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Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:01:28 GMT

I connected my Google TV ChromeCast to the Vemont USB-C Hub. But the chromecast just keeps restarting and does not boot up. It works fine when I connect without the USB-C Hub. Any tips on how to troubleshoot this ? My Google TV is connected via HDMI to the Samsung UHD Smart TV.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:51:20 GMT

Are you using the original chromecast tv power block? The original only puts out 7.5 watts. From what I have read you need 25-35 minimum. The hub I am using would not boot properly until I added a higher watt block. The more devices you add to the hub the more watts you will need.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:43:42 GMT

Aha !! I am using the original power block. I will go ahead and get a higher watt one and try. Thank you Wayner1.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:26:27 GMT

Hi Wayner1.. I used the higher wattage power block. But chrome cast keeps restarting even then. Not able to boot up successfully. What am I missing.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:40:05 GMT

I don't know what specs your hub has? Does it have a power delivery port? Not all hubs do that. Do you know the model number?

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:47:48 GMT

Yes. It does have a charging port. This is the specs.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:00:06 GMT

That should work, when I upgraded my power block it fixed mine. I'll have a look at some of the trouble shooting stuff I found and see if I can find a solution.

Did you try with just the hub and nothing else attached? No drive or ethernet connected? Perhaps it's one of your devices that it's struggling with.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:03:20 GMT

Yep.. I tried with just the hub. I removed the USB drive and ethernet cable. Just plain hub connected to chromecast.

Thank you for checking.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:18:24 GMT

I'm not sure why it wouldn't work. Have you enabled developer options? Might be worth a try.

To enable the Developer options on the Chromecast with Google TV. Go to Settings > System > About and tap on Android TV OS build 7 times to turn on developer options. Once it’s enabled, we can proceed with the setup.

Use a Drive as Device Storage

Go to Settings > System > Developer options,

Scroll down and look for Force allow apps on external. Enable the feature.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:21:50 GMT

Yes.. I did enable developer option too. I did that as the first step.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:24:23 GMT

What power block are you trying?

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:43:04 GMT

I have the Anker 725 charger (65W). Model number A2325.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:50:52 GMT

I'm stumped, mabe there is a problem with the hub. I'll let you know if I find anything else to help you. As a last resort maybe a factory reset?

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:52:34 GMT

Sigh.. Yeah.. I am trying that.. Will keep you posted.. Thanks for the help again..

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:18:06 GMT

I tried that too.. Still no luck. I will try to change the hub. Maybe it's not able to power up the chromecast.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Rajibu — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:17:02 GMT

Hi Wayner1, just wanted to let you know that I replaced the Hub with the Anker one and it's all working now. The hub was the issue.. 😊 I got extra storage, power on chromecast and installed more apps. Thank you for the help.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Wayner1 — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:45:58 GMT

Happy to here you got it sorted out.

Re: Google TV Chromecast not working with Vemont USB-C Hub.

Jeran — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:30:49 GMT

Hey there!

It looks like Wayner1 was able to help out Rajibu, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, Wayner1!

Best regards,
Jeran