Chromecast: set up audio - how it works

Chromecast Audio lets you play music wirelessly from any device. This practical tip shows you how to set up Chromecast Audio.

Set up Chromecast Audio on iPhone or Android device

On your smartphone, you can set up Chromecast Audio using the Google Home app:

1. Download the Google Home app for iPhone and iPad or for Android.
2. Open the app and accept the terms of use if necessary. Make sure your smartphone is connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to use to set up Chromecast Audio.
3. Touch Devices at the top right. On the iPhone, you first have to activate Bluetooth.
4. Chromecast Audio will now appear as a device. Select it and tap "Setup" and then "Next".
5. Once the connection is established, tap "Next" again. Now you can play a test tone. If the sound cannot be heard, check whether your speakers are switched on and correctly connected.
6. In the next step, select your region and tap on "Next". Now you can give the device any name you want. Guest mode and the option "Send usage data and crash reports to Chromecast to Google" are enabled by default. Select which of the functions you want to keep activated.
7. Tap Select WiFi to connect Chromcast Audio to your home WiFi. Enter the password and tap "Next".
8. If you have not already done so, sign in with your Google account in the last step to use all functions.
9. You can then watch the "Streaming Made Easy" tutorial for interactive instructions. Tap "Skip" to start streaming straight away.

Set up Chromecast audio in the browser for Windows, Mac, or Chromebook

You can also set up Chromecast Audio on your computer. You need Google Chrome to do this.

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Google Chrome installed.
2. Go to chromecast.com/setup in Chrome.
3. Click "Set up on this computer".
4. Chrome now searches for the Chromecast device. Click on it and select "Setup".
5. The connection should now be established automatically. If that doesn't work, follow the instructions in the wizard to manually connect.
6. Now you can play a test tone. If you don't hear the sound, check that the speakers on your Chromecast are turned on and connected properly.
7. Enter any name for the device.
8. Connect Chromecast Audio to your WiFi network.
9. Now you can use Chromecast Audio on all devices.

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