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You can project content from your computer, tablet, or smartphone onto your TV screen with the well-known streaming device Chromecast. But, just like any other technology, problems can occasionally arise.
This article will show you how to reset Chromecast as it is crucial you know how to do this, regardless of whether you’re trying to solve an issue or intend to sell or give one as a gift.
You can be sure you’ll have a flawless streaming experience by following this detailed guide, which will lead you through the process of resetting your Chromecast.
Carrying out a factory reset on your Chromecast can assist in fixing several issues, including freezing, lagging, and connectivity issues.
Since it erases all of your data from the Chromecast, it’s also essential if you intend to sell or give it as a gift.
After a factory reset, you will have to configure your Chromecast as if it were a brand-new device as, it will be set back to its original factory settings.
You can factory reset your Chromecast by pressing the physical button on the device as opposed to doing it remotely. This is how it’s done:
Locate the Reset Button: There is a tiny reset button on top right corner or back of the Chromecast device.
1. Press and Hold: Hold down the factory reset button. The Chromecast device LED light will start to blink.
2. Wait until the LED light changes: Holding the reset button down will cause the LED light to turn solid white.
3. Release the Reset Button: Release the reset button once the light is a solid white color.
4. Await the completion of the reset process: The Chromecast will restart on its own. Note that the reset process can take a few minutes to complete bringing it back to its default factory settings.
The Google Home app or Chromecast app can be used to factory reset your Chromecast device if you would prefer to take a software approach. Here is how to go about it:
1. Start the Google Home App on the same wi fi network: Make sure the chromecast and mobile device are connected to the same Wi Fi network. If the chromecast and mobile device are not on the same network there will be no connection. Launch the Google Home app on your smartphone.
2. Choose a Chromecast: Tap the tile on your Chromecast device.
3. Tap Settings Button: Tap settings in the upper right corner of the screen of the Google Home app.
4. Select Factory Reset: Tap Factory Reset option by scrolling to the bottom of the screen.
5. Verify the Reset: Confirm the factory reset by tapping OK.
6. Await the completion of the reset: The Chromecast will restart on its own. It can take a few minutes to complete this final step.
Upon completion of resetting your Chromecast device will start fresh so you will have to reconfigure your Chromecast.
This entails establishing a connection with your Google account, Google Home app and making sure it is connected to your WiFi network.
You can now sell or give your Chromecast device as a gift knowing that all of your personal information has been securely deleted.
Try the following troubleshooting advice if your Chromecast is still giving you problems after you reset it:
Quickly bringing your Chromecast to factory resetting can fix a lot of common problems.
This guide has given you the knowledge you need to perform a factory reset on your Chromecast with confidence, whether you’re troubleshooting an issue or getting ready to pass on your device. Happy streaming!
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