Chromecast Connected to WiFi but apps can’t find it.

[fzzy]

I changed internet companies and so I had to re-connect my 1st gen Chromecast. It is connected to my wifi, and I can cast YouTube Music directly from the Google Home app, but when I use the YouTube app, or any of my other streaming services, my Chromecast doesn’t show up on the list of available devices. 

Anyone know how I can get my iPhone to work with Chromecast again?

[JillG]

Hi @fzzy 

Make sure your iPhone and Chromecast are on the same exact new wifi network.

Let us know if that helps-

[fzzy]

They are on the same network, the google home app is able to connect, just none of the others.

[Jeran]

Hey there fzzy,

No problem, there are a few more things we can try. Since you are using an iPhone, make sure you have Local Network Access enabled:

1. Go to the phone's Settings.
2. Tap Privacy Local Network.
3. You will find a list of apps. You must turn on the Local Network Access for the Google Home app.

If your network is a dual-band setup, make sure your Chromecast and the iPhone are both on the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band.

Also, thank you for your help on this thread, Jill!

Best regards,
Jeran

[Jeran]

Hey there fzzy,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? 

Thank you,
Jeran
 

[JenniferV]

Hi folks,

Thanks for the help here, JillG and Jeran.

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

Regards,

Jennifer