How to Reset Your Chromecast

While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The LED will start blinking yellow. When the LED light turns solid white, release the button and the Chromecast will then reset.

1. How do I reset my chromecast to a new WiFi?
2. Why has my chromecast stopped working?
3. How do I reset my chromecast from the home app?
4. How do I fix my frozen chromecast?
5. How do I relink my chromecast?
6. What to do if chromecast won't connect to WiFi?
7. Is there a reset button on chromecast?
8. Is my chromecast working?
9. Why won't my chromecast show up on my TV?
10. How do I troubleshoot my chromecast?
11. How long does it take to reset chromecast?

How do I reset my chromecast to a new WiFi?

Change the Wi-Fi network of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio

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 device.
4. At the top right corner, tap Settings Wi-Fi Forget this network.
5. You'll be taken back to your Home screen.

Why has my chromecast stopped working?

Make sure your Chromecast is connected to the same WiFi network. Use the HDMI extender cable that came with your Chromecast. Reset your Chromecast by holding the reset button your dongle for 25 seconds. Reset your modem or router.

How do I reset my chromecast from the home app?

Method 2: Restart with the app

1. Open the Google Home app.
2. Select the Menu in the top-left corner.
3. Select Devices.
4. Select the Options menu for your device.
5. Select Reboot.
6. Select OK.

How do I fix my frozen 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.

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.

Is there a reset button on chromecast?

From the Chromecast device

While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. ... When the LED light turns solid white, release the button and the Chromecast will then reset.

Is my chromecast working?

Plug your Chromecast device into a HDMI port on your TV. ... Using your TV remote, switch over to the associated HDMI source. If your Chromecast device is set up and connected to a Wi-Fi network, the name of the network will appear on the bottom left corner of your TV screen.

Why won't my chromecast show up on my TV?

Make sure that the TV is tuned to the same HDMI input as the Chromecast. ... To reboot your Chromecast, unplug the power cable from the Chromecast device. Leave it unplugged for ~1 minute before plugging the power cable back in. Note: Unplugging the Chromecast from the TV's HDMI port does not reboot the device.

How do I troubleshoot my chromecast?

First try turning off your Chromecast by unplugging it, and while it's unplugged power off your mobile device and home router. Keep everything off for about 1 minute. Turn your router and/or cable modem back on, and wait for the connection to fully reestablish, about 2 minutes. Turn on your Chromecast.

How long does it take to reset chromecast?

Note: If you're using a first-generation Chromecast, you'll find the reset button on the back of your streaming device. Just hold down the button until the light on your streaming device begins flashing. This could take 25 seconds, and you'll need to hold down the reset button the whole time.