Chromecast is not found solution for Mac
The Chromecast Stick on Mac is not found, there is often a Problem with the Firewall.
- First, open the "system preferences" on the Mac and go to "security" > "Firewall".
- The Firewall is activated, open the "Firewall options".
- Here you check whether the Option "is activated to block All incoming Connections". This is the case, uncheck this setting and save the Change. Then start the Mac new.
- Note: If the point is "Signed Software is automatically enabled to allow to receive incoming Connections" is displayed there is no entry of Google Chrome in the application list.
- However, this Option is not active and still no entry available, you need to add Google Chrome to the application list.
- To do this, click on the "+"icon, then navigate under "/applications" to Chrome and select the program.
- Save all Changes and then restart the Mac again. If you have further problems with our General notes to help you below.
Chromecast is not found
Chromecast is not found solution for Windows
Use Chromecast on Windows, your network is probably wrong. To change the configuration:
- Make sure that the network is not set as "public network". You can in the "network and sharing center" in control panel check.
- In the section "view your Active networks" will be displayed on your network. It usually bears the name of the wireless access point. Is displayed under the name, the words "Public network", it is configured incorrectly.
- To resolve the Problem, click the network. Then, select the "home network" and save the Changes.
- Finally, start your PC and try now to search for the Chromecast. This is not found always, we give you below more tips.
- If the solution above doesn't work, the Problem can be solved by a setting in the "experimental" options of Chrome. This Bugfix we explain here.
Chromecast is not found - General notes
- Make sure that the Wi-Fi Router is not too far away from the Chromecast.
- Similarly, there should be between the Chromecast and the Router, no bulky items, otherwise the Wi-Fi connection can be weakened.
- In the Chromecast App for Android or iOS you can check whether a Software update is available.
- Here you have the possibility, the Chromecast Stick a new label. So the Problem may solve.
- In addition, make sure that the Stick is powered. To do this, you can connect the USB cable directly to the TV or with the matching plug in the wall socket.
This guide is based on Chrome 40 on Windows 7 and Mac OS X, as well as the Chromecast App 1.10 under Android 4.4.2, as well as the Chromecast App 1.3.0 on iOS 7. In a further practical tip can you find the 10 best Apps for the Google Chromecast.
