Chromecast

Need help with setup? Troubleshoot common Chromecast problems

Here are some steps I recommend to resolve issues during the setup of your Chromecast.Step 1: Things to check on your phone or tablet Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Turn off cellular/mobile data.This ensures your phone or tablet does not try to use mob...

Ambient Mode Activation

Is there any way to adjust how quickly Ambient Mode engages after no input on device? I believe the default is set to 10mins but I would like to shorten that time.

Chromecast playing Tenplay App

I have set up my chromecast, signed in and attempted to watch the Tenplay app - it states that this item is not available in your country. Is there a way to fix this? I am in Australia, it is an Australian app. Thanks

Wifi password not valid?

Chromecast says “Wifi password not valid” and it won’t connect. I’ve reset the chromecast I’ve reset and even changed the router. Still says the same thing. The password is definitely correct. Anyone any ideas?

Why can I only add programs to my watchlist from the search menu?

This exact question was asked in Sept of 2022. It had 1 response asking for Feedback, then the issue was closed. Now the new Chromecast with Google TV 4K is out and from descriptions I read there appeared to be some automation or better answer (avail...

Chromecast delay and robotic sound

Hi there,My chromecast has recently started to cast with sound delay and robotic sound.I tried using netflix directy on my smart tv and there is no sound issue, however as soon as i use any of my apps from cast, the above happens.I tried to check the...

How To - delete an item from the Watchlist - ANSWERED

First - I do not know how iPhone or Android have anything to do with this issue. It involves the Chromecast device, the remote, and the TV. So ....? Likewise the Issue is essentially with the Chromecast UI. And once again, I have no idea what the iss...

PBS Vidio App not listed as Streaming Service Source for my Program Series (RFDS)

We watch several shows on PBS Video (Passport) - All Creatures Great and Small, Royal Flying Doctor Service, ... So we installed the PBS Video app to our new Chromecast and activated it. We can 'open' the PBS service and find RFDS and play it. But if...

googlechromecast connect to samsung series 5 tv via motorola phone

Cannot get the the phone and tv to connect?

Resolved! Chromecast automatically Wake Up when starting Music Stream

Is it possible to set Chromecast to wake up and turn my TV on when starting a music stream to a speaker group that it is part of? Currently when I begin a stream to a speaker group that my Chromcast is part of it will stay asleep and TV off. It would...

mirror phone screen to tablet

I want to mirror my phone Galaxy phone screen to my Galaxy tablet. I have Chromecast on both devices; I use Chromecast to cast to my hifi and tv from both devices. I want to display a hidden part of my model railway, I can place the phone in that con...

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Need help with setup? Troubleshoot common Chromecast problems

Ambient Mode Activation

Chromecast playing Tenplay App

Wifi password not valid?

Why can I only add programs to my watchlist from the search menu?

Chromecast delay and robotic sound

How To - delete an item from the Watchlist - ANSWERED

PBS Vidio App not listed as Streaming Service Source for my Program Series (RFDS)

googlechromecast connect to samsung series 5 tv via motorola phone

Resolved! Chromecast automatically Wake Up when starting Music Stream

mirror phone screen to tablet

Not working

Chromecast with Google TV 4k needs to be

Chromecast automatically Wake Up when starting Mus...

Chromecast Remote not working after firmware updat...

Chromecast with tv no longer responding and no lig...

Cast from cellular iPad to Cromecast over bluetoot...

When I try to add a device under "Set up remote bu...

Frozen image when casting

Chromecast audio won't factory reset

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