Chromecast 'No Devices Found'?

EightImmortals on 31/12/2020 - 13:24

Head scratching time again…

So was around at 'ol mates this morning trying to get his Chromecast working. The CC connects up fine, I could cast to it from my android phone and cast Netflix from their iPhone but his Laptop (windows 10) just says 'no devices found'. It was working, and now it isn't.

Tried all the tips I could find online but still no joy. He has Norton 360 which I disabled to no avail. The only thing I could think of was that maybe Chrome did an update that broke things? I also tried Edge and it said 'no devices found' too but is based on Chrome so maybe is wasn't a great test?

Anyone have any ideas?

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Comments

  • vinnychase on 31/12/2020 - 13:32
    +2

    yeah the web browser can often be slightly dodgy in casting to chromecast. sometimes the browser detects it other times it doesn't

  • [Deactivated] on 31/12/2020 - 13:36
    +2

    Have you tried turning it off and on again?

  • FocusRider on 31/12/2020 - 13:40

    Have you tried searching on Google instead of posting on here?

    • EightImmortals on 31/12/2020 - 13:47

      "Tried all the tips I could find online but still no joy."

  • Tunblor on 31/12/2020 - 13:47
    +1

    Make sure you're on the same network as the CC: make sure the laptop is not connected to a hotspot, it's connected on the 5Ghz/2.4Ghz version of the network (whichever is correct), etc. If it's not on the same LAN, the CC and device won't detect each other.

    It might help if you're more specific about everything that you've tried too.

    • EightImmortals on 31/12/2020 - 13:49

      Thanks, yep checked all that, they are both on the same wireless network at 2.4ghz.
      Tried resetting the CC.
      Checked all the PC software was up to date.
      Tweaked a few settings in Chrome related to casting (can't remember the details right now)
      Disabled firewall and AV

      • scrimshaw on 31/12/2020 - 14:06

        try rebooting your router?

  • Soluble on 31/12/2020 - 15:04

    Tried a different chromecast to rule that out?

  • Digitalco on 31/12/2020 - 15:54

    Have you tried to check if Network discovery is turned on in Windows 10?

    • EightImmortals on 31/12/2020 - 15:56

      No I didn't, thanks for the tip. Though he did say it was working before?

      • Digitalco on 31/12/2020 - 15:57

        so its fixed now?

        • EightImmortals on 31/12/2020 - 17:56

          Can't say, he's on the other side of town but I'll report back next time I'm over that way. Cheers

  • rav_stk on 31/12/2020 - 19:31

    Have you tried resetting the chromecast. After that delete and add again on google home.

  • BillS2 on 31/12/2020 - 19:40

    You have to use an app on you phone to get the CC to connect between tv and laptop as cc doesn't support pc anymore, but this app works. I had same problem with old CC, just updated to new CCtv and connects much better. App is Google Home.

  • rompastompa on 31/12/2020 - 19:49

    I have had the same issue in the past.

    In Chrome browser enter chrome://flags/ into the address bar and search and enable:

    Cast Media Route Provider -> enable.

    If it doesn't help:

    Connect to Cast devices on all IP addresses -> enable

    If it doesn't help:

    Load Media Router Component Extension -> enable

    I've also had to disable and then re-enable to make it work, too.

    • EightImmortals on 01/01/2021 - 09:08

      Ok cheers, I did try enabling those but will try disabling then re enabling them.

  • avoidfullprice on 31/12/2020 - 20:41

    Check router doesn't have AP isolation enabled

  • tulip99 on 01/01/2021 - 09:42

    Have you put Google Home on the laptop so it can detect the Chromecast?

    • EightImmortals on 01/01/2021 - 09:50

      I think I tired that but google home only works on Android/iphone. Unless there is a version for Windows 10 that I couldn't find?

  • tulip99 on 01/01/2021 - 10:00

    I put it on my tablet which is Android but I have Samsung Internet and Chrome on it.

  • BillS2 on 01/01/2021 - 14:08

    Here is how it's now done. https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/2998456?co=GENI…

    • EightImmortals on 01/01/2021 - 14:31

      Thanks. The CC IS setup and they can cast from 2 phones…just not with the PC anymore.

      • avoidfullprice on 01/01/2021 - 18:37

        Oh. Checked if your network is set to Private network instead of Public network.

  • BillS2 on 01/01/2021 - 19:19

    It can be done I just can't remember how the PC connects now. Dose he have Chrome on the PC? More info here. https://www.techbout.com/setup-chromecast-on-windows-10-comp…

    • EightImmortals on 02/01/2021 - 08:26

      Yes he does. And it was working previously but has stopped for some reason. CC still works with other devices. Cheers

    • HeWhoKnows on 02/01/2021 - 16:15

      Using HDMI cable is the most simple and best method

  • HeWhoKnows on 02/01/2021 - 15:47

    Why on earth would you want to cast from a Chromecast to a laptop for gods sake??????

    usually one connects either a Chromecast or laptop to a TV but not to each other.

    Netflix, Youtube etc are all directly accessible via The web!

    • EightImmortals on 02/01/2021 - 16:03

      They don't have a smart TV. If I can't sort it out I might suggest they get a Firestick instead.

      (p.s. they are trying to cast FROM the PC, not to it. :) )

      • HeWhoKnows on 02/01/2021 - 16:07
        +1

        You dont need a smart TV man.
        Thats the whole point of this
        Connect Laptop to TV via HDMI
        OR
        Connect Chromecast to TV via HDMI
        Not both
        so simple.
        Dont complicate matters!

        And yes. Firestick is GREAT in my opinion.

        NB: For Chromecast both your phone and the Chromecast must be connect to same WiFi network

        PM me if you need help

        • EightImmortals on 02/01/2021 - 16:14
          +1

          Ah OK, I see what you mean now. :)

          I'll suss them out next time I see them.

  • BillS2 on 02/01/2021 - 18:06

    I used to use the chromecastinstaller exe file on this page, might be worth a shoot, but I think it stopped working in the end and I had to use the the android setup somehow. HDMI cable is easy to use if they get stuck.

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