Using the 2nd and 3rd gen Chromecasts. They were working last week. This week, they will not cast content from Plex. Open Plex. The new app loads. Click the Cast icon, and choose one of the devices. Plex acts like it’s connected. On the TV, the Plex logo is all that appears. Select media from my l…

I have also attempted to update the Plex container to the latest, and verified that Remote Access is working. No change. I have also tried restarting the server as well as my phone, with no change.

Unfortunately, the same thing just happened to me. My use of Plex completely depends on the use of Chromecast. I did everything possible on the server and iOS side. I reinstalled the app, revoked Plex’s permission on the local network and granted it again, updated the server, tried from 3 other iOS …

“Soluction”: forums.plex.tv/t/new-experience-public-release-feedback/910904/453

Tried the documented instructions , and I can’t get passed step 2. As per the “solution” offered above to check for PiHole blocking DNS queries… My phone, Plex Media Server, and Chromecast use the default DNS settings for my ISP.

So the fun part, I tried using the Plex web app, and it can cast content, just not from my server or connected servers - only Plex content.

I have the same issue from my Android Tablet that auto updated. Luckily I have a phone that hasnt updated that still works.

I have the same issue using the updated beta app 2015.14.0 where I can cast from Live TV channels but not from my Plex server.

I’ve got exactly this issue. The plex logo just shines there and nothing works or happens

Chromecast broken (not the March 2025 Google issue)

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BigWheel April 4, 2025, 4:28pm 2

Thanks for report.

"No connections available for {server}" - Library not visible on Android - Works on web

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