Chromecast and Google TV Streamer LED light

Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices have an LED light on the side of the device that visually explains what the device is doing. The following table shows the different LED status indicators and what the states mean. Choose your device below.

 Google TV Streamer (4K)

Description of LED light	What this means
Solid white	Google TV Streamer is plugged in and receiving power.
White pulse	Google TV Streamer is starting up.
White pulse (slow)	Google TV Streamer is ready to set up.
Solid dim white (20% brightness)	Google TV Streamer’s screen is off.
Off	Google TV Streamer is off.
White blink (slow)	Google TV Streamer is finding the remote.
Yellow blinks (4x fast)	Google TV Streamer started the factory reset countdown.
Solid yellow light	Google TV Streamer is resetting.
Solid yellow light	Google TV Streamer is in Recovery mode.

 Chromecast with Google TV (4K and HD)

Description of LED light	What this means
Solid white	Chromecast is connected to the network and ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content.
Solid white (dim)	Chromecast is in an idle state.
Pulsing white	Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up.
Alternating pulsing white and orange	Chromecast is receiving an update and is not available for casting. You can begin casting once the update is finished and the LED status has turned solid white. Do not disconnect your device from the power source.
Blinking orange	Chromecast is performing a short self-diagnostic check and is temporarily unavailable.
Blinking orange and then turns white after a few seconds	Chromecast is being or has just been reset. Learn how to factory reset your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer.

 Chromecast (2nd gen), Chromecast (3rd gen), and Chromecast Ultra

LED status	LED indicator meaning
Solid white	Chromecast is connected to the network and is ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content.
Pulsing white	Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up.
Pulsing orange (during update process)	Chromecast is receiving an update and is not available for casting. You can begin casting once the update is finished and the LED status has turned solid white. Do not disconnect your Chromecast from the power source.
Pulsing orange and black TV screen	If there’s a pulsing orange LED light on your Chromecast device and a black TV screen, try the first step below and check if it resolves the issue. If it doesn't, move on to the next steps: Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. Power off your TV. Plug your Chromecast into another TV. Perform a factory reset.
Solid orange	There may be an error with your device. Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, perform a factory reset.

 Chromecast (1st gen)

LED status	LED indicator meaning
Solid white	Chromecast is connected to the network and is ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content.
Pulsing white	Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up.
Pulsing red (during update process)	Chromecast is receiving an update and is not available for casting. You can begin casting once the update is finished and the LED status has turned solid white. Do not disconnect your Chromecast from the power source.
Pulsing red and black TV screen	If there’s a pulsing red LED light on your Chromecast device and a black TV screen, try the first step below and check if it resolves the issue. If it doesn't, move on to the next steps: Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. Use the HDMI extender provided with your Chromecast device if you have one. Plug your Chromecast into another TV. Perform a factory reset.
Solid red	There may be an error with your device. Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, perform a factory reset.

Note: Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google doesn't provide technical support. Users may notice a degradation in performance.

Here's more info on why your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer update may be taking longer than expected.