How to Connect Chromecast

Find the MAC Address

To use the Chromecast, you will need the MAC Address.

Locate the MAC address during Chromecast setup

1. From the Connect to Wi-Fi screen of the setup process, in the top right, tap More.
2. Tap Show MAC Address.
3. Register the device in MyDevices.

Locate the MAC address after Chromecast setup

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Touch and hold your device's tile.
3. At the top right, tap Settings Device information.
4. Under Technical information, check your MAC address.
5. Register the device in MyDevices.

Register the Device

1. As of August 15, 2024, if you are a residence hall resident, visit reshalldevices.shsu.edu. All others visit mydevices.shsu.edu.
2. Sign in with your SHSU username and password if prompted.
3. Scroll through the Acceptable Use policy and select I Agree.
   
4. On the Residence Hall Devices or My Devices screen, select Add.
   
5. On the Add Device screen, fill in the fields and select Submit.
   
6. Your device is added to Residence Hall Devices or My Devices.
   
7. Connect the device to the network.

Connect the Device to the Network

1. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Chromecast.
2. Open the Google Home app.
3. Touch and hold your device's tile.
4. Tap Device information
5. Tap Wi-Fi.
6. Select samnet-guest.