Black screen & audio Chromecast

[Anthony82]

Hi,

My Chromecast has a black screen but still getting audio. I have read an old post and have done all the suggested fixes eg. Tried in different tvs, different slots and did factory reset. No luck. The light on the Chromecast is flashing orange.

Thoughts?

Is there a Google shop in Sydney that I can take it to?

Thanks,

Anthony

[JenniferV]

Hi Anthony82,

Thanks for reaching out and for being a step ahead of us. I'm afraid there's no physical store in Australia. See the information here. 

Let's try to sort this out. A few questions: What type of Chromecast device do you have? How far is the Chromecast from the router? How far are you from the TV when you try to cast?

Try these steps:

1. Check if the Chromecast firmware is updated. If it's not up-to-date, reboot your Chromecast device (unplug it from its power source, wait one to 2 minutes, then plug it back in) to attempt to receive the update.
2. Check proximity of TV to casting device (phone, tablet, or computer), and Wi-Fi router. Close proximity and minimized intervening obstructions (such as walls) allows for the best connection possible. Ideally, they should be less than 15 to 20 feet (4 to 6 meters) apart from each other, with one or no walls in between.
3. Reboot your mobile phone and Wi-Fi router.
4. Disconnect and reconnect the mobile device from the Wi-Fi network.
5. Do another factory reset on your Chromecast.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hey there,

It's me again. I want to make sure you're all good — how did the steps go?

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hello Anthony82,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen my response. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Anthony82]

Jennifer,

I tried all those things but no luck.

Thanks for your tips.

Regards,

Anthony

[JenniferV]

Hey there,

Yikes! We'd like to dig deeper into this. Could you please fill out this form and let me know once you're done?

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hi Anthony82,

We haven't received your form. Were you able to fill it out?

Regards,

Jennifer

[Anthony82]

Jennifer,

The form is quite basic and asks me for my details and the issue I have. You already know this information.

Regards,
Anthony

[JenniferV]

Hello there,

I understand. We need you to fill out the form with the needed information so a case number will be generated for you. If you have the time, please fill out the form so our team can further assist you.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hey Anthony82,

It's me again. Have you had a chance to fill out the form? Do you still need help?

Best,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hi there,

How's it going? Did you manage to fill out the form?

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Anthony82]

Hi,

Thanks for all your help but I don't want to fill out the form. Please stop your messages.

Regards,

Anthony

[JenniferV]

Hello Anthony82,

Understood. If that's the case, I'll go ahead and lock this thread now. Feel free to reach back should you need help in the future. We're here to help.

Have a good one!

Best,

Jennifer