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This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install the latest software update for the Google Home app from the Play Store, using Android. You can set up and control your Chromecast from this app.
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2Tap the search bar at the top. The search bar is labeled Google Play at the top of your screen.Advertisement
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3Search Chromecast in Google Play. Enter the name of the app into the search field, and hit the search button on your keyboard. This will open a new page, and list all the matching results.
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4Tap the Google Home app in the search results. This will open the app details on a new page.
- You can set up and control your Chromecast with the Google Home app.
- Chromecast doesn't have a dedicated, separate app on the Play Store anymore.
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5Tap the green UPDATE button. This will download and install the latest software update for the Google Home app. You can now control your Chromecast from this app.
- If you don't have this app on your Android yet, you can tap INSTALL here. This will download and install the Google Home app on your phone or tablet.
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1. Open the Play Store.
2. Tap the search bar at the top.
3. Search Chromecast.
3. Tap Google Home in the search results.
4. Tap UPDATE.
