A Chromecast by itself can power on your TV through a feature called CEC or Consumer Electronics Control. In short, if you enable this feature on your TV, it allows you to control the television through various HDMI devices.
Another frequently asked question is “Can Chromecast turn your TV on and off?”.
You can also link your Chromecast device to Google Home and use Google voice commands to turn on your tv. With the requirements out of the way, you can now set your Chromecast device to be able to turn your tv on and off.
With a Google Chromecast, it is possible to turn on your TV through Google Assistant. To connect your TV and your Chromecast, your TV must have an HDMI-CEC port or any other kind of port that supports the Chromecast. The Chromecast has to be plugged into the TV to ensure that the TV can connect with the Google Assistant.
This of course begs the question “Can Google Home turn on any TV?”
Some believe that it can turn on almost any TV. , and here’s how. To turn on your television with Google Home, you need two things: a Chromecast and a newer television that supports CEC. A Chromecast by itself can power on your TV through a feature called CEC or Consumer Electronics Control.
What is Chromecast and how does it work?
Google’s Chromecast can transform an otherwise dumb tv into a sophisticated smart entertainment center. The tiny dongle gives you access to numerous entertainment apps such as Netflix, You. Tube, Spotify etc. thus saving you the trouble of purchasing an expensive smart tv.
While reading we ran into the query “What do I need to connect my Chromecast to Google Home?”.
What you need Chromecast connected to Google Home. TV that supports HDMI-CEC with CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) turned on. Plug Chromecast into a wall outlet or other power source so your Chromecast remains on when you turn off the TV off. If Chromecast is connected to a soundbar or AVR, turn on CEC on that device.
Can you control Chromecast with voice commands?
The same goes for a Google Home speaker/hub should you choose to use to control your Chromecast using voice commands. Google Home app to control your Chromecast or Chromecast remote. You can also link your Chromecast device to Google Home and use Google voice commands to turn on your tv.