How To Use Chromecast To Turn On Tv

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How to use chromecast to turn on tv. If you try to power the chromecast with the tv usb port alone you won t be able to perform this automation. 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. Click yes and your device will connect to the chromecast. Connecting your chromecast to your tv 1 unwrap your chromecast box. This will tell the hdmi device to turn on the tv when it becomes active.

With your tv off select a video or music to stream from your phone. If your tv doesn t have this option unfortunately you won t be able to use this quick hack. Plug the other end of the usb power cable into the included power adapter. Google chromecast ultra 69 at amazon for your non 4k tvs. You can also use the google home app to turn the tv off in the app menu.

You should find a usb cord and a charging cord along with the thumb drive size device. Just locate the tv in the list of devices and turn it off. If you plug chromecast into the usb port on your tv it will turn off along with. If everything went well your tv should turn on the moment you initiate a cast from chromecast. The device name in your app should match the device name displayed on your tv screen.

Turn your tv on and go into settings. Here s how to customize your chromecast background. If it matches click yes. Make sure you power the chromecast by plugging it directly into an outlet. Your tv should support hdmi cec.

Plug chromecast into your tv then connect the usb power cable to your chromecast. Open the google home app on your phone. Enable the setting and plug chromecast into an open hdmi port. Find and tap the chromecast among your list of connected devices. Plug chromecast into a wall outlet or other power source so your chromecast remains on when you turn off the tv off.