Chromecast is the streaming stick offered by Google for viewing content from mobile devices on your TV, for example. Here are ways to reset it, if necessary.

  1. Restart Chromecast on TV

When you are trying to set up your Google Chromecast for the first time on your big screen, try to follow Google’s article for a hassle-free service.

  • At times, you might have to factory reset the device when it is behaving abnormally. There are two ways to do so. First, using Chromecast app – https://www.google.co.in/chromecast/setup/, and second using the button on it.
  • The simplest method that is now inbuilt into the Google Home app can do a factory reset with a single click. This feature is through software, and not manual, and supports all latest ‘Chromecast Sticks’.
  • While the Chromecast is connected to the TV, you can manually do a reset. Just press and hold the button for 25 seconds, and the device is forced to restart.

  1. Reset Chromecast Wi-Fi

To restart and reset the Wi-Fi network of the ‘Chromecast Stick’, you can follow the app method on your mobile device. The Google Home app looks and works the same on both iOS and Android platforms.

  • You have to make sure that the mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network to which your Chromecast or Chromecast audio is connected to.
  • Then, open the ‘Google Home’ app, and tap on ‘Settings’. In ‘Device Settings’ scroll till you find Wi-Fi and then tap on ‘Forget Wi-Fi Network’.
  • Next, follow the same steps as in the link in ‘Step 1’, and set-up your device from scratch and, you can do a manual reset too if you like.

  1. Reset Chromecast Audio

Now, the official guide to resetting and restarting, both hard and soft way, is available here – https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/7021381?hl=en-USA in great details. For Chromecast Audio, things are very similar.

  • Use one of the three supported cables to connect your Chromecast Audio to your speakers.
  • Now, you have to power the Chromecast Audio.
  • Next, find the small button on the device, next to the USB port. Just press and hold it for about 25 seconds or watch the LED.
  • You can see the LED light turning ‘White’ after which you can release it.
  • The reset is now complete and you can reconnect it.

TIPS

There are different ‘Chromecast Sticks’ like generation 2, 3 and even Chromecast Audio. Look for the specific instructions before proceeding.

Why my chromecast is 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.

How do I reconnect my chromecast?

Unplug the power cord from the Chromecast device. Plug the HDMI extender into the Chromecast device. Plug the HDMI extender into an available HDMI port on the TV. Reconnect the power cord to the Chromecast device.

What do I do if my 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.