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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...

David_K by Platinum Product Expert
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Resolved! Inherited Chromecast 2nd Generation

Hi, I inherited a google Chromecast from a former roommate. Upon attempting to use it, I was told that the wifi isn't it connected, but I'm unable to connect the wifi. I tried downloading the app and adding it (because I didn't set it up originally) ...

angwill by Community Member
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Available for specific video sites

Are there something to configure and reduce the time when the Chromecast is connected and show the message: "Available for specific video sites", I can see the @Chromecast device from my Chrome browser, but it takes long time to ve available to share...

ppadilla by Community Member
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Chromecast HD wired to network is not seen by all computers

I am having the exact same issue as what is described in the link below:https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Chromecast/some-computers-see-the-chromecast-some-don-t/m-p/401733Some PC's are able to cast to device, while others show no device listed ...

NovaKlone by Community Member
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Resolved! Update to Chromecast with google TV

I hope that I'm in the correct community.There's a rumor online that Google will update the Chromecast dongle with a new dongle. With more memory, I hope.Do you know anything about that? The current dongle is about 3 years old, isn't it?

MacNerd by Community Member
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Resolved! Cast Windows 10 PC Screen to TCL TV

I can see the Chrome tab about Chromecast on my TV. If I select the Cast Screen option in the Chrome Sava and Share/Cast Menu nothing happens. Should I be able to see other apps on my PC other than Chrome? e.g. a photo viewing program. How can I shar...

RonB1949 by Community Member
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Back arrow stops working using YouTubeTV w/Chromecast 4k

When using the YouTubeTV app via my Chromecast, the back arrow button (the one with the arrow on it) sometimes stops working. I have to restart the Chromecast to get it to work again. This is only in the YouTubetv app, the back arrow works if I exit ...

MRW1 by Community Member
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Screen stays black when streaming via Chrome

Hello all,I just re-installed my Chromecast and all seems to be working fine. I can stream my Android Phone and my Android Tablet but when I start streaming my Laptop via Chrome (Win 10) the screen stays black.The Chromecast itself is found and the b...

2MD by Community Member
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Ticking a box when being asked to verify I am human

Hello there. I'm trying to sign in to my NordVPN account on my Chromecast. When trying to do so, I am referred to a webpage where I'm being asked to verify I am human. However, for some reason, I have no way of ticking the box that needs to be ticked...

eytaneba by Community Member
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Audio not working when Chromecasting desktop

The audio stops working after a while when Chromecasting desktop (rather than tabs) from my Windows computer. I have tried Windows and VLC media players, but both cease working. Once I disconnect Chromecast, the audio on the computer resumes. Someone...

CalTr by Community Member
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