Sadly, this is not uncommon with Google TV streaming devices.

To do this, fire up the parameters and go to “Remotes & Accessories.”

Here, you’ll see your “Chromecast Remote” and the option to “Forget.”

Person holding a Chromecast remote infront of a tv with Google TV open.

Jordan Gloor / How-To Geek

Select “Yes.”

This will rest the remote to it’s original factory configs.

First, remove the batteries from the remote and wait five minutes.

Pair a Google TV remote.

After five minutes have passed, hold down the Home button and reinsert the batteries.

Continue to hold the Home button while the LED light stays solid.

Release the button when the light begins to blink.

Google TV Remote and Accessories.

And if all else fails, you may need tofactory reset the Google TV streaming gadget itself.

Reset a Google TV remote.