Chromecast is a casting device that can easily screen mirror any mobile device or personal computer to the TV screen. Sometimes we need to reset the device for several reasons. This article will show you how to reset the Chrome cast.
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Short Note on Chrome cast
Chrome cast is a multimedia player that can cast your mobile and laptop device to the TV. It is a product of Google industries. Via Chrome cast, we can cast any multimedia content to the TV. It is designed like a dongle. Despite the size, the function of Chrome cast amuses us.
The Chrome cast has two sides. The primary side is the HDMI cable. This cable has to be connected to the HDMI port of the TV. Then the next side is the USB port and mini USB cable. This is to power up the device. This device turns the normal television into a smart TV.
Chrome cast has several types according to its updates; 1st, 2nd.and 3rd generation Chrome cast, Audio, and Ultra Chrome cast. There are no separate remote to command over the Chrome cast like the fire stick TV has.
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Why Do You need to Reset?
For several reasons, we might try to reset the Chrome cast but the following two reasons compel to do the reset,
- Chrome cast device casts multimedia content via wireless connection of Wi-Fi. But this device can remember only one wireless router. When you change your Wi-Fi, you need to re-do the setup by using the setup guide of Chrome cast or you need to reset the device.
- Sometimes the Chrome cast hangs freeze. We can try to plug out the USB cable. But it is better to factory reset the device.
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How to Reboot Your Chromecast Device/Factory Reset
We have two types of methods to factor reset the Chrome cast device.
# 1. Use the button on the Chrome cast device.
# 2. Use the Chrome cast application on your device.
Method 1:
It is quite easy to factory data reset by using the button in the Chrome cast device.
# STEP 1.Hold down the button on the Chrome cast device for at least 25 seconds or until the light begins flashing.
# STEP 2. Now disconnect the USB cable which supplies the power
You cannot miss that button, because there is only one button on the device. Now the device will be reset.
Method 2:
This method can only be used when you can connect the device through your android device.
# STEP 1. Start the Chrome cast app on your mobile phone.
# STEP 2. Fine and connect to the Chrome cast device.
# STEP 3. Once you connected to the device, select the menu option on the app.
(Now you will see the information on the Chrome cast dongle and a drop-down window.)
# STEP 4. Now tap on the factory data reset.
Your device is now reset as a new one. You can connect your Wi-Fi and start any function you desired.
Occasionally you can reboot the device via using this method.
Final Words
Chrome cast is the most reliable and famous casting device in the market. But sometimes situations happen. We have to reset the device sometimes. Sometimes Chrome cast simply freezes and you cannot connect it via your mobile device. You can use the first method on this type of occasion happens. We hope this article helps you to accumulate the info you surfed for.