When Google released the latest Chromecast in September 2020, it wanted to up its game and offer a similar experience to competing devices like the Roku Streaming Stick or Apple TV 4K. The Chromecast with Google TV now comes with a new physical remote (called the Voice Remote) that controls the new interface, but more hardware leads to more problems for some users. We’ll take a look at reconnecting a Chromecast with the Google TV remote.
The new Chromecast with Google TV is a great device, but the remote has been known to sometimes disconnect from the Chromecast. This problem can happen randomly, but we have a solution for you.
How to Re-Pair a Google TV Remote That Won’t Connect
When the Chromecast is on, it normally turns on. It pairs with the remote without a problem, but that’s not always the case. The remote and Chromecast communicate with each other via Bluetooth. If your Chromecast can’t find the remote, your TV will play a chime. This ring is an indication that the Chromecast and Voice Remote cannot be paired. Another important thing to do is make sure the batteries are installed correctly or are not dead.
If your remote isn’t paired with your Chromecast and it’s not responding, you need to manually put the Chromecast into standby mode. pairing via Chromecast device. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Press the button on the back of the Chromecast and it will open pairing mode on the device, notifying you via the screen of your television. .
Step 2: Next, on the remote, press and hold the Return Home buttons simultaneously, without releasing until you see the LED light at the bottom of the remote control blinking.
Step 3: when you see the LED, press the Home button on the remote. The remote should now be paired.
Restart the Chromecast with Google TV
You can try a regular restart of the Chromecast, which will restart the remote pairing process.
Step 1: Unplug the power cord from the Chromecast and wait at least a minute. (Make sure you leave the Chromecast connected to the TV’s HDMI port.)
Step 2: Reconnect the power cable to the Chromecast. The Chromecast should begin searching for the remote.
Step 3: To make sure your remote works, press a few buttons on the remote.
Step 4: Chromecast will begin the initial setup process as a new device. Continue with this process.
Factory Reset Chromecast with Google TV
If these steps don’t work, try the process below. Factory reset doesn’t mean you’ll lose your data, but it does mean the initial setup of Chromecast with Google TV will happen again from scratch.
Step 1: to start the setup process reset , look for the physical reset button on your Chromecast.
- Chromecast with Google TV: While it’s on, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The light will start blinking yellow.
- Chromecast (2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, or Ultra): While it’s on, press the button on the side of the Chromecast. The light will start blinking orange.
- Chromecast (1st generation): While it’s on, press and hold the button on the Chromecast for at least 25 seconds or until the light turns off. start blinking red. .
Step 2: Regardless of the build, press and hold the button until it turns white, then release. The Chromecast will reboot and the reset is complete. You are now ready to set up your Chromecast once again. Once the Chromecast reboots, it will start the remote setup process again. Follow the same remote pairing process above.
Now you should have reconnected your Chromecast with the Google TV remote and everything should work fine. If you’re still having trouble, you can check Google’s support page for more information.
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