This guide doesn’t addressallChromecast-related problems, only issues that cause it to crash, disconnect, or restart.
How Do I Fix a Chromecast That Keeps Crashing?
Reboot your Chromecast and the machine you’re using to do the casting.
Google Chrome checking for updates.
One simple way to restart the Chromecast is by removing it from a power source.
Disconnect the power cable from the TV or the wall, wherever it’s plugged in.
Restarting a computer should be done the proper way: from within the operating system itself.
Chromecast settings in the Home app for Android.
Phones provide a shutdown option after holding down the power button.
This will almost always guarantee that it’s being fed enough power.
upgrade your apps, specifically the ones you’re using when you’re experiencing the Chromecast issue.
Battery usage settings on Android.
This might be Chrome if you’re on a computer, YouTube on your phone, etc.
The app or internet tool might need an update to addresses a problem communicating with the Chromecast.
Move the router and Chromecast closer together, if possible.
Google Wifi IP reservations list.
Interference and weak signal strength can cause streams to the Chromecast to suddenly stop.
But if you’re able, doing a simple restart might be the fix for a Chromecast acting strange.
Check for bandwidth-related problems.
Read it’s possible for you to do to keep your Chromecast private.
Adjust your phone’s battery usage prefs to stop optimizing the troublesome app.
How this works is different for every phone, and even varies between operating system versions.
Reset the Chromecastback to its factory default options.
Give the Chromecast astatic IP address.
Doing this requires you tolog in to the router as the administrator.
Once you’re in, look for theDHCPor IP reservation section.
If this doesn’t fix the problem, feel free to return the setting back to normal.
access to your modem and/or router and disable WMM Power Save.
When it’s enabled, it helps to save power by controlling the Chromecast’s sleep timer.
Disabling WMM-PS has proved helpful immediately for some users.
Upgrade to a newer Chromecast.
FAQ
Chromecasts can lag for a variety of reasons.
Unfortunately, depending on your person internet connection, lag may be unavoidable.
Sound can fail to output from a Chromecast for a number of reasons.
Unfortunately, there isn’t one specific thing to check.
Tryrunning through standard troubleshooting stepsto see if you might identify your personal issue.
