How to connect a Bluetooth device to Chromecast

Since 2013, Chromecast has been helping people around the world turn stupid old TVs into Smart TVs while simplifying streaming and making it easier to organize and access all of your favorite streaming services in one place. Even Smart TV owners have found that using a streaming dongle like Chromecast gives them access to features that may be missing on Smart TVs, such as a wider selection of apps, a more intuitive user interface, smoother streaming from mobile devices and more frequent use of the software. updates.

For many of us, Bluetooth devices make up a large part of our data streaming. Whether you want to privately watch your favorite TV series with the new Beats Solo Buds or use a soundbar for a richer audio experience, a Bluetooth device will help you get the most out of your viewing experience. Although older versions of Chromecast do not have Bluetooth functionality, if you have a Chromecast released after 2020 or a Google TV Streamer, you can connect them to headphones, speakers, and other Bluetooth devices in just a few steps.

How to connect a Bluetooth device to Chromecast

If you have checked your Chromecast device and confirmed that it supports Bluetooth, you will be able to connect your selected Bluetooth device to the streaming dongle. Before you get started, make sure Chromecast is turned on and connected to the HDMI port on your TV. Follow the steps below to connect your Bluetooth device to Chromecast: :

On your TV’s home screen, go to All Settings.
Select Remote & Accessories, then select Connect Remote or Accessory.
Find the Bluetooth device you want to connect to in the list and select it.
On the Bluetooth pairing screen, select Pair.
Your streamed devices will appear in the Remote & Accessories section of Settings, where you can rename or delete them.

Pairing a Bluetooth device with the Google TV Streamer is much faster. All you need to do is press and hold the button on the back of the streamer for five to ten seconds to put it into pairing mode. When your device is ready to connect, a confirmation message will appear on the screen.

You can use Quick Pairing with some compatible devices, like Google Pixel Buds, to quickly connect them to Chromecast or Google TV Streamer without having to go through the standard pairing process. To use Quick Pairing, put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode and select Connect to Remote when it appears on the screen. When you activate quick pairing on your Bluetooth device, it will automatically recognize and connect to your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer as soon as they are in range.

How to solve common problems

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While you can usually connect supported Bluetooth devices to your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer without any problem, sometimes you may encounter a connection or pairing error. If you can’t connect to your Bluetooth device, try turning it off and on again, and then try pairing again. Connecting multiple devices to Chromecast or Google TV Streamer at the same time may cause problems. This can usually be fixed by unplugging devices you’re not using. If your Bluetooth device still can’t connect, try pairing another one. If the second device works, the problem is likely with the original device and you should consider factory resetting the problematic Bluetooth device.

Please note that a factory reset will restore your device to its original settings, erasing all saved settings and preferences. However, a factory reset can often resolve persistent pairing or connection issues. Sometimes your Chromecast or Google TV will be the cause of the problem. Unplug your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer for 10 seconds, reconnect it to your TV, and then try pairing your Bluetooth device with it again to see if that fixes the problem. If this doesn’t happen, you may need to factory reset your Chromecast or Google TV streamer to get everything working again.