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<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nAny of these issues will interfere with your ability to cast to your Chromecast. This means when you are using a service like YouTube or Netflix, the Chromecast icon won\u2019t show up or won\u2019t work when you click on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to fix all of these issues, from the most common to the least likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Restart Your Chromecast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As with most troubleshooting, restarting devices should always be the first thing you try. If you leave your Chromecast turned on all day, there are times when it can lose its network or internet connection. This lost connection won\u2019t always recover automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you reboot your router, it will go through a startup process that re-establishes all those network and internet connections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do this, launch your Google Home app. Find the Chromecast device and tap it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nOn the Chromecast device screen, tap the gear Settings icon at the upper right. On the Settings window, tap the three vertical dots at the upper right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will open a small menu. Select Reboot<\/strong> from the top of the list. Give your Chromecast device a minute or two to fully reboot and reconnect to your network and the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it\u2019s ready, launch a streaming service like Netflix or YouTube and attempt to cast content to your Chromecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If restarting your Chromecast didn\u2019t work, the issue could be with the device you\u2019re casting from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re trying to cast from a browser-based streaming service, you could always try restarting your browser first. Or if you\u2019re using an app like Hulu or Netflix on your Android or iOS device, killing the app and relaunching it might also fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If neither of these work, then a full restart is the next step. On Windows, just select the Start menu, select Power<\/strong>, and then select Restart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Likewise, go through the process to restart your Mac, or restart your iOS or Android Device<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relaunch your browser or app and try casting to your Chromecast again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two things you should always check if the Chromecast icon isn\u2019t showing up or otherwise not working. One is to confirm that your Chromecast and the device you’re casting from are both connected to the same Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing to check is which Wi-Fi network your computer or mobile device is connected to. On Windows 10, for example, you can just select the network icon at the right corner of the taskbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t You\u2019ll see the Connected<\/strong> status under the name of the network you\u2019re connected to. Make note of the network name. On your Mac, Android, or iOS device, just check the network settings in the same way to check the network name you\u2019re connected to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you have that, launch the Google Home app on your mobile device. Scroll down to the Chromecast device that you want to check and tap it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t On the Chromecast screen, tap the gear icon at the upper right to view its settings. Look down the list until you see Wi-Fi<\/strong>. The name of the Wi-Fi network your Chromecast is connected to will be displayed there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If it doesn\u2019t match the Wi-Fi network your computer or mobile device is connected to, you\u2019ll need to tap Forget<\/strong> and then use Google Home to reconnect your Chromecast to the correct Wi-Fi network<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, casting to a Chromecast device without an internet connection won\u2019t work. How do you check if your Chromecast has an internet connection?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Basically, there are two steps. First, confirm the Chromecast device is connected to the Wi-Fi network. If you\u2019ve completed the section above, then you\u2019ve already confirmed this. Next, you need to make sure your Wi-Fi network is connected to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use our internet connection troubleshooting guide<\/a> to make sure your network is actually connected to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the quickest things to try that usually works to fix your internet connection is to reset your router<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Newer Chromecast devices are compatible with both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands put out by your home Wi-Fi router.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, to use 5 GHz, you need a dual-band router and a newer Chromecast device. The 5 GHz band is also a weaker signal so more susceptible to interference from appliances like microwave ovens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To determine if your Chromecast issues are caused by a weaker 5 GHz signal, try adjusting your Chromecast settings to use the 2.4 GHz band instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Note<\/strong>: If you\u2019re using an older Chromecast, it isn\u2019t capable of using 5 GHz and will default to 2.4 GHz anyway, so you won\u2019t have to try this step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two ways you can change Chromecast to use 2.4 GHz. Neither are simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve tried everything else and your Chromecast still isn\u2019t showing up or otherwise not working, it may be time to do a full factory reset on your Chromecast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Restart Your Computer or Mobile Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n3. Verify Your Wi-Fi Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n4. Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Make Sure Chromecast Is Using 2.4 GHz Band<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n6. Factory Reset Your Chromecast.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n