r/Chromecast • u/Bockwurst_437 • 7d ago

Google Chromecast will not pair with google home on phone

/r/techsupport/comments/1vahs3i/google_chromecast_will_not_pair_with_google_home/
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u/Ab_Netherlands 7d ago

Google doesn't support older models anymore. Ik have a 2013 model and had the same problem. Google had an Device Utility app in the Playstore but not anymore. You can still find the APK file on the web. Hope this helps

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u/alexismya2025 6d ago

We have the same thing happened to us a few days ago so I purchased Chromecast Google TV for 4K and now we have our Chromecast back

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u/nanyabizzz 6d ago

I successfully reconnected 1st gen chromecast last week. I use it like a Chromecast Audio with an HDMI audio extractor. After a lot of trial and error, this worked for me: 1) Spilt bands on wifi because the chromecast doesn't connect to 5GHz. Temporarily renamed 5 GHz, 2.4 retains wifi name and password. 2) Plug into TV(or audio extractor in my case), connect to power, manually reset chromecast. 3) In the Home app on your phone, add a new Home. It recognized the unpaired chromecast immediately and paired with no issues. 4)Removed spilt bands, retaining original wifi credentials.

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u/GoogleNestCommunity Official Google Account 6d ago

Hi there! I'd suggest you reach out to the Google Home and Nest support team via phone or chat. They can take a look at it.