Can You Rename Chromecast?

you might definitely rename your Chromecast.

Wouldn’t it be annoying if you couldn’t?

Google home app highlighted on Home screen, and Office TV highlighted in the Google Home app

You’d be stuck with whatever room you set it up in first or with typos.

Luckily, that’s not the case.

Read on to learn how to find your Chromecast name and how to change it.

Google Home app on home screen, with Office TV and Settings gear highlighted

How Do I Find My Chromecast Name?

Find the room that the Chromecast is set up in.

You may need to swipe through the app if you have many rooms or devices set up.

Chromecast device settings with Device Information, Device Name, and new name highlighted

Look for the Chromecast icon.

It’s a TV with three blue lines in the bottom left.

The text under that icon is the current name of your Chromecast.

How Do I Change the Name of My Chromecast on My TV?

Now that you know the current name of your Chromecast, it’s time to take action.

To change the name of your Chromecast:

Find the room that the Chromecast is set up in.

Tap the Chromecast icon.

Tap the gear icon at the top.

Tap into theDevice Namefield and jot down the new name for your Chromecast.

You’ve now successfully changed the name of your Chromecast.