Even if you press the power button on the remote, the Chromecast will not turn off.
It just goes into sleep mode.
Unplug your Chromecast from the power source if you want to turn off your Chromecast completely.
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This move will stop the equipment from using any power and disconnect it from your online grid.
Alternatively, you’re free to put your Chromecast to sleep using the Google Home app.
What are some methods to turn off a Chromecast?
This will turn off the machine entirely and stop using any power.
When you unplug the Chromecast, it takes a few seconds to shut down completely.
Disconnect the unit from your smartphone
Not everyone would like to unplug the Chromecast from the wall.
In this case, you may turn it off by disconnecting it using your smartphone.
To do that, you should follow some simple steps.
However, there are a couple of reasons you should do so.
Is it safe to keep Chromecast plugged into an external power source 24/7?
Keeping a Chromecast plugged into an external power source 24/7 is generally safe.
Chromecast devices are designed to be left plugged in all the time, even when theyre not in use.
Can you put Chromecast to sleep?
You need the remote control or the Google Home app on your smartphone to put Chromecast into sleep mode.
How to turn off Chromecast notifications?
The Chromecast will always provide information if someone else but not you use Chromecast.
The notification will tell you their name, the app used, and other options.
Suppose you dont have to get this kind of notification whenever someone other than yourself uses Chromecast.
In that case, it’s possible for you to disable this option rather than turn the gadget off.
To turn off messages from specific apps, you must adjust the notification options within each app individually.
