Don’t worry, it’s not gone for good! Here are a few troubleshooting steps:
Make sure the Chrome browser is up to date. Make sure your laptop/computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. The cast button is in the overflow area, the cast button disappeared after resetting chrome settings, see more, and the cast button was removed are a few more items to investigate.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was where is the cast icon for chromecast?
In the top-right corner of the Chrome browser, click the Chrome settings menu Cast… The Cast button will temporarily appear in your toolbar. To keep it there permanently, right-click on the Cast button and click Always show icon.
Expand the extension button area by clicking the Chrome Settings menu in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to see if you can locate the Cast button there. Note: You can restore the Cast button to your toolbar by right-clicking on the button and clicking Keep in Toolbar. The Cast button disappeared after resetting Chrome settings.
Another popular inquiry is “How do I restore the cast button on my browser?”.
Restore the Cast button by pinning the Cast button to your Chrome toolbar. The Cast button was removed. Restore the Cast button by pinning the Cast button to your Chrome toolbar.
One of the next things we wondered was how do I keep the cast button on the toolbar?
To keep it there permanently, right-click on the Cast button and click Always show icon. If the Cast button is already pinned to your toolbar on your browser, you’ll see the Cast button in the Chrome toolbar (near the top right). Was this helpful? How can we improve it?
How do I cast from my computer to my Chromecast device?
Make sure your laptop/computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. The Cast button is in the overflow area. If you have multiple extensions on your browser, the Cast button may be shown in the button overflow area.
Why can’t I cast from my Android TV to Chromecast?
If you’re having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure you’re using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.
Follow the steps below to check on PC or Mac. Open Chrome on your computer. Click the More icon in the top right (three dots). Click Update Google Chrome (button will not appear if you’re on the latest version). If all else fails and your Chromecast still isn’t working, it’s time to perform a factory reset.
If you normally cast from your computer, it’s possible that there is a newer version of Chrome available. This may cause your Chromecast to stop working or prevent the cast button from appearing on various websites. Follow the steps below to check.
Why is the cast icon missing when watching Netflix on Chromecast?
If the Cast icon is missing when you try to watch Netflix on your Chromecast, it typically points to information on the device you’re trying to cast from that needs to be refreshed. Follow the troubleshooting steps for your device below to resolve the issue.
If your Chromecast isn’t listed, it may be connected to a different network than your Android. Visit the Google support website for help switching networks. Once your Chromecast is on the same network as your Android, try Netflix again.
How do I cast from my phone to my TV?
Cast from Chromecast-enabled apps to your TV Make sure the mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast or TV with Chromecast built-in. Open a Chromecast-enabled app. Tap the Cast button. Note: The Cast button isn’t located in the same place on all Chromecast-enabled apps.