How to Fix a Chromecast “Source Not Supported” Error

Plus why this is happening to you

If you want to convert an ordinary TV into a smart TV, Google Chromecast offers a quick and easy way to stream media to your TV wirelessly. You cancast content over Wi-Fi to your TV from your phoneor your laptop. There are many other cool things you can do with Chromecast.

Still, you may encounter a few issues when trying to stream with your Chromecast dongle, such as the “Source not supported” error.

Here’s a look at why this error occurs and how you can fix it.

Causes of the Google Chromecast “Source Not Supported” Error

There are several reasons why you may see the Chromecast “source not supported” error, including:

Let’s look at some troubleshooting tips and fixes you can use to resolve this error and start casting content to your TV via Chromecast again.

If you’ve tried the quick fixes, but none of them worked, try temporarily disabling the real-time protection feature on Windows Defender and check if you can cast again. The real-time protection feature scans your downloads and programs you run on your device so make sure you turn it back on to keep your device safe from the threat of viruses or malware.

Try to cast your content via Chromecast again to see whether the real-time protection feature is causing the problem. If not, enable Real-time protection again and try the next solution.

The Media Router Component extension is used to cast your browser to your Chromecast-enabled TV or Chromecast device. The extension should be disabled by default, but you can enable it and see if it fixes the Chromecast “Source not supported” error.

If all else fails and you’re still getting the “Source not supported” Chromecast error, tryresetting your Chromecastback to its original state when you first bought it. You can reset your Chromecast device in the Google Home app on your mobile device, but it’s important to note that you’ll lose any settings or data stored on the device.

Resolve Chromecast Errors

Streaming to your TV from another device via Chromecast is a great way to enjoy a movie on a bigger screen or listen to music on YouTube without annoying ads.

Leave us a comment and let us know which of these solutions helped you resolve the “Source not supported” error on your Chromecast device.

Elsie is a technology writer and editor with a special focus on Windows, Android and iOS. She writes about software, electronics and other tech subjects, her ultimate goal being to help people out with useful solutions to their daily tech issues in a simple, straightforward and unbiased style. She has a BCom degree in Marketing and currently pursuing her Masters in Communications and New Media.Read Elsie’s Full Bio

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