topic Re: Cannot reconnect to cast after first connection in Speakers and Displays

Cannot reconnect to cast after first connection

andrei0391 — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:24:13 GMT

Hello,

I recently encounter a situation, where, after I connect my phone to Google Home Mini cast (cast audio in Home App), and after I disconnect then I can never reconnect back to it nor can I control it anymore. Restarting the phone fixes the issue or sometimes even clearing Google play services data helps. I have another phone which works with the same Android version (14). On both phones the cast possibility does not appear in different apps, only at some points in time, randomly.

Re: Cannot reconnect to cast after first connection

andrei0391 — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:13:50 GMT

I figured it out as being a Wi-Fi issue. Google Home Mini works perfectly with 2.4GHz network, only with 5GHz network the issue appears. It is either a phone issue or a device issue with this type of Wi-Fi network.

Re: Cannot reconnect to cast after first connection

ByronP — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:52:55 GMT

Hi andrei0391,

Thank you for posting in the community. I apologize that you're experiencing trouble connecting your Nest Mini when attempting to cast to your phone with your Google Home app. I appreciate the troubleshooting efforts you've already taken. Let's work together to find a solution.

Here are some recommendations for setup:

The Nest Mini works on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Both can experience congestion due to interference from other devices. Positioning the devices closer to the router or extender can improve their ability to overcome network noise.
The Nest Mini should be positioned approximately 15 to 20 feet from the Wi-Fi router. This close proximity allows for the best possible WiFi connection.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards,

Byron