How to reboot chromecast

Reboot your Chromecast device

1. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast device.
2. Open the Google Home app .
3. Tap your Chromecast device.
4. At the top right corner, tap Settings More settings. Reboot.

1. Why is my chromecast not working?
2. Do you need to reset a chromecast?
3. How do I relink my chromecast?
4. What to do if chromecast won't connect to WiFi?
5. How do I reconnect my chromecast to WiFi?
6. Where is the reset button on chromecast?
7. How do I wipe my chromecast?
8. How do I fix my chromecast reconnect?
9. Why is Google home not finding my chromecast?
10. Is my chromecast broken?

Why is my chromecast not working?

Turning the Chromecast, mobile device, and router off and on again at the same time can actually resolve many casting related issues. First try turning off your Chromecast by unplugging it, and while it's unplugged power off your mobile device and home router. ... Turn on your Chromecast. Turn on your mobile device.

Do you need to reset a chromecast?

Using Google Chromecast is great, but every so often, it needs to be reset. If the device is frozen, or if you're moving to a new home and want to restore it to factory settings, you will need to perform what's known as a factory data reset (FDR) on the Chromecast.

How do I relink my chromecast?

Once you've got the Chromecast in-hand—still plugged into the power and TV! —just press the one and only physical button on the side of the unit for roughly eight seconds. The Chromecast's indicator light will blink while you're holding the button—slowly at first, then faster once it gets closer to resetting.

What to do if chromecast won't connect to WiFi?

General troubleshooting

1. Reboot the following devices: Wi-Fi router. ...
2. Turn Wi-Fi off and on from the mobile device you're using to set up the Chromecast device.
3. If you have a dual band router, try setting up Chromecast on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands.
4. Perform a factory reset. Factory reset your Chromecast.

How do I reconnect my chromecast to WiFi?

Change the Wi-Fi network of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio

1. Make sure that your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast device.
2. Open the Google Home app .
3. Tap your device.
4. At the top-right corner, tap Settings Wi-Fi Forget this network.
5. You'll be taken back to your Home screen.

Where is the reset button on chromecast?

Right below the microUSB port, there is a small black button. While the Chromecast is hooked up to the TV, press and hold the button for 25 seconds. When the light next to it begins blinking, you can let go. After a minute or two, the device will be reset, and you can try the initial setup process again.

How do I wipe my chromecast?

How to Reset Chromecast from Google Home App

1. Open the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. The Google Home app is where you control your Chromecast device.
2. Then tap on your Chromecast device. ...
3. Next, tap Settings. ...
4. Scroll down and choose Factory reset.
5. Tap OK.

How do I fix my chromecast reconnect?

Fix a "Reconnect me" error

1. Check the internet access. ...
2. Have there been any changes to the router, router location, or router password? ...
3. Is the Chromecast device within 15-20 feet of the setup device and the Wi-Fi router? ...
4. Reboot the Chromecast device. ...
5. If you have a 1st generation device, use the HDMI extender. ...
6. Perform a factory reset.

Why is Google home not finding my chromecast?

If your Google Home still can't find Chromecast during setup, make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network you intend to connect your Chromecast device to. ... Make sure your Google Home app can connect to the network. To do this, check that your Android is connected to the Wi-Fi network.

Is my chromecast broken?

The first step you should try when your Chromecast is unresponsive is to reboot the device. The easiest way to do this is the tried and true method of unplugging the Google plug, waiting for a minute, then plugging it back in. Give it a few minutes to start up, then try casting to your device again.