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"To cast, give Chrome access in system settings." -- which system settings?

I recently upgraded my MacBook Air's MacOS and Chrome browser, and now I can't cast to my Chromecast device. When I try, I get the following message: "To cast, give Chrome access in system settings" - along with a helpful link to the Security and Privacy settings. For the life of me, I can't figure out which settings need to be set to allow casting. Search engine searches turn up one page, which helpfully describes this as "not an issue" with Chrome.


Details:

MacBook Air M1, 2020, 16GB RAM, OS Sequoia 15.0.1

Chrome is Version 129.0.6668.101 (Official Build) (arm64)

Chromecast adapter is third gen, firmware 1.56.291998


I have a work-around with my phone, but this is driving me nuts.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.0

Posted on Oct 14, 2024 9:16 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2024 7:45 AM

does not work for me, in the Privacy setting---->Local network, there are 5 Google Chrome, they all switched to enable, but still cant cast to chrome cast

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Oct 26, 2024 11:53 AM in response to Jota3

Yes, this works. For anyone who still struggles,

  1. move the current chromecast to trash, and clean trash bin
  2. redownload google chrome from other browsers, and install it fresh again
  3. open system settings, locate to "privacy & security" --> "Locan Network", add google chrome
  4. open system settings, locate to "privacy & security" --> "Screen & System Audio recording", add google chrome
  5. restart your chromse

Then, you will be able to cast again.

Nov 12, 2024 5:52 PM in response to Mike in Oregon

I had the same issue. This was extremely annoying as I spent multiple days reading up forums etc on how to fix the problem. Nothing worked. I went through all the comments here as well and tried things that worked for others to no avail. I've got a Macbook Pro M1, and everything is up to date including chrome.


FINALLY figured out what instantly worked for me.

System Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Screen & System Audio Recording

  • and then toggle "On" google chrome for both the 'Screen & System Audio Recording' AND the 'System Audio Recording Only".
  • I originally had to manually add google chrome using the "+" icon and then switch them on. It also only worked once I added it to both the "Screen & System..." & "System Audio..." sections. When only the former was added it still did not work.


Hope this helps some of you out as I found nothing about this online when trying to resolve my issue.

Nov 19, 2024 3:38 AM in response to Mike in Oregon

I got very frustrated with this and contacted Apple twice who tried very hard but ultimately failed to solve it. I have just followed the AI advice from Google which says this:-

You can also cast from Chrome to your TV by:

  1. Opening Chrome
  2. Selecting More Cast, save, and share. Cast in the top right


It is reffering to the three dots up in the top right of the page...... Click on "Cast, save and share" and then choose "cast". For me, today, this works!!!

Oct 14, 2024 9:37 PM in response to dialabrain

The closest thread I could find was this one, a rather recent one: https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/301979781/can-no-longer-find-my-google-nest-speaker-in-the-cast-tab-option-on-chrome


My search-fu isn't really helping in the Chromecast Help community, either. Apparently I should be able to cast without changing security settings at all.

Oct 16, 2024 1:53 PM in response to Mike in Oregon

MacBook Air M2, 2022, 8GB


Was having the same issue but found a fix that worked for me.


I randomly started having the issue but only a few weeks after upgrading to Sequoia (so not sure if that is the problem). My wife has the same computer and hasn't updated and doesn't have this problem.


Anyway, I tried to use Time Machine to go back to an earlier save point (pre-Sequoia) and needed to use Migration Assistant. I must have done something wrong as Sequoia was still the OS after the reboot BUT, it's fixed the issue in Chrome and I no longer get the error message ""To cast, give Chrome access in system settings." Chromecast is working again for me.

Nov 11, 2024 3:10 AM in response to Mike in Oregon

Folks! Was able to cast last night, then this morning Chrome updated and then tonight I could no longer Cast. Tried all the usual reboots. Was able to cast from apps on my phone. Then had a lengthy online chat with Google who said it was a firmware issue with Mac and I would need to sign into the winston apple account through the apple MDM. Whatever the flip that means. lol. Then I had a lengthy online chat with Apple Support. They said they didn't know any known issues, until I linked this discussion thread. They suggested updating OS to 15.1 (currently doing) to see if that helped, and then try safe mode and then if nothing, come back to them.


So I closed that chat and just thought I'd try putting Chrome in the bin. I dragged it to the bin from the dock but it didn't go into the bin, so I quit Chrome and then reopened it and what happened, I'm suddenly able to cast again. That's before OS has updated. I know it's mentioned in the thread to delete Chrome, but has varying degrees of success for people.


So not sure what on earth is happening. Dragging Chrome from the dock into the bin and then quitting Chrome seems to get it working. Frustrating that neither Google or Apple are overly helpful.



Oct 30, 2024 11:34 AM in response to Mike in Oregon

I contacted Google Chromecast Support yesterday. Here are the primary verbatim responses about this issue:


  • "Please rest assured there is nothing wrong with the TV, Home app and chromecast device. It is due to the new update on iMAC. And this is a common issue that many users are facing since the new update."
  • "The issue can be resolved by signing into the Winston apple account through the Apple MDM. For most of the users using MAC."


I am able to use Screen Monitoring to bypass the challenge.

Nov 1, 2024 8:28 AM in response to Mike in Oregon

I have tried almost everything and nothing was working. Finally made it to work.


  1. First, uninstall chrome by using app cleaner or something similar app.
  2. Reset Location & Privacy Permissions: Sometimes, macOS’s permission cache can become problematic. Open Terminal and run the following command:

tccutil reset ScreenCapture

  • Recheck Privacy Permissions: Sometimes, macOS needs you to re-enable permissions, even if they’re already checked. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording and Accessibility. Uncheck Chrome, restart your Mac, then go back to these settings and check Chrome again.



I hope this helps

"To cast, give Chrome access in system settings." -- which system settings?

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