(Dont know the chromecast gen) i changed my wifi router and removed the device from the family.

[Spi]

 - newest app version as of 15 Dec 2021 and newest Samsung A52 version as of same day.

My family got a new router 2 days ago and I tried to cast to my chromecast but it try's to connect to the old router (which isn't connected anymore) and I removed the chromecast thinking it might let me connect again but no luck, when I try to setup device I get this error (see image attached). if anyone know how to fix this problem let me know. If someone wants to get in touch with me via discord to fix the issue I can give my @

[djtetei · Accepted solution]

Hard reset the Chromecast device and run the setup procedure.

[djtetei · Accepted solution]

Hard reset the Chromecast device and run the setup procedure.

[Ashepherdson · Accepted solution]

Djtetei is correct, to expand here are instructions:

https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6254654?hl=en-CA&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid

Any time you change your wifi network for a chromecast, you will need to factory reset it 

[Jeran]

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,
Jeran
 

[Spi]

You can lock the thread now

[Jeran]

Sounds good, in that case, I'll go ahead and lock the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, djtetei and Ashepherdson!

Best regards,
Jeran