If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, the blinking orange light can also indicate that the device is doing a self-diagnostic. The light will eventually stop blinking if no problems are detected, or it will flash a different color if the Chromecast detects any issues you need to address.
If there is a solid red light (not blinking), there also may be an error on your device despite the screen working normally. You may have to restart the device. The appearance of the flashing red light in any form on your Chromecast is can be alarming. In most cases, however, you can manually fix any issues.
Has turned solid white., and source. Check and is temporarily unavailable. Chromecast is being or has just been reset. Learn how to factory reset your Chromecast. Chromecast is connected to the network and is ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content.
A common inquiry we ran across in our research was “What to do if your Chromecast has a pulsing orange light?”.
Well, 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: Power off your TV. Plug your Chromecast into another TV. Perform a factory reset.
Why is my Chromecast not working on my TV?
This can cause your Chromecast to stop working for several reasons. When you turn off your TV, it cuts power to the USB ports, causing it to reboot every time you turn off your TV. Even worse, cheaper TV sets may have poorly configured or unstable USB ports.
Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up. 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.
Why does my chromecast get hot?
The problem is, that kind of resource-heavy rendering can make the Chromecast Ultra run a bit hot. Well, ok, a LOT hot. In fact, after about four hours or so, it becomes so overheated it shuts down, and there’s no tangible warning — not ideal if you’re about to beat a Level Boss.
How do I Make my Chromecast stick out more?
You can use the included HDMI extender to have the Chromecast stick out more. Or you can try moving the Chromecast closer to your router. If you have a Chromecast Ultra, you have the extra option of connecting an ethernet cable to the power brick. This is a widespread issue!
Why can’t I cast from my computer?
If you normally cast from your computer, it’s possible that there is a newer version of Chrome available. This may cause your Chromecast to stop working or prevent the cast button from appearing on various websites. Follow the steps below to check.