How To Pair Google TV Remote? – Step By Step Guide

If you are looking for an A to Z guide on how to pair your google TV remote then you have come to the right place.

We have many questions coming in about Google’s Voice control and how to pair it with your TV. 

The launch of Google’s Chromecast in September 2020, came with so much to be excited about.

For the first time, Chromecast users could now navigate their TV and play all the media they wanted straight from their phone or computer.

It’s no wonder it’s still the number 1 choice for casting to your TV in 2024 for many people.

Now the market is flooded with competitors like the Roku Streaming Stick and Apple TV 4k which has been made streaming easier and offers a premium experience.

Without further waiting, we will show you how you can seamlessly pair your Voice Remote to your Chromecast.

There is no doubt that the latest Chromecast with Google TV is a brilliant device.

Nevertheless, users have complained about the remote control disconnecting issues.

While this issue can happen randomly, we have found a fix for it.

Read on for all the details.

Pairing a Google TV that won’t pair

When your Chromecast is switched on, it should automatically pair with the remote without any hassle.

Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case.

Just so you know, your Google TV remote is designed to communicate with Chromecast via Bluetooth.

However, if your Chromecast is unable to find the remote, you’ll typically hear a chime from your TV, an indication that the Chromecast and Voice Remote were not able to pair.

Before we jump into the details of how you can pair your Google TV remote, please double-check and make sure your remote has a battery installed.

Also, check to see if the batteries are installed properly.

If your remote is not automatically pairing with your Chromecast, you’ll need to put your Chromecast in pairing mode manually.

And here is how to do that.

1. Start by pressing the button on the back of the Chromecast. This will activate the pairing mode of your device. You should be able to see the action on your TV screen.
2. On your Google TV remote, press and hold the Back and Home buttons at the same time. Keep holding those buttons until the LED light at the bottom starts blinking.
3. Once the LED starts blinking, hit the home button on the remote. The remote should now be automatically paired. Hit a couple of buttons to see if everything is working fine.

That wasn’t so difficult, was it?

Rebooting your Chromecast device with Google TV

If you are having a hard time pairing Google TV, you can try to reboot Chromecast.

Doing this will automatically restart the remote pairing process.

For many people who have had issues pairing Google TV remote, this fix has helped to resolve their issues.

Here is how to go about it.

1. First, unplug the power cable from your Chromecast. After doing that, wait at least a few seconds before you attempt to plug it back in (make sure you don’t disconnect the Chromecast directly from your TV’s HDMI port)
2. Plug the cable back into the power source. Your Chromecast should automatically start searching for the remote.
3. To ensure everything is working correctly, hit a few buttons on your remote and observe the feedback you get.
4. Your Chromecast device should begin the setup process just like the first time you first connected it. This should hopefully make the pairing process for your Google TV remote smooth and hassle-free.

How to factory reset Chromecast with Google TV?

If you have tried the steps we detailed above without any success, you’ll need to try more advanced fixes.

By advanced fixes, we mean factory resetting your Chromecast.

While taking this action will mean losing your data, it would resolve any issues you’re having regarding pairing your Google TV remote.

Let’s jump right in, shall we?

1. Step 1: To kick off the reset process, you’ll need to locate the physical reset button on your Chromecast device;
   1. Chromecast with Google TV: With your device on, proceed to hold down the button located at the back of your Chromecast device. You should see a yellow light pulsating.
   2. 2nd, 3rd, or Ultra Chromecast: With your device on, hit the reset button located on the side of the Chromecast. You should notice an orange light start blinking.
   3. 1st generation Chromecast: With your device powered on, hold down the button on your device for a few seconds until it shows a red light pulsating.
      1. Keep holding down the reset button until you see a white light, after which you can release the button. If you did everything right, your device should restart.
      2. Wait for a few seconds for the process to be complete. With your device now restarted, you can set up your Chromecast.
      3. Keep in mind that you’ll be required to repair your Google TV remote immediately after the reset process is complete.
      4. Finally, follow the remote pairing process we detailed above.
      5. With everything now fully connected, your Google TV remote should be working just fine. If you’re still having any issues pairing your Google TV remote, you can explore the Google support page for help.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my Google TV remote not pairing?

Many issues could cause your Google TV remote not to pair.

Keep in mind that your remote is designed to connect automatically the minute you power on your Chromecast device.

But if for some reason it isn’t pairing, you can try restarting your device to see if that works.

On the flip side, you can also double-check your TV remote to see if it has a battery inside it.

By resetting your device, you should be able to repair your Google TV remote.

And yes, the entire process only takes a couple of minutes.

Is it possible to reset my Google TV remote?

It is possible to reset your Google TV remote.

Performing this action will allow the remote to pair seamlessly with your Chromecast device.

Plus, the process is easy.

1. Start by holding down the home button on the remote.
2. With your hand on the button, reinsert the batteries.
3. Keep holding the button while the LED is solid.

As soon as the light starts blinking, you can release the button.

It’s that easy.

What can I do if my Chromecast remote is not working?

If you notice that your Chromecast remote is not working.

You can try checking the battery compartment to see if it has any.

After confirming that, you can proceed to reset the device and this should fix the issues.