Chromecast Can't Connect to Windows

Chromecast is an affordable streaming device that offers a wide range of useful features for its price. It allows users to access a plethora of streaming platforms like Netflix on a variety of different devices such as TVs or computers. Having your favorite show or an intense sports game suddenly interrupted, however, can be extremely frustrating. One of the more common problems that users experience is losing the connection between Chromecast and Windows.

The reasons why your computer is unable to connect or find the Chromecast device are numerous but in general, they are solved in just a few steps. Start by making sure that your WiFi is working properly and that the Chromecast device and your PC are connected to the same network. Then, restart your PC, router, and Chromecast device to initiate a fresh connection attempt. If the problem persists, you might want to adjust the settings of your firewall and the anti-malware solution installed on the PC. Under specific conditions, both applications can be trying to block the connection.

Lastly, make sure that your computer has the latest drivers installed for its hardware components while also updating Windows to the latest available version.