topic Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast in Streaming

Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

NeilJames — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:52:38 GMT

As of today, I cannot cast to my LG TV with a gen 2 Chromecast installed. It worked last night, but today, fails to connect at every attempt.

Is this a known issue that's just arose?

Has it been reported to Google?

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

froginsox — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:37:25 GMT

I'm having the same issue

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

tanderson2491 — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 23:09:52 GMT

I'm also seeing it hang. I think it's an issue with the app though, as Plex is working to modify it. Originally when released for Android a few weeks ago you had to uninstall and re-download it to roll back but now it just sits there when you cast.

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

CrimeHag13 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:57:38 GMT

My Gen 2 is offline and the home app can't find it. I'm an iPhone user but wanted to share because I think Gen 2s are down again. I'm scared to try the factory reset since the last time we weren't supposed to 😞

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

Muhim — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:25:03 GMT

I tried, but it didn't work either!

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

froginsox — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:29:22 GMT

Mine is up and running again

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

GabrielaG — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 22:52:14 GMT

Hi everyone,

Thanks for reaching out to the community. I'm sorry to hear your Chromecast 2nd gen is not working as expected and you can't cast on your LG TV, but there's no need to worry; I'm happy to help you right now.

Can you please confirm the information below?

What type of device are they using to cast the Plex app?
What is the Android/iOS version of the phone used?
Did the customer try to clear the cache on the app itself?
Is this the first time they encounter the issue?
Can you please send me a short video demonstrating the problem so we can further help you with the correct troubleshooting steps?

Any additional details you can provide will be helpful.

Best regards,

Gabriela

Re: Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

tanderson2491 — Sat, 10 May 2025 14:58:51 GMT

In my case I open the plex app on my pixel 8 and choose to cast to the Chromecast. The Chromecast opens the plex app and sits at the plex logo while my phone sits there saying "connecting to living room TV". Nothing else happens after that.

I have factory reset the Chromecast.

I have cleared app cache and data for plex on my phone.