Reset chromecast install#
Reset chromecast update#
Reset chromecast password#

Using The Chromecast’s Included HDMI Extender: The idea is to trick the Chromecast into thinking that the 5GHz band is a 2.4GHz band that it has already connected to before. Note that this works only if the 2.4GHz and the 5GHz bands have the same password. The Chromecast device will now connect to the 5GHz band.

Re-enable the 5GHz band on your router.

Rename the 2.4 GHz network back to its original name.

Once the setup is complete, unplug the Chromecast.

Connect to the new 5GHz network (which is just your 2.4GHz band renamed).

Set up the Chromecast with your phone.

Rename the 2.4GHz band to whatever the 5GHz is named.

However, there is a solution to this problem: Forcing The Chromecast To Connect To A 5GHz Band:Ĭonnection issues may arise if your Chromecast device is compatible with the 5GHz band, but the other device you are using to connect to it is not. While Google does officially state that 2nd generation Chromecasts are compatible with 5GHz Wi-Fi, you may find it difficult to get it to connect. Wi-Fi networks operate over two frequency bands, 2.4GHz, and 5GHz.įirst-generation Chromecasts are entirely incompatible with the 5GHz band. Making sure you’re not on the same channel as your neighbor will improve your Chromecast’s performance and give you better Wi-Fi speeds and increase the coverage. The popular theory is that Chromecast should work best on these channels, although there is no hard proof to support this.

WiFi channels 1, 6, and 11 are non-overlapping (Overlapping makes wireless network throughput relatively low).

If the problem persists, try toggling between the different numbered channels until you find one with the least interference. If set to ‘Auto,’ try changing it to any of the available numbered options. Please note that the names of these menus could also vary depending on your router. Go into your router’s settings and look for a menu called ‘Wireless’ and another menu under it called ‘Channel and SSID.’ But sometimes, interference can occur (for example, if you and your neighbors both use the same channel). Usually, the channel is set to ‘Auto’ by default. Most routers allow you to toggle between the different wireless channels that they run on. Sometimes if you’re facing connectivity issues, your Chromecast will be connected but can’t cast.

Reset chromecast update#

If you’re already connected to a network, or you wish to update the password, select “Forget” and then tap “Forget this Network”. You can select the appropriate network and enter the right credentials to connect your Chromecast to Wi-Fi. When your setup is complete, tap on the device on your Google Home app home screen, hit “Settings” on the top right corner, and select Wi-Fi. Follow the instructions that appear on-screen to finish your setup. Your phone will now search for your Chromecast. If you haven’t set up your device yet, tap the Add button on the top left of the Google Home app home screen, then select “Set up device” and then “New device”. Connect Chromecast To Wi-FiĮnsure that your Chromecast is plugged into your TV, and launch the Google Home App. Next, try forgetting the network on your Chromecast and reconnecting to it using the right credentials.

The easiest way to rectify this error is to ensure that you connect over the same Wi-Fi network for both the mobile device and your Chromecast device. Sometimes, a poor connection can lead to a related, yet different error called the Source Not Supported Error.

Reset chromecast install#

In some cases, users install a second Wi-Fi network in their home and end up with the Chromecast and mobile devices on separate networks.

Reset chromecast password#

The most common cause for this is changing your Wi-Fi password but forgetting to update it on your Chromecast device. There could be many reasons why your Chromecast isn’t connecting to your WiFi.