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.
How do I cast from my phone to my Chromecast?
Make sure that the phone 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. Tap the device you’d like to cast to. When you’re connected, the Cast button will turn color, letting you know you’re connected.
Reboot the Chromecast device Wait a couple of minutes. Do you see the device and can you successfully cast to it now? Find the Chromecast device and makes sure the device is set up correctly Recommended steps: Use a mobile device running Android or i, and os. Check Chromecast setup using a mobile device.
Why is my Chromecast not working on my Android TV?
Can’t cast to Android TV 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.
Often when your smartphone, apps, or other connected devices aren’t working it comes down to your router. Just because it’s working on one device doesn’t rule it out when your Chromecast isn’t working. A quick power cycle of your router should eliminate any potential issues. Simply unplug your router for a few minutes, then plug it back in.
While writing we ran into the question “Why is Chromecast not working on my Vizio TV?”.
1 Turn your smartphone, tablet, computer, or whichever device your casting from off. Then power it back on. 2 To power cycle the TV press the menu button on your VIZIO remote and then choose the System> Reset & Admin> Soft Power Cycle. Your TV will power off.
Why can’t I cast to my TV from my mobile device?
I am having trouble casting to my TV from my mobile device. To cast your phone screen on your TV you need to have Chromecast. Connect your phone to a Wi, and fi network. The mobile device, tablet or computer you are using to cast must be on the same Wi. Fi network as your Chromecast. You must be running the latest version of the Chromecast-enabled app.
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.
This of course begs the inquiry “Why won’t my App cast to the new Google TV?”
Our favorite answer was If your app is not on this list and it fails to cast to the new Google TV then it is likely that the developer needs to update the app. You can send feedback to the developer and ask them to add support for Google TV. To start a casting session, you are required to tap on the casting button and then select the Google TV Chromecast.