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Before you reset: identify the Chromecast and the problem
Use the model name shown in Google Home, if the device is still accessible, or check its original packaging or product details. Do not use another generation’s button timing or LED cues: a Chromecast with Google TV, a Chromecast (1st gen), and a Chromecast (2nd gen), (3rd gen), or Ultra have different procedures.
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A factory reset returns the device to factory defaults and erases its data. Google says the action cannot be undone. It may help with setup or network problems, but Google does not promise that a reset repairs hardware, restores discontinued support, or makes an incompatible app work again.
- If the issue is a changed Wi-Fi network, follow the network steps below before choosing a reset.
- If the TV shows no signal or a black screen, check the TV input, power, and HDMI connection first. Google’s no-signal and black-screen troubleshooting covers those symptoms.
Factory-reset steps by Chromecast model
Chromecast with Google TV
- Using the remote, open your profile, then select All settings.
- Go to System > About > Factory reset, then confirm.
- Alternatively, with the device powered, hold its button. Wait for the LED to change and release when it becomes solid white, following Google’s model-specific instructions.
Chromecast (2nd gen), Chromecast (3rd gen), and Chromecast Ultra
You can reset through Google Home if your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network that was used to set up the Chromecast. Open Google Home, select the device, and use its settings to choose the factory-reset option. The app reset may not be available if you cannot access that setup network.
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- 【Compatibility】Replacement for white Google-Chromecast-Remote, for Snow Chromecast with Google TV HD/4K & Google TV Streamer 4K.
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- 【BATTERIES COMPATIBLE】Insert 2 * AAA batteries. (Package not included batteries)
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For a button reset, keep the Chromecast powered and hold the button on its side. Google’s procedure says to wait for the LED to blink orange and then become solid white before releasing it. Check Google’s reset guide for the exact steps for your model.
Chromecast (1st gen)
Google Home can reset the first-generation Chromecast when your phone is on the network used to set it up. For a reset on the device, keep it powered and hold its button for at least 25 seconds or until the solid LED flashes red. Release after the LED blinks white and the TV goes blank. Because this model’s sequence differs from later devices, follow Google’s current instructions rather than relying on another model’s timing.
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- 【Incompatible Devices】NOT Compatible with Google Chromecast lst Gen, NOT for Google Chromecast 2nd Gen, NOT for Google Chromecast 3rd Gen, NOT for Chromecast Ultra, NOT for Chromecast Audio
- 【Easy to Pair】Pair your new remote ①Press the pairing button on your device; ②Press and hold the"Back" and "Home" buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds until the LED on your new remote starts flashing
- 【Voice Control】Pressing the voice button on the remote, you can use voice to search for specific shows, or by mood, genre, actress, and more. Talk to Google and say, "What should I watch?" And use the remote to control the volume switch inputs, play music, and get answers on-screen
- 【Preferred Features】The replacement remote for Google Chromecast TV has 2 shortcut buttons for popular streaming channels,and needs to install new 2*AAA batteries to use(batteries are NOT included in package)
Reconnect after changing Wi-Fi
Google says Chromecast devices remember one Wi-Fi network at a time. What to do depends on whether the device can still reach its existing network:
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- It is still connected to the existing network: Google says you can use Google Home to forget that network, then set up the Chromecast on the new one.
- It is no longer connected to the old network: Google’s guidance is to factory-reset the Chromecast and set it up again on the new network.
For the setup sequence, use Google’s instructions for connecting Chromecast to a new Wi-Fi network. If you cannot use the app-based reset, the model’s physical-button procedure above is an alternative.
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- Easy pairing:Press the Chromecast button to turn on pairing mode and notify you via the TV screen. Next press and hold the BACK and HOME buttons at the same time until the light on the remote starts blinking, release the buttons when the light comes on and the remote pairing is complete.
- Applicable models:G9N9N Replacement telecontrol for Chromecast (for Google TV), Chromecast for Google TV, for GA01409-US, GA01920-US, GA01923-US, GA01919-US, GA02463-Us, GA02464-US requires Chromecast (for Google TV).
Troubleshoot “Reconnect me,” no signal, or a black screen
“Reconnect me” on a first-generation Chromecast
For a first-generation device that shows “Reconnect me,” Google recommends unplugging it from HDMI and power, attaching the HDMI extender supplied with the Chromecast, and then reconnecting power. Google says the included extender may reduce Wi-Fi signal interference; it is a troubleshooting measure, not a guaranteed fix. See Google’s connection troubleshooting steps.
No signal or a black screen
Confirm the TV is set to the HDMI input used by the Chromecast and that the device has power. Then follow Google’s troubleshooting for a TV with no signal or a black screen. These symptoms alone do not establish that a factory reset is the right fix; use the model-specific checks before erasing settings.
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- 【Incompatible Devices】NOT Compatible with Google Chromecast lst Gen, NOT for Google Chromecast 2nd Gen, NOT for Google Chromecast 3rd Gen, NOT for Chromecast Ultra, NOT for Chromecast Audio
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- 【Voice Control】Pressing the voice button on the remote, you can use voice to search for specific shows, you can also use voice to control the volume, switch inputs, play music, and get answers on-screen.
- 【Channel Buttons】The replacement remote for Google Chromecast TV , featrues 2 popular streaming buttons ( for NFLX、YouTube) to quick access to the entertainment. Just install 2x AAA batteries to get it to work (batteries are NOT included).
What a reset cannot restore: first-generation support
Google says support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended: it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google does not provide technical support for it. A factory reset does not change that status. Do not assume this applies to every Chromecast generation. Google’s separate statement that software and security updates continue for its latest existing devices is not a claim that first-generation support resumed; see its Chromecast history announcement alongside the first-generation support notice.
When to consider a replacement
If the device remains unusable after the appropriate power, HDMI, network, and reset checks, replacement may be more practical than repeated resets. Google describes Google TV Streamer as the device that replaces Chromecast. Whether it suits you depends on current availability, budget, and whether you want a remote and on-screen interface rather than the older casting-focused experience.
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- 【Compatibility】This voice remote is compatible with Chromecast devices that have Google TV built-in. It does NOT work with the Google Streamer TV Box or with Chromecast models that do not include Google TV. Please note: the package includes only the remote control and user manual—Chromecast device is not included.
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- 【Simple Pairing Process】On Chromecast, press the "Auto Pairing" button. Press and hold the BACK and HOME buttons on the remote until the LED light starts flashing. When “Chromecast Remote” appears on the TV screen, press the “Auto Pairing Button” on the Chromecast device to select the “Chromecast Remote”; then press and hold the “Auto Pairing Button” for 4 seconds until the TV screen shows “Pairing”. If pairing fails, repeat the previous steps until the pairing is successful.
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