Chromecast flashes orange: This is how you solve the problem

• If the LED on your Chromecast is flashing orange, this usually indicates that a software update is in progress.
• If it’s flashing orange and the screen is black, there are a few common troubleshooting steps you should take.
• If the LED is solid orange, you need to reset the Chromecast.

Status LEDs are a common way to indicate if a device is working properly. Google’s Chromecast devices also have such status LEDs installed. If the LED on the streaming device lights up orange, this often indicates an error. We’ll show you how to fix it identified.

Status LED lights up orange: That’s what it means on the Chromecast

If you don’t know what it means when the LED lights up orange on the Chromecast, we’ll show you the possibilities below.

• If the LED on the bottom of the Chromecast is flashing orange, this indicates that a software update is currently in progress. In this state, you should see a corresponding message on the screen and under no circumstances disconnect the device from the power supply to avoid damage.
• If the LED flashes orange but no image is displayed, you should take the usual troubleshooting steps. Unplug the device for one minute and plug it back in. Then try restarting the TV or connecting the Chromecast to another device.
• If that didn’t help either, or if the LED lights up orange all the time, this indicates a serious error. In this case you have to reset the Chromecast to factory settings. We have shown you how to do this in this guide.

Did our tips help get Chromecast back in shape? If so, then you can continue with normal use. If not, you should contact the manufacturer or seller. There may be a hardware defect, so you have to have the device replaced.