- (Optional) Check that the batteries in your Chromecast voice remote have charge remaining.
- Remove the batteries from the remote.
- Press and hold the Home button.
- While holding the Home button, reinsert the batteries.
- Hold the button while the LED light is solid.
How do I connect my Google Chromecast remote?
Switch your TV to the HDMI input your Chromecast is plugged into, then wait for the remote to pair. In most cases, the remote pairs automatically. However, if the TV screen shows “Start pairing,” press and hold the "Back" and "Home" buttons on the remote until the light on the remote starts to pulse.
How do I reset my Google Chromecast remote?
Step 1: Press the button on the back of the Chromecast, and it will open up the pairing mode on the device, which will notify you via your TV screen. Step 2: Next, on the remote, press and hold the Back + Home buttons simultaneously, not letting go until you see the LED light at the bottom of the remote pulsating.
How do I fix my Google TV remote?
A factory reset of the remote itself worked for me.Take the batteries out of the remote. Press and hold the home button. While holding the Home button, reinsert the batteries. Hold the button while the LED light is solid. When the light starts pulsing, release the button.
Why is my Chromecast remote light on and not working?
For some users, the fix to the problem was to delete the remote on the Chromecast using external controls (such as a smartphone or a third-party remote), reboot the Chromecast, factory-reset the remote and re-pair it with the device.
What do I do if my Chromecast remote isn't working?
How to factory reset your Chromecast voice remote(Optional) Check that the batteries in your Chromecast voice remote have charge remaining.Remove the batteries from the remote.Press and hold the Home button.While holding the Home button, reinsert the batteries.Hold the button while the LED light is solid.More items...
How do you reset a remote?
For Android TVs released in 2015 or later, symptoms may improve by updating the software of the remote control....Reset the remote control.Open the battery compartment cover and remove the batteries.Press and hold the Power button for three seconds.Insert the batteries again and close the battery compartment cover.
What batteries does the Chromecast remote take?
On the back of your Chromecast with Google TV, press the button. Insert 2 AAA batteries in your new Voice Remote.
Why is there a light on my Google Chromecast remote?
The Chromecast voice remote has an LED light below the Power and Input buttons. It tells you about the status of your remote. The batteries were installed. The LED will flash twice quickly.
Why is there a white light on Chromecast remote?
Here's what the different LED colors mean on a Chromecast: Solid white: The Chromecast is connected to your network, active, and either casting or ready to start casting. Dim white: The Chromecast is on but idle. Blinking white: The Chromecast is unable to connect, or it needs to be set up.
Why is the light on my Chromecast remote pulsing?
The remote is ready to pair. (May indicate that an attempted pairing was unsuccessful.) The LED will pulse slowly. Pairing was successful.
How re-pair a Google TV remote that won't connect
When the Chromecast is powered on, it typically pairs with the remote without hassle, but that is not always the case. The remote and the Chromecast communicate with each other via Bluetooth. If your Chromecast can’t find the remote, your TV will play a chime.
Fix pairing issues by rebooting the Chromecast with Google TV
You can try a regular reboot of the Chromecast, which will restart the remote pairing process.
Fix pairing issues by factory resetting the Chromecast with Google TV
If these steps do not work, try the following process instead. Factory resetting does not mean you will lose your data, but it means that the Chromecast with Google TV initial setup will happen again from scratch.
