How to Connect Chromecast with Google TV to WIFI With/Without Remote

With Chromecast with Google TV, you can access media content through many streaming applications for entertainment purposes. For that, you must connect your Google TV to a standard WiFi network after the set-up. With this, you can browse the internet and access several streaming services like Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount Plus, and Netflix on your Google TV with ease. While you will be directed to connect to a WIFI while setting up Google TV, there may be occurrences you would like to use a different WIFI.

How to Connect Google TV to WiFi With Remote

If you’re using Chromecast with Google TV or Google-powered smart TVs, you can use the remote control to connect it to the internet.

[1] Power on your Google TV and navigate the Home screen using the remote control.

[2] Go to the Profile menu at the top right and choose Settings.

[3] Under the General Settings menu, scroll down and choose Network & Internet.

[4] Toggle On the WiFi option.

[5] After that, choose your WiFi connection from the list of Available Networks.

[6] Click Connect to join the network.

[7] Then, enter the password for the WiFi network using the virtual on-screen keyboard to establish a connection to your Google TV.

How to Add a WiFi Network on Google TV

For some reason, your home WiFi will be hidden in the Available Networks section. In that case, you can manually enter the name of the WiFi network to your Google TV.

[1] Select the Settings option on your Google TV and select the Network & Internet option.

[2] After that, select Add New Network under the Other Options menu.

[3] Now, enter the name of your Wi-Fi network in the respective field to connect your Wi-Fi to Google TV. You can also press the Google Assistant button on your Google TV’s remote control to voice command your WiFi name.

Moreover, you can also select the Quick Connect option to connect your WiFi to Google TV by scanning the QR code on your smartphone.

How to Connect Google TV to a WiFi Without a Remote

If you have any issues with the remote control, you can also use the Google Home app installed on your smartphone to connect to WiFi without using a remote control.

[1] Unlock your iPhone or Android device and install the Google Home app via App Store or Play Store.

[2] Once installed, launch the app and sign in to your Google account with credentials.

[3] After that, click the Add (+) icon and the top left.

[4] Choose Set Up Device from the popup.

[5] Then, choose New Device and click Next.

[6] Next, select the Chromecast/Google TV option.

[7] Now, read the instruction and plug in your Google TV and wait for 45 seconds to turn on fully. Then, click Next.

[8] Choose your Google TV from the list of available devices and follow the instructions to pair it up.

[9] Finally, you can follow the on-screen prompts to connect your Google TV to the internet with the Google Home app.

How to Change the WiFi Network on Google TV

If the current WiFi network is weak, you can change the connection to another reliable network by following the below procedure on the Google Home app.

[1] Make sure to log in to your Google Home account as same as your Google TV.

[2] After that, navigate to the home screen and pick your Google TV from the list of available home devices.

[3] Then, touch and hold the device’s tile and select the Device Information option.

[4] Choose WiFi and hit Forget This Network option.

[5] After unpairing, navigate back to the home screen and follow the setup procedure to connect to another WiFi network.

Unable to Connect WiFi to Google TV – Best Fixes

If you’re facing any issues connecting your Google TV to Wi-Fi, don’t worry. You can follow the below troubleshooting methods to fix the issue.

• Make sure to place your Chromecast with Google TV and the router within the 15 – 20 ft range.
• Restart or reboot your WiFi router to eliminate temporary bugs in the system.
• You can also proceed with a restart of your Chromecast with Google TV to eradicate errors.
• If the firmware is outdated, make sure to update your Google TV to its latest version to fix the issue.
• Also, if you’re using Google Home, ensure to update the app and connect it to your Google TV properly.

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