Find out how to rename your Chromecast after it's installed on your TV and leave it with the name you want. This feature allows you to easily identify your Chromecast when trying to stream something from your smartphone or tablet to it over a Wi-Fi network.
During the initial Chromecast setup, you have the chance to name your device so that you can distinguish it from the others when there is more than one on the network. The setting itself puts a name automatically, but this can be a bit tricky to decorate because it uses letters and numbers.
Fortunately, you have the ability to rename your Chromecast even after initial setup, so if you want to do it later, then that is also possible. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to do it, so before you start any of the procedures, you will have to turn on the TV on which your Chromecast is connected. If you perform the process without turning off the TV, then the changes that you make will not be able to be saved.
Renaming Chromecast using the Google Home app on your Smartphone or tablet
To rename Chromecast from your phone or tablet, you just need to install the Google Home app. Once you have installed the app, then follow below-mentioned steps in order to begin with the renaming process.
Step 1: Run the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. On the program screen, tap the ‘devices’ icon, which you can find in the upper right corner.
Step 2: Tap the three-point icon on your Chromecast.
Step 3: In the menu that will appear, tap the 'Settings' option.
Step 4: In Chromecast settings, tap the Name option.
Step 5: On the screen that appears, tap the current Chromecast name and delete it.
Step 6: Then enter the new name. Confirm the change by tapping the 'Save' button.
With that, the process of renaming Google Chromecast via Google Home app concludes. Now, you will see a new Chromecast name that you have assigned it.
Renaming Chromecast using the Chromecast app on your PC
If you want to rename Chromecast on your computer, download the Chromecast program, information about which you can find at Cromecast com Setup page. Once you install the program, you need to do the following:
Step 1: Run the Chromecast app. Then click on the 'Settings' button in front of the device you want to rename.
Step 2: In the Chromecast settings window, click inside the text box of the 'Chromecast Name' field and delete the current name.
Step 3: Then enter the new device name. To confirm the change, click on the 'Continue' button.
Ready! Now that you know how to rename your Chromecast, you can do this whenever you want, as there are no limits to this option. In case, you come across any issue while renaming your Chromecast device, then you can get in touch with experts to find out the right way of renaming your Chromecast. Despite being an easy process, users often come across issues while renaming their Chromecast device, which force them to take help of professionals.
