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Changing the Chromecast WiFi: what if it doesn’t work?It can happen that changing the Chromecast WiFi does not work if you cannot get into the network that the Chromecast was previously connected to. For example, because you have bought a second-hand one. What can you do in this case? You can then fall back on the manual reset options. The Chromecast has a physical reset button that you can use. The button is located next to the USB connection. The size of the button varies per model. On the Chromecast Ultra, it is a small button that is neatly concealed.
Changing the WiFi Chromecast: things to rememberWhy is it important to turn on the TV for this process, when you actually control everything on your phone? Well, this way you can immediately see if your Chromecast has an internet connection or not. If there is no internet, you won’t see a clock with the current time on it, for example. If it happens that you do not see a WiFi option in the settings of the Chromecast that you want to change, then it does not have internet at that moment. In that case, you need to return to the factory settings by performing the manual reset. You can also find out right away if your Chromecast has a Wi-Fi connection or not by checking whether it appears in your Cast device list. If you’re using a music or video streaming service and can’t find your Chromecast in the list, that means it’s offline. |