With Chromecast, you can stream your favorite material from your laptop, phone, or tablet straight to your TV.
Google Home, for example, may not be able to locate Chromecast during the setup process.
You’ll be casting in no time if you use these troubleshooting suggestions.
How to Fix Google Home Not Finding Chromecast
When Google admitted a problem in June 2018 with Google Home not being able to identify the Chromecast, they said they were working on a remedy for it.
Chromecast should be able to download to your device and appear in Google Home when the patch is applied.
Reset devices
The first thing to do if Chromecast isn’t showing up is to reset your devices, according to Google.
This may result in a software update for your device.
Just disconnect Chromecast from its power supply and wait a few minutes before plugging it back in.
Updates are automatically downloaded when Chromecast is turned off and back on.
The LED on your Chromecast device should begin flashing orange or red once you plug it back in. This means that an update is in progress.
The device itself and the Google Home app may both be used to reset Google Home.
Follow these instructions once you’ve opened the Google Home app:
- Click on your Google Home device’s icon once you’ve scrolled down to find it.
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click the gear icon
- The three little dots at the top right of the screen may be accessed by clicking on them.
- Choosing “Reboot” will restart your computer.
Simply disconnect your Google Home for one minute before plugging it back in again.
There are a few things you may do to find out if your Chromecast and Google Home aren’t detecting each other.
Check to see whether the Google Home app is current.
It’s conceivable that your Google Home app isn’t up-to-date, which might be why your Chromecast isn’t getting the correct update.
Depending on the device you’re using, check the Google Play or App Store to make sure your Google Home app isn’t in need of an update.
You may want to make a few changes if there are.
The Google Home app may be updated by following these steps:
- Take a look at either the Google Play or App Store.
- Updates may be found at the bottom of the screen.
- The Google Home app may be found by searching for it on your phone.
- Tap Update.
The setup instructions should be followed to the letter.
The next step is to verify that you’ve followed the necessary instructions to connect your Chromecast to Google Home.
In my own house, I have two of these systems, and the directions for setting them up were very missing.
In the end, I decided to put up my own guide, complete with screenshots and pictures to guide me through.
Getting started isn’t difficult, but it’s also not as simple as you would expect, so be sure to go through my instructions completely before continuing.
Check to see whether you have electricity
A lot of the time, this is a simple solution that really addresses the issue.
Considering the fact that your Google Home can speak to you, it’s more than probable that it’s up and running.
When the Chromecast is turned on, it’s more difficult to see, so take some time to examine it. Look at the device’s LED light in particular.
Solid white light should be coming from that LED. This signifies that the Chromecast is linked to your network and ready to begin casting.
To find out what’s going on if the Chromecast LED is flickering or exhibiting a different hue, you may use this chart.
Keep your devices connected to the same WiFi network.
Google Home, Chromecast, and any other device you’re attempting to cast from are most likely on separate networks.
Make sure each of your devices is connected to a WiFi network.
To see whether your Google Home is connected to the internet, launch the Google Home app and follow these instructions:
- Click on your Google Home device’s icon once you’ve scrolled down to find it.
- In the upper right corner of the screen, click the gear icon
- Once you’ve arrived to this page, scroll down until you find the word “WiFi” and click it.
- The network’s name should be visible.
To test whether your Chromecast device is connected to the Internet, just switch on your TV using the correct “input” (typically HDMI).
The WiFi network and the name of your TV will be shown in the upper right corner.
Make sure it’s compatible with your Google Home’s WiFi network.
Finally, check the WiFi network of the device you are attempting to cast from and ensure it matches the Google Home and Chromecast.
Consider disconnecting and re-plugging your WiFi router to see if it helps as well. It’s possible to remedy an issue with a simple reboot.
Make sure there aren’t any obstacles in the way of equipment.
Even if you’ve done everything correctly, it’s conceivable that the distance between your devices and the WiFi router is too great or there is a signal obstructor in the way.
As a general guideline, you should keep your Chromecast within 15-20 feet (4-6 meters) of your device you’re casting from.
In order to guarantee a robust WiFi signal, this is the best method.
Make sure to inspect the room for any additional gadgets you may have installed.
Are there any additional smart devices in the room or in the immediate vicinity?
If this is the case, it’s quite probable that they’re emitting a signal that interferes with your Chromecast.
Restart the computer and see if that fixes the problem.
Attempt to set up Chromecast on a different device.
Finally, if all of the preceding troubleshooting recommendations have failed, try casting from another device.
Try utilizing a laptop or tablet instead of a smartphone.
Perhaps there is a problem with the original device that you were unable to cast with.
Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures, right?
A cast-technological device is one that does not work.
As a last note, not all gadgets presently support “cast” technology, and hence cannot be connected to Google Home.
So it’s conceivable that you’re casting to a device that can’t and won’t be able to cast in the first place.
Here are a few gadgets to watch out for:
- TVs that don’t run Android TV
- Chromecast-enabled TVs
- Products from Roku, Apple’s TV, and Amazon’s Fire TV
- Sonos
Conclusion
Here are the procedures to take if you’re having trouble casting to Chromecast on Google Home:
- All of your gadgets should be wiped clean.
- The Google Home app should be up to current.
- Make sure your Google Home and Chromecast are set up properly before moving on to the next step.
- All the gadgets implicated should be checked for power.
- It’s important to make sure that all of your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
- Keep an eye out for any obstacles that could be in the way of your intended path
- Try casting from a different device.
- To begin with, make sure that your device can cast.
Please leave a comment if you found an alternative solution and I’ll add it to the list!