Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast: Quick First Guide

If you wish to connect Chromecast Ultra or Chromecast with Google Boob tube without using Wi-Fi, the Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast lets you connect your device directly to your router through your wired Ethernet connection.

To set up your Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast, y'all'll demand:

  • A compatible Chromecast device and a display with an available HDMI port
  • A mobile device
  • An Ethernet cable connected to a working internet router
  • A standard household outlet or other source of Air conditioning power
  • A Chromecast Ethernet Adapter

To adhere your Ethernet Adapter, follow these steps:

  1. Plug your Chromecast into an available HDMI slot on your brandish. Then, plug the Ethernet Adapter's cablevision-terminate into your Chromecast device's micro-USB port.
    Note: The Ethernet Adapter provides both power and cyberspace connectivity to your Chromecast device.
  2. Connect the Ethernet cablevision to the Ethernet Adapter.
    Note: Make sure that the other end of your Ethernet cable is connected to a performance router that has internet connectivity. The Ethernet Adapter won't provide internet access to your Chromecast unless information technology is connected to a working router with net access.
  3. Plug the Ethernet Adapter into the Air conditioning ability source near the display to which you plan to connect your Chromecast.
  4. Open the Google Dwelling app from the device you wish to fix your Chromecast with and follow the prepare instructions.
    Notation: When setting upwards Chromecast using an Ethernet Adapter, you tin can only apply an Android or iOS device. You aren't currently able to set upwards your Chromecast using the Google Home app on Windows (either using Wi-Fi or hardwired).

    For more information or to buy an Ethernet Adapter, please visit our Ethernet Adapter page.

Important:

  • The Ethernet Adapter is designed for use only with Chromecast devices. Use with other devices may harm the device, your router, and/or your Ethernet Adapter.
  • The Ethernet Adapter may get warm; this is normal. If it gets hot, disconnect the Ethernet Adapter's cable-end from your Chromecast and let the Ethernet Adapter absurd earlier unplugging the Ethernet Adapter from the wall or resuming operation.
  • Don't expose the Ethernet Adapter to h2o or extreme conditions (moisture, estrus, cold, dust), as it may malfunction or end to piece of work when exposed to such elements.
  • Don't endeavour to detach or repair your Ethernet Adapter yourself. Doing and so voids the limited warranty and could harm y'all, your display, your router, your Ethernet Adapter, and/or your Chromecast.
  • Your Ethernet Adapter is non designed, manufactured or intended for use in chancy environments requiring fail-safe performance in which the failure of the Ethernet Adapter could lead direct to decease, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage.
  • Have intendance when handling the Ethernet Adapter to avert electrical shock.

Can't cast? Try these troubleshooting steps

Having problem casting content using your Ethernet Adapter? First allow's make certain your Chromecast is working correctly. If one footstep doesn't fix the issue, attempt the next one.

  1. Reboot your Chromecast past unplugging it from the power source. Leave it unplugged for 1 minute before plugging the power cord back in.
  2. Reboot your router by unplugging information technology from the power source. Exit information technology unplugged for 1 minute before plugging the ability cord back in.
  3. Make sure your mobile device or laptop is continued to the aforementioned Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast.
  4. Try casting using another device or laptop.
  5. Close and reopen the app you're trying to bandage from.

Still having trouble? Let'south take a look at the Ethernet Adapter.

  1. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet Adapter (see Step 2 in the image in a higher place). Go out it unplugged for ane minute before plugging it back in.
  2. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged into an bachelor LAN port on your Wi-Fi router.
  3. Make sure all connections points are plugged in securely. (For example, cheque that your Ethernet cord is securely continued to the Ethernet port and your Chromecast is securely connected to the HDMI port.)

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