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.
Yet another question we ran across in our research was “Where is my chromecast extension?”.
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. 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.
Chromecast built-in is a technology that lets you cast your favorite entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet or laptop right to your TV or speakers.
How do I find new content on my Chromecast devices?
Within the Google Home app, tap the Discover tab to browse content and find new stuff that’s available on your Chromecast-enabled apps you don’t have installed yet. You can also see a list of all Chromecast-enabled apps and available content. For more information on developing for Chromecast, please visit our Chromecast Developer Help Center.
You could be thinking “How do I know if my Chromecast app is up to date?”
You can always double check that you are on the latest version by visiting the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and checking for any app updates. 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.
Reboot your Chromecast. Unplug your router, then plug it back in. Connect manually to your Chromecast’s service set identifier (SSID). Open your phone’s Settings app tap Wi-Fi connect to the Chromecast SSID. Open the Google Home app and try setup again. Factory reset your Chromecast.
Where is my chromecast wifi setting?
The Chromecast button is usually located at the top right-hand corner of the screen. It looks a lot like a Wi-Fi signal but angled to the right within a rectangular outline. The Chromecast icon should display when you open an app that is able to cast a video from your Andriod device to your TV screen.
While we were reading we ran into the query “How do I check what Wi-Fi network my Chromecast is connected to?”.
To check what Wi-Fi network you have your Chromecast connected to, follow the steps below: Select your Chromecast from the available devices. Select Settings and then Device information and then Wi-Fi. From the home screen of your Google TV, naviagate across to your Google Profile Icon.
How do I set up Chromecast on my Android device?
Download the Google Home app on your Chromecast-supported Android device. Open the Google Home app. Follow the steps. At the top left of the Google Home app home screen, tap Add Set up device New device.
So, how do I cast from my computer to my Chromecast?
Cast a tab from Chrome On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More Cast. Choose the Chromecast device where you want to watch the content.
Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast device. Open the Google Home app. Tap your device. At the top right corner, tap Settings Wi-Fi Forget Forget network.
Why did the cast button disappear from my Chrome browser?
The Cast button disappeared after resetting Chrome settings. You may have seen a prompt in Chrome asking you to reset their browser settings to factory default. Clicking Reset makes the Cast button disappear. Restore the Cast button by pinning the Cast button to your Chrome toolbar. The Cast button was removed.