Google Chromecast is a screen casting service that projects tablet or mobile-based content onto a television or computer screen. These devices, while usually simple to operate, sometimes run into technical issues. When that happens, you can reset the device to its factory settings to get it working normally, and we’ll show you how.
What Is Chromecast?
Chromecast, an abbreviation for Google Chromecast, is a media casting/streaming device. A streaming/casting device allows you to stream content from a smaller device to your television or computer. More specifically, the source of the content may be a tablet, mobile phone, or even laptop. The device itself is small and lightweight. It’s essentially a dongle with an adapter cable attached to it. The adapter cable attaches directly to an HDMI port on your television. Meanwhile, it connects to your laptop, tablet, or phone via wireless internet. You can control the content using a dedicated mobile app. Chromecast also supports Chromecast built-in. Like the original Chromecast, this feature lets you stream content from a smaller device to your TV. It also makes use of the cloud to stream content, so you get high-quality visuals and audio. However, it must be noted that the feature is only available on select television models and displays. You can even play TV-based games created specifically for Chromecast.
How to Factory Reset Chromecast
You may want to reset Chromecast for a variety of reasons. The first is when your Chromecast fails to pair with your television or source device. If you want to sell or gift the device to someone else, you will also want to reset it beforehand. A reset is also a good idea for when you have recently replaced your wireless internet connection. Initiating a reset of your Chromecast will return the device to its original factory state. By “factory state,” we simply mean that all data saved on the device will be lost. This includes your user profile, preferences under settings, and passwords. Before you can use the device again, you would have to start from scratch and set it up.
How to Factory Reset Chromecast on the Device
How to Factory Reset Chromecast from the Google Chrome App
How to Factory Reset Chromecast to Connect to a New Wi-Fi
Alternatively, you may have recently switched to a new internet service provider. Or you may have replaced your modem or router. Either way, you will want to reset your Google Chromecast back to factory settings to clear the details of your old network to make way for your new network. Here are the steps:
How to Set Up Chromecast on Android or iPhone After a Factory Reset
As mentioned, several reasons you may choose to reset Google Chromecast. A rest will remove all saved settings and data about devices connected to Chromecast. That being said, you will have to start afresh and set up the device before you can use it again. Take note of the following steps to get the device to revert to its original settings:
Additional Steps for Setting Up Google Chromecast After a Factory Reset
Final Thoughts on How to Factory Reset Chromecast
This concludes our steps on how to factory reset Chromecast to factory settings. This process is useful when your casting device experiences a variety of technical problems. It’s also useful when you want to connect your Chromecast to a new wireless internet system. Of course, it must be noted that there may be slight variations in the steps with different models of Chromecast. But generally speaking, the steps outlined above should work for the latest models. These include Chromecast (3rd Generation), Chromecast Ultra, and Chromecast Google TV. If you would like more options, the Roku streaming line comes with more variety. Here is a complete guide on the Roku screen-casting experience and how to choose the best Roku devices.
