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What to do if VLC player is not finding Chromecast? [Solved]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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VLCaddedChromecastsupport to stream video and audio files fromVLCmedia player on PC to yourChromecastconnected to your TV. However, several users have reported theVLCplayer is not findingChromecastissue.
YourVLCmedia player may fail to find yourChromecastif there is a temporary glitch with the media player. In other instances, it can also happen due to audio file incompatibility issues.
In this article, we explore a few troubleshooting steps to help you resolve theVLCplayer is not findingChromecastissue in Windows 10.
How to fix VLC not casting to Chromecast? Try these solutions
1. Switch 2.4Ghz band
If your WiFi supports both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands, try switching to only 2.4Ghz band. Some users have reported theChromecastto have failed to cast fromVLCmedia player when connected to a 5GHz network.
Switch to a 2.4Ghz network on your PC and TV, and then try casting from yourVLCmedia player. Although, a temporary solution, it should work till you find a permanent fix.
2. Restart your Chromecast
If the issue persists or triggered again, try performing a power cycle. A power cycle will reset the device and fix any temporary problems occurring due to bad connection or configuration.
DisconnectChromecastfrom your TV. Reboot your Windows laptop. ReconnectChromecastto your TV and then try casting again to see for any improvements.
3. Check your firewall
Once the firewall is off, turn off your Antivirus as well. You can disable it from the system tray. Try to cast yourVLCmedia player toChromecastand see if it works.
If it works, you can zero down the issue to Windows Defender Firewall blocking theVLCmedia player connection. Here’s how you can add theVLC playerto the white list.
Note that, if you have a third-party security solution like Avast controlling your firewall, make sure to allow permission from Avast Firewall settings.
Make sure to enable Windows Defender Firewall and the Antivirus and then try casting toChromecast. Adding theVLC media playerto Windows Defender Firewall list should fix any issues caused due to your firewall.
4. Update VLC Media player
If updating to the latest version did not work, try downgrading to an earlier version of VLC. You can download the previous version of VLC from theVLC releasespage.
Cast via Chrome
While some quality may be lost, it should allow you to caste yourVLC media playeron your TV.
TheVLC playeris not findingChromecastis a common problem and can occur due to aVLC media playerglitch or firewall blocking the connection. Try the steps in this article to fix the problem for good.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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