Restarting your Google TV can be a quick and effective solution to many common issues, such as freezing, lagging, or unresponsiveness. Whether you’re using the built-in settings menu or need to perform a manual restart, knowing how to properly reboot your device is essential. This guide will show you the steps to restart your Google TV Streamer and Chromecast with Google TV in two ways.
Additionally, we’ll address common questions like why your Google TV might keep restarting and how restarting can clear cache files to improve performance.
Restarting Google TV via Settings
1. Access the Profile Menu: Hit the Profile icon on the Google TV’s upper right corner of the home screen.
2. Open Settings: From the profile menu, choose Settings.
3. Go to System Settings: In the settings menu, find and click on System. For some models, you may need to go to About or Device Preferences, followed by About.
4. Select Restart: Scroll down to find the Restart option and select it.
5. Confirm Restart: A warning screen will pop up. Click Restart again to confirm.
6. Wait for Reboot: Your Google TV will restart within a minute or two.
Once the device has rebooted, check whether the issue has been resolved. If you still encounter the same issue, you might need to reset your Google TV.
Force Restart Chromecast with Google TV
If your Google TV becomes unresponsive or freezes, you may not be able to access the settings menu. In that case, you can force restart the Google TV using these steps.
1. Disconnect Power: Unplug the Chromecast device from the TV’s HDMI port. Also, eject the power cable of your Chromecast from the electrical socket.
2. Wait for a Few Minutes: Let the device remain unplugged for at least two minutes.
3. Reconnect and Power On: Plug all the necessary cables back in and turn the Google TV back on.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your Google TV is restarting repeatedly, this could be due to power fluctuations or loose cable connections. Ensure that the device cables are securely connected, and try plugging the TV into a stable power source to see if this resolves the issue.
Yes. Restarting your Google TV will remove the cached data stored on it.