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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 Diamond Product Expert
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Lower volume while listening not available in settings

Hi there. I have a Chromecast plugged into my TV with Google assistants nearby. Now normally I should be able to go to Google home, devices, my Chromecast tile, settings, audio and access my Chromecast audio settings to find "Lower volume while liste...

Steviez by Community Member
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Chromecast problems?

Has the Chromecast stopped working again? I don't see the cast icon in the streaming apps, and in Google Home it says that the Chromecast is unavailable. I'd like to know if there's any known issue before I start troubleshooting. It was working as it...

bels by Community Member
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Chromecast "Includes Paid Promotion" Banner stuck

Hi! Just like another user in 2024, I'm seeing the message "Includes paid promotion" on top of the entire vídeo duration! At the time, @nerys tried to help but did not receive any answers for his questions.I'll try to engage as much as possible becau...

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edugaedke by Community Member
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Plex app on Android & Gen 2 Chromecast

As of today, I cannot cast to my LG TV with a gen 2 Chromecast installed. It worked last night, but today, fails to connect at every attempt.Is this a known issue that's just arose?Has it been reported to Google?  

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NeilJames by Community Member
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Chromecast Ultra devices generating a high level of network spam

I have two Chromecast Ultra devices in my network, both:* System firmware version: 281627* Cast firmware: 1.56.281627* Language: en-USRecently (possibly back a couple months?) they have both started to generate a high level of network spam with these...

wires by Community Member
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chromecast and device utility app

Hi there.Not sure if it's the 2nd gen.I'm trying to re-activate it, but it requires the device utility app, which seems unavailable on both my pixel 7, pixel 6 and one of my iphones. Google play tells me it's made for an older version of Android. Yes...

gabichou by Community Member
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Sign in to google account in chromecast 2nd generation

Hola:Habiéndose actualizado el software del chromecast de segunda generación en marzo tras los problemas de principios de mes, ¿porque no se puede acceder a la cuenta de google en youtube del chromecast? para tener las listas de reproduccion, histori...

Matifora by Community Member
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2nd Gen Chromecast

Hello! I recently purchased a 2nd Gen Chromecast from someone on eBay. I have been trying to get it set up, but when I do my phone (Google Home) shows this screen that says "It needs to be activated before it can be set up." And it gives me the optio...