How To Use the New Chromecast Remote to Control Your TV

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    For a variety of reasons, if you picked up a new Chromecast with Google TV you may have skipped out on setting up the TV controls during your initial out of box experience. I know I did initially (we unboxed and set up on camera, so I bypassed that part) and had to figure out how to go back and get our office TV under the control of that sweet Chromecast remote that came in the box. Rest assured, the process is simple once you know where to look. Let's go over it, shall we?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 203

  • @ScottGriffin_CT
    @ScottGriffin_CT 5 місяців тому +3

    You click TV and get a list of brands. Mine goes back to the previous screen to choose TV again.

    • @FZtech1
      @FZtech1 5 місяців тому +1

      Same

    • @FZtech1
      @FZtech1 5 місяців тому

      Do you solved?

    • @lars4654
      @lars4654 Місяць тому

      If you factory reset your Chromecast it should be fixed. I had the same issue and this resolved it.

  • @kev2e
    @kev2e 3 роки тому +1

    Anyone else finding the remote jittery? Like sometimes it won't do anything after a click and other times it'll act as if you've clicked it loads of times and basically scroll even though you just clicked it once?

  • @shamanstp
    @shamanstp 4 місяці тому

    So my remote was working for volume & on/off until today . I tried the way you showed but the volume not changing or the off button or the input. My app icons looks a bit different. Could it be a chromcast auto update screwed it up?

    • @shamanstp
      @shamanstp 4 місяці тому

      Never mind, even though the remote works for viewing it needed new batteries for the vol/ on-off functions. Thx

  • @ltanyap1658
    @ltanyap1658 3 роки тому

    Thx

  • @nnedantowbian9492
    @nnedantowbian9492 3 роки тому

    Need lovely 😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @sgtginga
    @sgtginga 7 місяців тому +27

    Good to see things are not broken. Like when I click on tv it just takes me back over and over. So sick of everything being broke

    • @DougLounsbury
      @DougLounsbury 7 місяців тому +2

      Same for me

    • @mahoro5437
      @mahoro5437 7 місяців тому +2

      Same for me :(

    • @Snikege87
      @Snikege87 6 місяців тому +1

      Do you manage to solve? Here lg TV works only Power button and output volume wont work...

    • @gillesfonteyne1138
      @gillesfonteyne1138 6 місяців тому +2

      Same 😡

    • @Andruhas
      @Andruhas 6 місяців тому +2

      Same

  • @millerdenzilmalipol6866
    @millerdenzilmalipol6866 2 роки тому +10

    What if our tv brand is not shown from those tv brands selection?

    • @Lil-Britches
      @Lil-Britches 3 місяці тому

      Year 2024 nothing your still screwed. (I use a projector) 😂

  • @Acanis87
    @Acanis87 3 роки тому +13

    Can you control more than "power, volume and input" on your tv? Can you switch "normal" television channels?

    • @johnconroy4002
      @johnconroy4002 Рік тому

      I just discovered that I can at least pause UA-cam videos by tapping the button in the middle of the wheel on the remote.

  • @thediamondprincechristian
    @thediamondprincechristian 4 місяці тому +6

    it wont show the tv brands it just kicks me out

  • @Sour01
    @Sour01 3 роки тому +6

    Is there a way to get the remote to control the 'menu' button to display settings? I want to be able to adjust brightness and things!

  • @loonigoonie
    @loonigoonie 3 роки тому +11

    I hope they improve the support over the buttons. The remotes will have problems with TVs with an input screen as the button will only load the screens and work as scroll. The remote can't actually select the sought after input.

  • @omiescobar4135
    @omiescobar4135 7 місяців тому +2

    Hello, quick question, what can I do if the tv manufacturer list doesn't appear when I try to " add device" (to set up remote buttons)? Please help

  • @DakoRichy
    @DakoRichy Місяць тому +2

    I click on TV and it just takes me back to the add device option, doesnt pull up a list of tv brands

  • @VittoIB
    @VittoIB 3 роки тому +8

    Bonus: if your Chromecast is powered independently from the TV, you can use the assistant button even when the TV is turned off. Just give the command and the TV will automatically go to what you want to watch.

  • @MrIrving94
    @MrIrving94 3 роки тому +9

    Bro , I started buying a bunch of google products then decide to see if there was any youtube channel that focused on just that. I found you guys !
    Liked and Subbed !

    • @johnrodela5552
      @johnrodela5552 2 роки тому +1

      R that ucking with u 2? I know where that live.??? Think

  • @GothAudiophile
    @GothAudiophile 6 місяців тому +1

    I have a hisense A6 series. When i click on "add new" and then click on "TV" nothing happens, no tv brands show up. What can I do? I disabled CEC both on tv and Chromecast.

  • @mjeziersky
    @mjeziersky 3 роки тому +14

    is there a way to change the channels as well by the chromecast remote ?
    or just volume up& down

    • @cammy85
      @cammy85 3 роки тому +2

      Just the volume, power and inputs.

    • @abrarulhaque4614
      @abrarulhaque4614 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah that sucks! Then we have to use the other remote anyway..

  • @tycox8704
    @tycox8704 2 роки тому +2

    Someone please explain how having the ability to change inputs is useful if you can’t use the remote to change channels when the input is on TV?

  • @theismannthomas4090
    @theismannthomas4090 3 роки тому +8

    Glad you took the time to show how this is done. Very much appreciated!

  • @yellaaa5271
    @yellaaa5271 2 роки тому +1

    What if our tv brand is not shown from those tv brands selection? our tv is ace and there's no ace tv on the selection, what should i choose?

  • @kennymann55
    @kennymann55 3 роки тому +15

    You just solved the last bugaboo I had with this device - being able to rely on its remote for everything associated with the hardware. I no longer need to use my Logitech remote to turn things on and off. So I thank you. More importantly this is maybe the third or fourth video I've seen of yours and I really appreciate your no nonsense, straightforward, clear and unencumbered information. No backstory or long lead-ins or comparisons just what I need to know and why. So thank you again.

  • @Newburyk
    @Newburyk 3 роки тому +5

    This is exactly what i wanted to know, clear and concise thank you!

  • @ThomasBirch
    @ThomasBirch 2 роки тому +2

    It would be good if the directional buttons also could work with IR in different sources so then it truly would be the only remote you neeed.

  • @RubsNL
    @RubsNL 6 місяців тому +1

    When I click select device and then choose TV it doesn't open a menu to pick a brand / device.
    Somehow my TV remote can control the Chromecast, though, just not the other way round. Anyone got a fix?

    • @FZtech1
      @FZtech1 5 місяців тому

      Same. Do you solved?

  • @1LyRa
    @1LyRa 3 роки тому +3

    Any particular reason to go IR instead of CEC?

  • @DaveSteinberg
    @DaveSteinberg 3 роки тому +3

    I've found that using the Chromecast remote to control my TV volume isn't as nice I'd imagined it would be. In particular, it makes casting a second-class experience, as I can't control the volume from my phone. It's especially bad when using the new Chromecast in an audio group. So I prefer setting Volume control to Chromecast volume, which enables the Chromecast's internal volume control, just like how Chromecast devices have always worked.

  • @BenGoodbrand
    @BenGoodbrand Рік тому

    Piry not all TVs are aupported. I have a Blaupunkt Tv that isnt listed in yhe Chromecast. The popular workaround of selected a Bush TV didnt work either. No CEC or IR blaster for me.

  • @Beef0121do1
    @Beef0121do1 3 роки тому +1

    Alba TV not listed? What do you do if its not listed?

  • @lanilovesjesus8987
    @lanilovesjesus8987 3 роки тому +1

    I have reset my remote, held down the home while putting in the batteries. And pushed the button on the device to pair. My remote won’t pair and the light on the remote stays in the pulsing mode FOREVER!!!!!! Ahhhhh
    Oh. And I also held down the back and home at the same time. It still won’t pair and the light won’t turn off on the remote. Any ideas?

  • @Amit_vns
    @Amit_vns 3 роки тому +2

    Great video.can we change tv channels using google remote?

  • @jccnguyen
    @jccnguyen 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Exactly what I'm looking for. Now I can stop wasting my youth finding all the remotes :))

  • @jefflutzky4571
    @jefflutzky4571 Рік тому +1

    I got a new remote and paired it to the Chromecast but I’m getting none of those prompts to pair my remote to the TV. I basically get a spinning circle then it says try again. Any idea how to fix that?

    • @GothAudiophile
      @GothAudiophile 6 місяців тому

      Same here. Hisense tv. When i clixk on the "add new device" then click on "TV" nothing happens.

    • @FZtech1
      @FZtech1 5 місяців тому

      ​@@GothAudiophiledo you solved? I have the same issue

  • @kellenwong
    @kellenwong 3 роки тому +2

    You are awesome Rob! I had it for couple of months but never can get power and volume to work. Now it works perfectly!! Thank you.

  • @garadi
    @garadi 3 дні тому

    if i have chinese cheap no name tv that not in the list can i learn from the original remote control directly to the google remote¿

  • @hannahbear7142
    @hannahbear7142 3 роки тому +1

    Hey I have a TCL Roku tv I just got the Google tv I love it but unfortunately I can't use the left, right, up and down controls on the remote on my TV home screen. When I power on my tv I then have to go left to be able to access the google tv input to access google tv, I also cannot scroll through inputs as you can in the video. I'm wondering if this is just my tv or am I missing a step and there is a way to control this?

  • @kroovy85
    @kroovy85 15 днів тому

    I get to the TV menu and it never shows the brands, just goes back to "add device". Is this still supposed to be working?

  • @Romeix182
    @Romeix182 3 роки тому +2

    Nice! Thanks for the info!

  • @ROBB_DEEP
    @ROBB_DEEP Рік тому +1

    This video was so helpful to me! I recently just got this 2wks ago. Went from using 2 remotes….to following your steps….now I only use ONE remote!!!! Thanks so much! I & my (4) TV’s thank you! 😁

  • @liztan6525
    @liztan6525 3 роки тому +1

    Stay away from the gadget because it constantly disconnect from WiFi.

  • @DaStrangeWeasel
    @DaStrangeWeasel 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, dude! I've been debating whether to get the Chromecast and I decided not to because we didn't want to use three remotes! Now we don't have to worry about that. 😁👍

  • @henrybarson2486
    @henrybarson2486 3 роки тому +2

    Good to know!

  • @MrHeebee
    @MrHeebee 8 місяців тому

    I don't get it.. The setup takes you through all this, honestly what purpose does this video serve? This video was not helpful and was hoping it would help for people who have older tv's.. I assume this is an old video. As there is a 3rd option than CEC... but its not selectable..

  • @GunNer-fl3gq
    @GunNer-fl3gq 5 місяців тому

    My TV Support CEC but it can use only Power Button on Chromecast Remote Control. How to fix it.

  • @lilyloudoun-shand6733
    @lilyloudoun-shand6733 3 роки тому +1

    I accidentally deleted my remote so can you please make a tutorial on how to fix that :)

  • @sergiojavdiaz
    @sergiojavdiaz 4 місяці тому

    Can you please share with us the entire list of TVs available? That would be really helpful, and I can't find it anywhere on the internet.

  • @sok9san947
    @sok9san947 Рік тому

    Can you help me ?
    I try to reset a few times already but the problem still exists.
    When i set up remote buttons and add new device and select any options, it always show "Something Went Wrong" and Try again. I cannot choose anything.
    Now, I cannot use my Google Remote to control the volume, power button and input button.
    I try to search on Google but no results.
    Please help.

  • @JohannesHofmann
    @JohannesHofmann 2 роки тому

    ok, nice. But I still do not understand why the remote control that comes with Chromecast TV, works fine with Netflix & Amazon but refuses to work with YT, when I start YT-videos from my Chromebook??? 🙁

  • @calvinfoo
    @calvinfoo 2 роки тому

    The remote control physical rounded bottom is the worst design ever. It always slip and fall on the floor!
    And the buttons are too sensitive! It can easily pressed unintentionally. Please give us a stable flat remote and normal button design! I really hate the remote control!

  • @shepherdb0y
    @shepherdb0y 3 роки тому +1

    Thank god for this video! I was a little peeved when I thought the input button on my remote was pretty much never gonna be used. Now I never have to touch my Samsung remote again! Thank you!

  • @gergo.biro.79
    @gergo.biro.79 Рік тому

    What if my TV is unsupported?
    (None of the 15 tries worked.)
    Is there any hack to copy the power on signal from the original TV remote?

  • @n_mckean
    @n_mckean 3 місяці тому

    So you only watch the one tv channel, because there was no channel up/down mentioned.

  • @garybesaw
    @garybesaw 2 роки тому

    I have no idea who at Google designed this remote but they need to be fired. This looks and feels like a toy that a woman would use. What a horrible design. It's like trying to hold an ice cube between two fingers. Now I've got to find a way to make it so it doesn't slip out of my hands.

  • @gideon_vr
    @gideon_vr Рік тому

    How do you solve a captcha when adding a new account? The remote doesn't work.

  • @CairoRipper
    @CairoRipper 3 роки тому +1

    Google TV is so much better than anything else

  • @Mineplexshorts317
    @Mineplexshorts317 3 місяці тому

    can i contol the hako pro box with this remote its better than the basic google tv remote

  • @rahaizzadeen3919
    @rahaizzadeen3919 9 місяців тому

    what about a tv that isnt on the list like a 3rd party way or maybe using a projector instead

  • @Cats.are.so.adorable
    @Cats.are.so.adorable 2 роки тому

    My remote doesn't have control of the TV either the remote that came with the TV do you know how to solved the problem?

  • @littledotti
    @littledotti Рік тому

    how the heck do you open the battery compartment. Gwad sake. Stuck and wont open.

  • @271830066
    @271830066 Рік тому

    How to FIX Google Search Button not working on the Google TV Remote. I only get a green dot at the top right on the TV

  • @nonickname4980
    @nonickname4980 Рік тому

    My hisense TV opens up the input list but doesnt let me scroll using remove arrows why?

  • @michaelo3729
    @michaelo3729 2 роки тому

    You forgot how to explain if you press forget remote and then how to turn it back on. (Pairing the remote)

  • @hjames78
    @hjames78 Рік тому

    Remote won't come on! Never did. Light comes on when i put batteries in then it does nothing. I can't even set the thing up smh

  • @genemetti7044
    @genemetti7044 2 роки тому

    Way too fast. Starts in the middle. No one can follow this. Slow down and do things step by step.

  • @chillpenguin
    @chillpenguin 3 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this tip. My lone issue with my new TV is that I'm forced to use its remote for input switching, but now I can stick to just the Chromecast remote.

  • @gerry5036
    @gerry5036 Рік тому

    My stupid chromecast constantly disconnects and can't find tv.

  • @johnrodela5552
    @johnrodela5552 2 роки тому

    Right there are 5 peaple in this house. Some one is controlling all the tv,s in the house. How can I stop this

  • @jasonbrody9294
    @jasonbrody9294 3 роки тому

    Its sad you canot add 2 devices and change between controlling both

  • @amanmann5814
    @amanmann5814 2 роки тому

    My tv isn’t in the list..bauhn tv .. what should I do ? Thanks

  • @riskrobert9219
    @riskrobert9219 2 роки тому

    You only get this for hd tv with no smart functions if ur tv has it save the money lol

  • @hvmzaxib
    @hvmzaxib Рік тому

    Hello i have a question i can't find my tv brand in that list

  • @Deviinci_Playz
    @Deviinci_Playz Рік тому

    My remote doesn’t work with my tv, any tips?

  • @mustafa.4411
    @mustafa.4411 Рік тому

    Are Vestel (Turkish brand) in this list?

  • @gerry5036
    @gerry5036 Рік тому

    There's no settings in library, when I select it!

  • @uzichris7736
    @uzichris7736 2 роки тому

    What do I do when the buttons aren’t working?

  • @jenslauritsen8996
    @jenslauritsen8996 Рік тому

    With Apple-TV, this works with no set-up

  • @kerahledrek
    @kerahledrek 2 роки тому

    Very usefull information, but is the input button on the remote working to switch back to the antena input for DVBT2 channel? Because i didn't see input antenna option in this video. Greetings from Indonesia. Thx

  • @sunnycanada1326
    @sunnycanada1326 Місяць тому

    great job sir thank u ❤

  • @anthonyboney3782
    @anthonyboney3782 7 місяців тому

    i started to write a constructive note for others to read.....but then my Google web browser crashed.....lost all the comments. 1. remote too small for big hands. 2. Volume buttons so tiny and small....hard to adjust. 3. Remote will NOT sync with my Bose sound bar. 4 Wheel at the top of the remote is erratic when scrolling. And you have to be very precise when going up, down, left, right...or you end up in another app or row in Google TV. 4. Remote turns the TV off, but Google TV stays on. From where i was researching, you have to literally have to delete your Google account for a complete sign out. 5. If you have to reset your Chromecast...….you have to re-input all the data again...WTF....including all the logins for MAX, DIsney+ , and any other premium channels. 6. And you wasted space to include buttons on the remote for UA-cam and Netflix...maybe those could have been the volume buttons. But Google owns UA-cam....so go figure. I'm done ranting.......probably best I send this to Google instead of UA-cam......oops, Google owns the site I'm typing on........

  • @johnconroy4002
    @johnconroy4002 Рік тому

    I didn't even realize there was a volume control. Duh! My menu appearance was a little different, but I was able to figure it out. I also found that I can pause UA-cam videos by tapping the button in the middle of the wheel at the top of the remote. Cool!

  • @IvoKruchten
    @IvoKruchten Рік тому

    Is it also possible to control the Android TV OS inside your smart TV? I have a 2016 Sony with Android TV and my remote has some problems with going up and left. Would love to replace the remote with a Chromecast remote.

  • @t2smith
    @t2smith 3 роки тому +1

    I have a Westinghouse and went through the setup just like you showed and it refuses to work.

    • @Brian-xi3kz
      @Brian-xi3kz 3 роки тому

      Use samsung as your brand

    • @t2smith
      @t2smith 3 роки тому +1

      @@Brian-xi3kz Thanks. It worked. I figured there had to be a way since I've been able to setup other remotes with that TV.

  • @streets28mm
    @streets28mm 3 роки тому

    I have a Panasonic tv and Samsung soundbar, I can turn on/off individually but at the end power bottom can be program to only turn on/off tv or soundbar but not both! Is there a way for me to choose both devices when setting the power bottom? I have Auto(CEC), TV(CEC), Chromecast, Samsung Soundbar (IR), and Panasonic (IR). I only can pick one!!! No problem doing that with Amazon fire stick!!!

  • @lukassteidl1046
    @lukassteidl1046 2 роки тому

    I cant change the input. I can open it, but not move the pointer so I can select a different one. Has anyone Else had that problem and if so did you manage to fix it?

    • @johnconroy4002
      @johnconroy4002 Рік тому

      Just keep pressing the input button until the input you want is highlighted.

  • @bvd1022
    @bvd1022 Рік тому

    Hi, I have this device, I really like it, but I noticed that there is a clicking sound when pressing the down portion of the directional pad on the remote.(Clicking on the remote not on the TV) Beyond that, the device is very solid, but I was wondering if you have any suggestions on how I can fix that clicking sound on the directional pad. Thanks for your time.

  • @GroovyTakeON
    @GroovyTakeON 2 роки тому

    Hello, thank you for the quick video tutorial. I added the remote (went through all those steps) but noticed that the mute-button doesn’t work. Example: watching UA-cam TV and need to mute the audio and nothing happens 🤷‍♀️

  • @Slyzxx76
    @Slyzxx76 2 роки тому

    Can 8 use the stadia for this?

  • @nelsonmandela9800
    @nelsonmandela9800 Рік тому

    Nice! thanks for the video.. I bought Google TV for this biggest reason. I wish Firestick tv controller has the capability, amongst other things.

  • @shakedzadok9727
    @shakedzadok9727 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing !
    Assuming you have an Tv app installed that after getting in you need to work with 1-9 digit to get into some channels - how would you do it? can you do it from the google controller or you suggest to work the the CEC feature and the default controller comes with the TV brand?

  • @Cocker_Spaniel
    @Cocker_Spaniel 2 роки тому

    Hi, can I use this to control my Sony x90j? Do I need to buy anything else either from the remote? Does it require the Chromecast even tho I have android tv in the Sony tv?

  • @doylesouders1228
    @doylesouders1228 Рік тому

    This helped a lot. After LG flat panel died, I replaced with Hisense panel and a new Denon AVR. Unfortunately the 9 codes for the Denon volume control did not work. I tried the Auto CEC and sure enough I can now control the volume on the Denon AVR. Wife is loving having only one remote.

  • @MrEdelucas
    @MrEdelucas 2 роки тому

    Thanks and nice video; I noticed that when I shutdown my tv with the power button of the chromecast, the chromecast still powered on. Any setting to shutdown both at the same time? Many thanks...

  • @gsolis31
    @gsolis31 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video, switched from CEC to IR. I noticed you also had a chromecast ultra plugged into the same tv. When I do this the chromecast with google tv flickers so I can't keep the ultra plugged in. Do you experience the same thing?

  • @yellowblack69z28
    @yellowblack69z28 Рік тому

    If you press and hold the UA-cam button on the remote you can set up that button to default to either UA-cam or UA-cam TV when it is pressed. The factory default is UA-cam. I switched mine to UA-cam tv. This is really useful if you're using chromecast mainly for UA-cam tv.

  • @internetcommenter6145
    @internetcommenter6145 2 місяці тому

    Thank you sir

  • @tony_austin
    @tony_austin Рік тому

    Many thanks for this video - most useful. I didn't notice the two little buttons on the right of my Chromecast remote - duh! Your tutorial at 1:47 showed me the buttons.

  • @thechadbullock
    @thechadbullock 3 роки тому

    Good remote tips. Can you make a video about the best password manager for Chromebook? I don't want Chrome saving my passwords. Seems too risky.

  • @kingsuller8179
    @kingsuller8179 2 роки тому

    Does it support Haier?

  • @Planet_Xplorer
    @Planet_Xplorer 3 роки тому

    Is it an infra red or a Bluetooth remote? Do you need straight line of sight? I'm suffering from my T. remote so I am looking for Bluetooth remote

  • @noramarti
    @noramarti 2 роки тому

    Thank you SO much! Now my remote works the way I want it to work. It was driving me nuts, but this video fixed it all!

  • @Pilot_engineer_19
    @Pilot_engineer_19 Рік тому

    What are the inputs?