https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Issues-when-setting-up-Chromecast/m-p/434019#M43783 <P>Ok There is an issue I am having when it comes to setting up my Chromecast and I'd like to find a solution that doesn't involve manually logging on, using a new device or returning the Chromecast for a replacement.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Issue 1</P><P>Initially the setup with the Google home app worked fine but I noticed my personal account would have to be logged on to this thing constantly. I removed my account and it factory reset. Seemed like it would be a simple task to just use an alternative Google account on the home app for the set up. Unfortunately it did not work. Anytime I tried to start the setup after scanning the qr code my device tells me it couldn't authenticate the chromecast. I have already tried the following.</P><UL><LI>Factory resetting the chromecast and power cycling it being sure to leave the chromecast unplugged for at least 2 minutes.</LI><LI>Rebooting my android phone</LI><LI>Switching back to my original Google account that set it up properly.</LI></UL><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'm not sure what the cause is since the help link google provides does not elaborate on this problem. In fact I am just posting this more for others to see and troubleshoot if I find a solution.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:11:25 GMT Chris28 2023-06-14T12:11:25Z https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Issues-when-setting-up-Chromecast/m-p/434019#M43783 <P>Ok There is an issue I am having when it comes to setting up my Chromecast and I'd like to find a solution that doesn't involve manually logging on, using a new device or returning the Chromecast for a replacement.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Issue 1</P><P>Initially the setup with the Google home app worked fine but I noticed my personal account would have to be logged on to this thing constantly. I removed my account and it factory reset. Seemed like it would be a simple task to just use an alternative Google account on the home app for the set up. Unfortunately it did not work. Anytime I tried to start the setup after scanning the qr code my device tells me it couldn't authenticate the chromecast. I have already tried the following.</P><UL><LI>Factory resetting the chromecast and power cycling it being sure to leave the chromecast unplugged for at least 2 minutes.</LI><LI>Rebooting my android phone</LI><LI>Switching back to my original Google account that set it up properly.</LI></UL><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I'm not sure what the cause is since the help link google provides does not elaborate on this problem. In fact I am just posting this more for others to see and troubleshoot if I find a solution.</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:11:25 GMT https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Issues-when-setting-up-Chromecast/m-p/434019#M43783 Chris28 2023-06-14T12:11:25Z