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Q: Cant connect to Chromecast after setup?

If your mobile device cant find your Chromecast during setup, try the following solutions..

Q: Why is my TV not letting me Chromecast?

If youre having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure youre using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.

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Can't connect to Chromecast after setup?
Why is my device not picking up Chromecast?
Why is my TV not letting me Chromecast?

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Here are some things you might experience if your Chromecast has a weak connection to either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth:

To improve your Chromecast connection and performance, try these steps:

Make sure your mobile devices and Chromecast are on the same Wi-Fi network.
1. Check your Chromecast Wi-Fi network.
  1. Chromecast with Google TV (HD) or Chromecast with Google TV (4K): At the top right of your TV screen, select your account icon
    Settings
    Network & Internet.
  2. Other Chromecasts: On your mobile device, open the Home app
    
    touch and hold your Chromecast's tile
    Settings
    
    Device information
    Wi-Fi.
2. You can usually check the Wi-Fi network of your mobile device in its Settings app.
If your router supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, make sure your Chromecast is on the 5 GHz network.
Update your router's firmware, if needed.Sometimes routers have bugs, and there are firmware fixes to address them. Make sure your router is running the most updated software.
Restart your Chromecast. Unplug the power cable
wait 3 seconds
plug the power cable back in.
Restart your modem or router. Check the manufacturer for instructions.
To help prevent Wi-Fi or Bluetooth interference, move your Chromecast further away from your TV. Also, don't let it touch other devices, wires, or cables.
Use an Ethernet adapter to connect your Chromecast to your router. This will give you a direct, hardwire connection to the internet and alleviate your home Wi-Fi network.
- Note: Chromecast and Chromecast with Google TV both support Ethernet, but don't have an Ethernet port. Use the Ethernet adapter, sold separately.
Check that your wireless network can support the number of devices connected to it.
- To improve wireless coverage, use a mesh network like Google Nest Wifi.
Move your router to within 20 feet of your Chromecast.
Factory reset your Chromecast.

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Hi, I get this message and cannot reconnect my chromecast to my phone. It was connected before, but was accidently deleted. I see the name if the chromecast on my app, see the number on the TV screen, but when I click yes it gives me this message. Tried rebooting the device, the app, the router, nothing helps.

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Can't connect to Chromecast after setup?

If your mobile device can't find your Chromecast during setup, try the following solutions..

Check your internet connection. Make sure Chromecast is within 15-20 feet (4-6 meters) of the device used for setup. Verify the color of the LED light. ... .

Troubleshooting steps. Completely close the Google Home app and then reopen it..

Why is my device not picking up Chromecast?

Troubleshooting steps. Unplug the power cable from the Chromecast device and wait a few seconds, then plug it back in. Wait a couple of minutes. Check if your device now appears on the list of devices you can cast to.

Why is my TV not letting me Chromecast?

If you're having trouble casting video using Chromecast built-in (formerly Google Cast) functionality to your Android TV, make sure you're using the current version of the Google Cast Receiver. For best results, make sure your Google Cast Receiver is updated to version 1.33 or higher.