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Fixed: Chromecast From Laptop Available for Specific Video Sites

Uninstalling updates is a sure way to fix this error

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  • Removing recently installed updates can fix the Chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites notification.
  • A disabled Connect to Cast Settings may require you to enable it to fix the problem.
  • Ensure not to overlook time and date. They play an essential role in repairing this problem.

How do I fix Chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites

Fix 1: Uninstall updates

  1. Launch your smart TV with the Chromecast device connected.
    launch chromecast on smart tv to begin fix on chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  2. Navigate to the Library tab and select Settings.
    Open settings on library tab to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  3. In the Settings menu, click Apps.
    open apps on settings
  4. Next, select the Show system apps option.
    show system apps
  5. Now, choose the Chromecast built-in option.
    Access Chromecast built-in option to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  6. Click the Uninstall updates option.
    uninstall update to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  7. Finally, click the OK button to confirm your decision.
    confirm update uninstall to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  8. Restart your TV and relaunch Chromecast.
  9. Finally, check to see if this process fixed the Chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites issue.

Fix 2: Enable Connect to Cast Settings in Chrome Flags

  1. Launch Chrome browser and type in chrome://flags/ in the address bar and hit Enter.
    open chrome flags on chrome browser to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  2. In the search bar, type in Connect to Cast Devices on All IP addresses.
    search for Connect to Cast Devices on All IP addresses
  3. Change the Connect to Cast Devices on All IP addresses option from Default to Enabled.
    enable Connect to Cast Devices on All IP addresses to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  4. Restart the Chrome browser and check if this has resolved the problem.

Fix 3: Update your date and time

  1. Launch your smart TV with the Chromecast device connected.
    launch chromecast on smart tv to begin fix on chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  2. Navigate to the Library tab and select Settings.
    Open settings on library tab to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  3. In the Settings menu, choose System.
    open system on settings to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  4. Next, choose Date and time.
    select date and time option
  5. Select the Automatic date and time option.
    Select the automatic date and time option to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  6. Enable the Automatic date & time option.
    use network-provided time to fix chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites
  7. Restart your TV and relaunch Chromecast.
  8. Finally, check to see if the Chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites error has been fixed.

Fix 4: Reset the Chromecast device

  1. Put on your TV and make sure the Chromecast is connected.
  2. Long press the button at the back of your Chromecast device till the LED light starts to blink yellow.
  3. Let go of the button when the light turns white, and this will reset your device.
  4. Once this process is complete, check if the problem has been fixed.

What does Chromecast from laptop available for specific video sites mean?

When the system notifies you that Chromecast from laptop is available for specific video sites, it means that some streaming platforms have integrated Chromecast into their servers, and you can view their contents straight from your laptop device or a bigger screen without getting any additional cables.

There are various reasons why you could get this notification, and the most common ones include:

  • Technical or compatibility issues.
  • Streaming platforms integrated Chromecast into their systems based on user demand and popularity.
  • Agreement between the site owners and Google and license issues.

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