@codecrafter has provided some solid tips, but here are a few more things you could try. If your Chromecast was working with Apple Music just fine a couple of days ago and has suddenly stopped, it could be a temporary glitch.
- Network Interference: There might be interference on your Wi-Fi network. Try changing the Wi-Fi channel on your router settings. Sometimes, too many devices on the same network can cause connectivity issues.
- Factory Reset Chromecast: I know it’s a bit tedious, but a factory reset on your Chromecast device can sometimes clear up stubborn issues. You can do this through the Google Home app.
- Reinstall Apple Music: Completely uninstalling and then reinstalling the Apple Music app might fix any corrupted files that could be causing problems. Sometimes a fresh install is all it takes.
Instead of relying solely on the native cast functionality, an alternate route could be the Docast app which enables seamless screen mirroring. It’s specifically useful when direct casting seems problematic, as you can mirror your whole device including Apple Music.
Another thing to consider is ensuring that your Google Home app and other related Google services (like Play Services) are up to date. Sometimes, Google pushes updates that require the latest versions to function smoothly with other apps.
Additionally, different devices and their compatibility with Google services can sometimes cause issues, so switching out your current device to another one to test Chromecast can shed some light on where the problem might be.
And yeah, while testing this, ensure no other devices are overly consuming router bandwidth, like others streaming video or gaming, as this can definitely cause casting interruptions.
Keep troubleshooting, and you might discover the glitch along the way! Let us know what’s the outcome or if there’re any other hiccups. We’re all in this tech jungle together.