Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices have an LED light on the side of the device that visually explains what the device is doing. The following table shows the different LED status indicators and what the states mean. Choose your device below.
Google TV Streamer (4K)
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Description of LED light |
What this means |
|---|---|
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Solid white |
Google TV Streamer is plugged in and receiving power. |
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White pulse |
Google TV Streamer is starting up. |
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White pulse (slow) |
Google TV Streamer is ready to set up. |
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Solid dim white |
Google TV Streamer’s screen is off. |
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Off |
Google TV Streamer is off. |
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White blink (slow) |
Google TV Streamer is finding the remote. |
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Yellow blinks (4x fast) |
Google TV Streamer started the factory reset countdown. |
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Solid yellow light |
Google TV Streamer is resetting. |
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Solid yellow light |
Google TV Streamer is in Recovery mode. |
Chromecast with Google TV (4K and HD)
Chromecast with Google TV (4K and HD)| Description of LED light | What this means |
|---|---|
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Solid white |
Chromecast is connected to the network and ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content. |
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Solid white (dim) |
Chromecast is in an idle state. |
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Pulsing white |
Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up. |
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Alternating pulsing white and orange |
Chromecast is receiving an update and is not Do not disconnect your device from the power |
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Blinking orange |
Chromecast is performing a short self-diagnostic check and is temporarily unavailable. |
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Blinking orange and then turns white after a few seconds |
Chromecast is being or has just been reset. Learn how to factory reset your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer. |
Chromecast (2nd gen), Chromecast (3rd gen), and Chromecast Ultra
Chromecast (2nd gen), Chromecast (3rd gen), and Chromecast Ultra| LED status | LED indicator meaning |
| Solid white | Chromecast is connected to the network and is ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content. |
| Pulsing white | Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up. |
| Pulsing orange (during update process) |
Chromecast is receiving an update and is not available for casting. You can begin casting once the update is finished and the LED status has turned solid white. Do not disconnect your Chromecast from the power source. |
| Pulsing orange and black TV screen |
If there’s a pulsing orange LED light on your Chromecast device and a black TV screen, try the first step below and check if it resolves the issue. If it doesn't, move on to the next steps:
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| Solid orange | There may be an error with your device. Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, perform a factory reset. |
Chromecast (1st gen)
Chromecast (1st gen)| LED status | LED indicator meaning |
| Solid white | Chromecast is connected to the network and is ready to begin casting content, or is already casting content. |
| Pulsing white | Chromecast is disconnected or needs to be set up. |
| Pulsing red (during update process) |
Chromecast is receiving an update and is not available for casting. You can begin casting once the update is finished and the LED status has turned solid white. Do not disconnect your Chromecast from the power source. |
| Pulsing red and black TV screen |
If there’s a pulsing red LED light on your Chromecast device and a black TV screen, try the first step below and check if it resolves the issue. If it doesn't, move on to the next steps:
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| Solid red | There may be an error with your device. Unplug your Chromecast from the power source, wait about one minute, and then plug it back in. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, perform a factory reset. |
Note: Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google doesn't provide technical support. Users may notice a degradation in performance.
Here's more info on why your Chromecast or Google TV Streamer update may be taking longer than expected.