04-07-2022 08:01 PM
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.
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04-13-2022 03:17 PM
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.
04-08-2022 10:51 AM
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.
04-09-2022 07:43 AM
Aha !! I am using the original power block. I will go ahead and get a higher watt one and try. Thank you Wayner1.
04-10-2022 12:26 PM
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.
04-10-2022 12:40 PM
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?
04-10-2022 12:47 PM
Yes. It does have a charging port. This is the specs.
04-10-2022 01:00 PM
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.
04-10-2022 01:03 PM
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.
04-10-2022 01:18 PM
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.
04-10-2022 01:21 PM
Yes.. I did enable developer option too. I did that as the first step.
04-10-2022 01:24 PM
What power block are you trying?
04-10-2022 01:43 PM
I have the Anker 725 charger (65W). Model number A2325.
04-10-2022 01:50 PM
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?
04-10-2022 02:52 PM
Sigh.. Yeah.. I am trying that.. Will keep you posted.. Thanks for the help again..
04-11-2022 04:18 AM
I tried that too.. Still no luck. I will try to change the hub. Maybe it's not able to power up the chromecast.
04-13-2022 03:17 PM
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.
04-13-2022 03:45 PM
Happy to here you got it sorted out.
04-20-2022 09:30 AM
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