CHROMECAST REMOTE: Power offf LG TV + chromecast help!

[dreisner]

Like my father in the olden days, I have finally given up, pulled over and asked for directions 🙂

I have an LG TV, and I have a Chromecast with remote... I also have LED lights that are controlled by a split off the Chromecast HDMI (so they glow when the unit is ON)

I simply want to turn off BOTH devices with the chromecast button

on the LG side, i know i have to set up SIMIPLINK... as stated below

LG (SIMPLINK)

1. Hold the Settings button on your LG remote for 5 seconds to open the Settings menu.

2. Select All Settings from the bottom right corner of your display.

3. Select General from the left menu.

4. Select SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC).

5. Set SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) to On, and confirm.

Q: What do I need to set the Chromecast POWER BUTTON OPTION to?
I have tried a variety of dropdown options.
The LG does turn off, but I can still see the LED lights, which means the Chromecast is not actually off or in 'sleep.'

Any help would be appreciated!

[mejiacruz]

Hi @dreisner 

I'm really sorry about the inconvenience and the delay, actually Chromecasts themselves don't have an on/off button functionality designed to turn them completely off. The Chromecast is meant to be in a low-power standby mode when not actively casting, indicated by the LED light.

An option that may work for you is  to Use a Smart Plug: You can connect your Chromecast to a smart plug that you control with an app on your phone. This allows you to cut power completely to the Chromecast when not in use.

This may help you to have the LED lights off when turning off the TV,

Please let us know if that helps or if you have any other question.

Best regards,

Josh