Reboot your Chromecast device

Rebooting your Chromecast may fix several issues. There are 3 ways to reboot your Chromecast:

Chromecast, Chromecast Audio and Chromecast Ultra

 From the Google Home app

1. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is linked to the same account as your Chromecast.
2. Open the Google Home app .
3. Tap and hold your device's tile.
4. At the top right corner, tap Settings   More settings   Reboot.

From the power source

 

1. Unplug the power cable from the Chromecast device.
2. Leave it unplugged for one minute.
3. Plug the power cable back in.

Note: When you unplug the Chromecast from the TV’s HDMI port, it does not reboot the device. It must be disconnected from the power source in order to reboot.

Chromecast with Google TV

 From Google TV

1. Using your Chromecast Voice Remote, in the upper right of your TV screen, select your profile Settings .
2. Select System Restart  Restart.

From the power source

1. Unplug the power cable from Chromecast with Google TV. 
2. Leave it unplugged for one minute.
3. Insert the cable back into Chromecast with Google TV. 

Note: When you unplug Chromecast with Google TV from the TV’s HDMI port, it does not reboot the device. It must be disconnected from the power source in order to reboot.