To connect your Chromecast to Wi-Fi, follow these steps:
1. **Plug in Chromecast**: Connect your Chromecast to an HDMI port on your TV and plug the USB power cable into a USB port on your TV or a power outlet using the included power adapter.
2. **Switch TV Input**: Use your TV remote to switch to the HDMI input where your Chromecast is connected.
3. **Download Google Home App**: On your smartphone or tablet, download and install the Google Home app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).
4. **Open Google Home App**: Open the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
5. **Set Up Device**: The Google Home app should automatically detect your Chromecast device. If not, tap the "+" icon in the top left corner of the screen and select "Set up device" from the menu.
6. **Select Your Chromecast**: From the list of available devices, select your Chromecast to begin the setup process.
7. **Connect to Wi-Fi**: Follow the on-screen instructions in the Google Home app to connect your Chromecast to Wi-Fi. You'll need to select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks and enter the Wi-Fi password if prompted.
8. **Wait for Connection**: Once you've entered the Wi-Fi information, your Chromecast will attempt to connect to the Wi-Fi network. This process may take a minute or two.
9. **Name Your Chromecast (Optional)**: You'll have the option to give your Chromecast a custom name to easily identify it in the Google Home app.
10. **Finish Setup**: Once your Chromecast is connected to Wi-Fi, you'll see a confirmation screen in the Google Home app. Follow any additional on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Chromecast.
11. **Start Casting**: Your Chromecast is now connected to Wi-Fi and ready to use. You can use compatible apps on your smartphone, tablet, or computer to cast content to your TV using the Chromecast.
If you encounter any issues during the setup process, make sure that your smartphone or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi network that you want to connect your Chromecast to. Additionally, double-check that your Wi-Fi network is working properly and that the Wi-Fi password you entered is correct.