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I have to keep turning off and on my TV set for Chromecast

  • 09-09-2014 2:37pm
    #1
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭


    Installed Chromecast on the HDMI 2 outlet on my Toshiba LCD. Works perfects between the iPad 2 and the Sky Hub and I watch Netflix perfectly.

    However every time I change source to say Scart to watch Sky or put the TV into standby I cannot get chromecast back unless I switch the power off and on at the plug.

    Any ideas?


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  • #2
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    Is your USB power source from the TV or a plug?


  • #3
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    advertsfox wrote: »
    Is your USB power source from the TV or a plug?

    Hi - the USB power source is from a plug


  • #4
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    So what is on screen when you press the source button on your TV remote to get to the hdmi socket your chromecast is in?


  • #5
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    So what is on screen when you press the source button on your TV remote to get to the hdmi socket your chromecast is in?

    Just a plain blue screen. So according to my iPad it is playing Netflix on my TV screen but as I said all is have is a blank blue screen.
    Then I turn off the plug on the wall and turn it back on and then Netflix is playing on my HDMI 2 input. It's like the Toshiba LCD has forgotten it has chromecast in its HDMI 2 input until it's powered down and up again.


  • #6
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    Gallee wrote: »
    Hi - the USB power source is from a plug
    Gallee wrote: »
    Just a plain blue screen. So according to my iPad it is playing Netflix on my TV screen but as I said all is have is a blank blue screen.
    Then I turn off the plug on the wall and turn it back on and then Netflix is playing on my HDMI 2 input. It's like the Toshiba LCD has forgotten it has chromecast in its HDMI 2 input until it's powered down and up again.
    Can you use the USB port on the TV instead as the power source and see if that helps?


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  • #7
    notmymark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭notmymark


    I have read a few other similar problems elsewhere online. I believe the most common fix was to factory reset the Chromecast and then update it to the latest version.


  • #8
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    notmymark wrote: »
    I have read a few other similar problems elsewhere online. I believe the most common fix was to factory reset the Chromecast and then update it to the latest version.

    Stupid question: I can factory reset ok (25 seconds etc) but how does it update?


  • #9
    notmymark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭notmymark


    Gallee wrote: »
    Stupid question: I can factory reset ok (25 seconds etc) but how does it update?

    After doing the factory reset, use the app to re-connect it to your Wi-Fi and it should auto-update. You may have to restart the device or try to play something but you will see it applying the updating.


  • #10
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    advertsfox wrote: »
    Can you use the USB port on the TV instead as the power source and see if that helps?

    Bad news - no USB port.


  • #11
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    notmymark wrote: »
    After doing the factory reset, use the app to re-connect it to your Wi-Fi and it should auto-update. You may have to restart the device or try to play something but you will see it applying the updating.

    Just did that - set it up as new. All worked well. Switched to HDMI1 to watch Sky for a few minutes then came back to watch Netflix and according to the iPad it's playing the movie but all I have on the HDMI 2 input is a blue screen.


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  • #12
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Gallee wrote: »
    Bad news - no USB port.

    It wouldn't have made a difference anyway I'd say.

    I get random dropouts like that on one of my Chromecasts, on and off with the switch on the TV resolves it. Also happens with my sky box but that comes back in a second or two by itself.

    It's a TV issue rather than a Chromecast one in my case.


  • #13
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,315 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Anyone able to cast Netflix using hola?

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



  • #14
    Meleftone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭Meleftone


    Gallee wrote: »
    Just did that - set it up as new. All worked well. Switched to HDMI1 to watch Sky for a few minutes then came back to watch Netflix and according to the iPad it's playing the movie but all I have on the HDMI 2 input is a blue screen.

    I have the same problem as you and I have a toshiba lcd tv too, so I think it is a problem with the tv.

    Have found what could be a solution...I have not tested it yet, will later.

    1. Plug the CC into you wall outlet via usb adapter.
    2. Press and hold the reset button for ~25 seconds to perform factory reset. Wait for blinking white led.
    3. Plug into your HDMI port and turn on your TV.
    4. Go through verification code instructions and setup.
    5. Turn your TV off for a bit, then back on to see if the CC is still detected.


  • #15
    Gallee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Gallee


    Meleftone wrote: »
    I have the same problem as you and I have a toshiba lcd tv too, so I think it is a problem with the tv.

    Have found what could be a solution...I have not tested it yet, will later.

    1. Plug the CC into you wall outlet via usb adapter.
    2. Press and hold the reset button for ~25 seconds to perform factory reset. Wait for blinking white led.
    3. Plug into your HDMI port and turn on your TV.
    4. Go through verification code instructions and setup.
    5. Turn your TV off for a bit, then back on to see if the CC is still detected.

    Tried all that a few times. No joy I'am afraid.


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