if the password of the new network is not saved in your mobile devices, the connection will fail.

You can also manually change the WiFi network in your mobile device. Please check the user manual of your device.

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After tapping OK, the Chromecast device will try to connect to the new WiFi network. Now you finish to change the Chromecast WiFi network.

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Step 4: Connect your Mobile device to the network

If both of your mobile device and Chromecast connect to the new network successfully, you will be able to find in the devices page as shown below.

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This means you successfully changed Chromecast WiFi network. You can now stream contents to your TV from this new network.

Do you have any problems to change Chromecast WiFi network? Please let us know in the comment box below.

For more Chromecast  tutorial, you may check our Chromecast how-to guide page.

Enjoy your Chromecast!

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Comments

  1. \Bert Gregg says

    The device worked until we installed u-verse recently, but I can’t change inputs. When I try, I’m prompted to open the chrome cast app.. This starts the connection process with no options except “continue” and “cancel” The only option results in another long fruitless search for the device which is plugged in and blinking, but inoperative.. Is there any other way to change inputs?

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  2. Lindak says

    How can a connect my chromecast when it only recognized a wifi who’s router was fried in an electric storm & replaced with a different combination router/modem?

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  3. Amit says

    My Chromecast was working fine for my Wireless Network/Laptop. I changed the wireless network while giving a demo at my friends place using his laptop. Now the issue I can setup the device only using my friends Laptop lime its tagged to it.
    I can see my chromecast but cannot set it up using my Laptop( and my network. I have tried resetting the device but still same issue. Not sure if I am missing something here or just a silly mistake from my side.
    error: “we cant seem to connect to your chromecast.”

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  4. Ionela says

    I changed ISPs from Comcast to Frontier, updated Chromecast settings (wifi ID and password) but it does not connect. It says “Something went wrong” and to check to network settings and try again. I’ve checked and double check the wifi id and password. Still no luck…any ideas?

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  5. Stacy says

    My chromecast was working fine until, I added a password to my wifi. Now, it tells me that it cannot connect after I add the correct password. Can anyone help me?

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  8. martha hadden says

    I am trying to change my chromecast setting from the lower setting to the higher one. We were unable to do that when we installed it and the lower setting is stopping when watching a movie. It didn’t go the way the the tutorial said and I may have deleted the chrome cast from my iPad. I have it on my apple lap top. HELP!!! I am not technically savey. Thanks.

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  9. click4pardeep says

    When I set it up the ChromeCast worked fine and I was able to connect to it via my Andriod mobile, laptop and Desktop, but once I switched off all, and in morning it keeps saying “Connected to dlink (wifi network name) but cannot access the internet” the set up also fails as it is unable to find Chromecast device. Not sure what went wrong but it was working perfectly on the first day of purchase. I am using Dlink router with 2.4 GHz and for ChromeCast an external power supply and HDMI extender as mentioned in manual.

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  10. Miki says

    My daughter tried to set up her chromecast at college and wasn’t able to get the cast icon on her apps such as Netflix and Pandora. She just brought it home and I was able to set it up on our home tv. Can you take chromecast from one location to another? If so, how do you change the wireless network?

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  11. ricky says

    When I switch on chromecast my iPhone connects to my wifi network although router is switched off, any ideas why?. Thanks

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  12. Ricky says

    Thanks Simon, does that mean although phone shows connected to wifi, it won’t actually stream to chromecast?, my phone connects to known networks automatically.

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  14. Isaiah says

    Hi I just bought chrome cast. I don’t have WiFi at home but I use my mobile data. Can I still cat stuff off my android phone to my tv using the device?

    I’ve tried but it keeps saying to check password… What to do!!!

    Help!!

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  16. Samsam says

    CC working sporadically even though only about 40′ from the router. I bought at TP-LINK and put it about 1/2 way between. The CC still does not run continuously. Stopping every few minutes to get the movie again. Solutions?

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  19. Erik Ödlund says

    I have the problem that in the options for Wi-Fi there is no drop down menu, I can only change Wi-Fi by completely resetting the Chromecast.

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  20. seymore says

    Chromecast was “JUNK” from day one. I purchased two of these worthless devices. I finally gave up and just ordered amazons tv stick. hoping to have better luck plus it’s cheaper.

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  21. Bob says

    I have reset my chromecast but I can not make it reconize my tv, I changed internet providers and I have changed the modem settings. The display on the tv shows it is connected but when I go to diveces on the app it shows no diveces.

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  22. John says

    After an update (Dec 2015) chromecast shows a network name of one of my neighbors routers when I switch on TV. I can’t access chromecast like before from any of my mobile devices. Funny enough, I can see on my router the IP address of my chromecast device. My and the neighbors networks are password protected. How can I switch back to my network?

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  23. Albert Masri says

    I had to reset my wifi, followed your method 1, it changed wifi and connected, but I cast I have no audio on either my phone or TV

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  24. Steve Onken says

    think a minute folks: i have a network at home with chromecast hooked up. I move the device to work to use it there – my phone immediately picks up the WORK network. However, your instructions say that BOTH the device and my phone must be on the same network! That NEVER happens unless both networks are in the same location, so I can NEVER change the network on my chormecast. Seems like a really dumb arrangement … unless there is a method you have not explained.

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  25. Meagan Sowell says

    We have recently had problems with our internet and the guy came out and added anot her wifi connection, so we have 2 now. We’ll now our chromcast want work it says can’t find a chromcast device. We reset the chromcast nothing works!!

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  26. Fred Lowry says

    Hi

    I’m trying to get the Chromecast to connect to my router via a Netgear N300 wifi extender.
    The extender is set up correctly as I can see it from my Android with the network name of my router and _EXT suffix. I can also connect to the internet via the extender. When I login to view the Chromecast device info wifi list there is only the main router listed. My Android can see both the main router and extender. Any advice welcome.

    Rgds

    Fred Lowry

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  27. Maarten says

    Hi,
    I bought a google Chromecast about two months ago and used it since then at home where it all worked perfectly. But I actually bought a Google Chromecast to use it at my dorm (where I’m not having a cable for my tv, so it seemed like the perfect solution). At my dorm we are with 120 people (with each an individual password) on the same WiFi-network and I don’t have access to the router, so I can’t really give you any information about that. So when I try to set up my Chromecast it says: ‘This Google Cast device was manufactured for a different country, and may not be compatible with your Wi-Fi network.’ After that it says: ‘Chromecast connected to Wifi but can’t access the internet.’ So it seems like there is a problem with connecting to the Wifi-network. I already tried to reset my Chromecast but nothing changed after that. I really don’t know what to do… I also tried to connect with another WiFi-network (called ‘Studenteninternet(AEP)’) but then it says immediately ‘Chromecast couldn’t connect to ‘Studenteninternet(AEP). Check your input.’
    Thank you!

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  28. Frieda Vizel says

    Hi – I have Chromecast at home and we love it. We often have airbnb guest so I put the chromecast on the guest network so everyone can enjoy it. The problem is that all our devices default to the home network and it’s a pain to always change network in order to be able to cast. I see we can’t cast from two networks at once, but is there maybe a workaround suggestion you might have? Thanks

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  29. Katie says

    I had my router replaced with it can a new wifi name and password. My chrome cast is logged into the old wifi name and password. How do I change my wifi and password so my chrome cast is logged onto my current wifi?

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  31. Russell Martin says

    Problem: After new router and clicking the NOW [button[ > Cast, I get “No Cast destination found. Need help?” .

    My Chromecast was working fine with my old Wi-Fi router. Recently I upgraded my Internet speed with a new AT&T router and a third-party IP. Now my previously installed chromecast2 can no longer be found using chromecast.com/setup. I Reset my Chromecast dongle 4X by holding down the reset button for 30+ seconds until it blinks orange/red. I also disconnected it and done the same.

    My AT&T router and Chromecast show up on my Smart-TV’s wireless access points and under Input.

    Under my Smart-TV Input>Chromecast, it reads Welcome. To get started, download the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. I only have a PC with Windows 7.

    Do I need the Google Home app? Previously I installed directly onto my PC only.

    I feel my problem is in the AT&T router firewall setting and possibly the DHCP setting which is enabled. I tried to contact AT&T but I don’t have an account with them being that I am with a third party IP. No help there.

    Any suggestions which your help. Thank you, Russ.

    BTW: I haven’t been able to update my Chrome Browser for weeks!!!??? I tried everything.

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  32. Jen says

    While trying to connect my New iPhone to Chromecast and I accidentally deleted the Chromecast device off of the google home app. I can not get it to reconnect. I also think the Chromecast is still connected to my old wifi name which I no longer have access to. Anyway to make this work again?

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  33. lynne breaker-rolfe says

    Hi
    I really need some help as not that technical
    When I try to connect my samsung a3 (2016) to my chromecast it says it cannot connect to the WiFi.
    On the TV it automatically shows chromecast8769 this is shown on my phone in the WiFi list.
    When I do the set up and enter other and put in the chromecast8769 it does not connect.
    I don’t know where I am going wrong so any advice would be appreciated.
    Thank you
    Lyn

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  34. Alan says

    I had a problem with my Wi-Fi so had to get a new router but now I can’t change my Chromecast because I can’t be on the old Wi-Fi. Can I still change Wi-Fi

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  35. Aurora says

    Hi! My cable provider changed the network, but Chromecast still shows the old one on the TV screen. I downloaded it on my iPhone, but fail to detect the devise to make the change. Hope this is clear, and you can indicate me how to change the network

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