Help! with Chromecast

[nucmanchh]

I've owned a Chromecast for years but now it's become trouble! First the 'TV casting icon' went missing. I had another Tv looking icon replace it (never seen before). It wants to project the image another way (Air Play maybe?). So, I said what the heck, I'll just reset the Chromecast and start all over. No problem. So, I press the button on the Chromecast and wait for it to speed up and turn orange, but it never does. Then I look at the TV screen and it says it's attempting to pair. What the hell is going on?

[nucmanchh]

Piss on the Chromecast. I just purchased the 4k WiFi 6 Fire Stick

[David_K]

Resetting can be a bit tricky. While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV, hold down the button on the side of the Chromecast. The LED should begin to blink orange. When the LED light turns white, release the button and the Chromecast should then restart.

A photo of where the button is by model:
Chromecast FDR.pdf - Google Drive

Alternatively, if you can still see it in the Google Home app:

1. Touch and hold your Chromecast in the app.
2. At the top right, tap the Settings cog > 3 dot menu > Factory reset > Factory reset.

To your original question, the TV looking icon you referred to is AirPlay, which is an Apple proprietary sharing technology, not the same as the casting icon you're used to seeing. This only works with iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Your TV would also need to support AirPlay for you to use it.

[nucmanchh]

 I attempted to reset the Chromecast and start all over. I thought no problem. So, I press the button on the Chromecast and waited for it to speed up and turn orange, but it never does. Then I look at the TV screen and it says it's attempting to pair. What the hell is going on?

[David_K]

Can you still see it in the Google Home app?

[JenniferV]

Hi there,

I appreciate your help here, davidking!

nucmanchh, how's it going? Do you still need help with this?

Best,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hello nucmanchh,

It's us again. We want to check if you still need help. Feel free to reach back if you do.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hey nucmanchh,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we’ll be locking this thread after 24 hours. If you're still experiencing problems, please feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Regards,

Jennifer