A solid orange light usually indicates a fault that needs to be addressed.
Some Chromecast devices blink orange when an update is in progress.
power cycle your TV.
Try a different HDMI port.
Switch your Chromecast to a different HDMI port on your television.
Try a different HDMI cable.
If youre using an HDMI extension cable, try a different one.
If you dont have a spareHDMI cable, try plugging the Chromecast directly into your television.
Plug your Chromecast into a different TV.
Disconnect your Chromecast from your television, and plug it into a different television.
If it starts working, there may be a problem with the HDMI port on your TV.
Factory reset your Chromecast.
If nothing else works, try a factory reset on your Chromecast.
If the Chromecast still doesnt work after a factory reset, it may have failed.
If you wait for a while and the light finally stops blinking, then you dont need to worry.
Some Chromecast devices will also blink orange if the machine needs a reset.
The light will eventually stop blinking, and you will be able to use the Chromecast again.
What Color Should the Light on My Chromecast Be?
The LED indicator on your Chromecast can change to many different colors, each of which means something.
If your Chromecast is operating normally, the LED will be solid white.
If you have a Chromecast with Google TV and the LED is white but dim, thats also normal.
A dim white LED on Chromecast with Google TV means that the equipment is in an idle state.
If you start streaming to it, the LED will change to bright white.
Why Is My Chromecast Not Connecting?
When that happens, you may notice the orange light blinking on your Chromecast for an extended period.
confirm your Chromecast is positioned near your wireless router.
