Nowadays, Smart TVs come with a wide range of features, including online streaming, video recording, and much more. One of the most prominent features in TVs that is appreciated a lot by the users is screencasting. Now you can cast anything from the screen of your smartphone or desktop directly onto your TV. Not all Smart TVs have this feature, though, and for those TVs, Google has launched a device called Google Chromecast. You can cast content over WiFi to your TV from your phone or your laptop with this device from Google.
The Google Chromecast comes loaded with many streaming applications, which gives your TV access to services like Amazon Prime, Netflix, etc. But this device does not work flawlessly every time. Sometimes, Chromecast may not be able to detect a source you’re trying to use. And here in this article, we will take a look at all the solutions that you can try to fix it. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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How to fix Source Not Supported error in Chromecast?
This error shows a message on the screen that reads “Source Not Supported” whenever a user tries to mirror one device onto another. One common reason behind this could be your internet connection. If there is not enough bandwidth, you will have trouble with the Chromecast. Furthermore, if there is something wrong with the settings on your mobile device, router, or the WiFi network you’re connected to, you will face this error then too. So let’s see what are the things you can try to fix this problem.
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Update the app:
As simple as it may sound, many people could solve their problem with Chromecast simply by keeping it up to date. The latest versions come with fixes for bugs and errors. The Source not supported error could be resolved with the newest version as well.
If this does not help, try the next solution.
Fix Date and Time:
If the date and time on your TV are out of order, that could be the cause behind the problem. Open date and time options on your TV settings menu and set the time to automatic. It will set the time correctly according to your location and region.
Now try using Chromecast again. If you see the same error again, try the next solution.
Same WiFi network:
Check whether your TV and the device you are casting from are connected to the same WiFi network or not. If they are connected to different networks, change them to the same WiFi network. After that, try using Chromecast again.
If you see the same error again, try the next solution.
Disable Proxy:
If you have any proxy or VPN enabled on your casting device, then you should disable it right away. Chromecasting will run into issues if there are complications with the network. Try using Chromecast after disabling the proxy or VPN.
If you see the same error again, try the next solution.
Disable Real-Time Protection:
If none of the above solutions worked for you, then give this Windows Defender trick a try too.
Turning off the Real-Time protection on the Windows Defender sometimes does the trick. But do not keep it off all the time as the program is essential for your computer’s security.
- Open Windows Defender Security Center and click on Virus & threat protection.
- Here, disable the toggle switch for Real-time protection.
Now try using Chromecast again. If you see the same error again, try the next solution.
Enable the Load Media Router Component Extension:
Media Router Component extension on Chrome allows the user to cast the browser to a Chromecast-enabled TV or Chromecast device. It is disabled by default, but you should enable it and see whether that solves the Source Not supported error.
- Launch Chrome and enter “chrome://flags/#media-router” in the address bar.
- Search for “Router Component.”
- Change the setting from default to enabled in the drop-down menu on the right.
Now try using Chromecast again. If you see the same Source not supported error again, try the next solution.
Turn On Mirroring in Chrome:
Similar to Media Router Component, there is something else too that you can try enabling to fix the Source not supported error.
- Launch Chrome and enter “chrome://flags/#media-router” in the address bar.
- Press Ctrl + F and search for “Mirroring.”
- Change the setting for the mirroring service from default to enabled in the drop-down menu on the right.
Now try using Chromecast again. If you see the same error again, try the next solution.
Reset Chromecast:
If none of the solutions mentioned above worked for you, then as a final attempt, reset Chromecast entirely.
- Plug the Chromecast into your TV.
- Press and hold the reset button that is on the side of the device. Hold it like that for at least 20 seconds.
- The LED light on the device will blink amber and then turn to white. After that, your TV will go blank.
- Release the button and wait for the reboot to complete.
This should fix the Source not supported error on the Chromecast.
So this is all about fixing the Source Not Supported error in Chromecast. If you have any questions or queries about this article, then comment down below, and we will get back to you. Also, be sure to check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more useful information.