Is It Safe To Sell A Google Chromecast Device

Is there anything you need to do if you decide to sell your Google Chromecast device due to a lack of use or for some other reason? Today’s SuperUser Q&A post has some helpful security advice for a reader who is ready to sell and move on.

Today’s Question & Answer session comes to us courtesy of SuperUser—a subdivision of Stack Exchange, a community-driven grouping of Q&A web sites.

The Question

SuperUser reader Phil_oneil wants to know if it is safe to sell a Google Chromecast device:

Is it safe to sell a Google Chromecast device, and what should you do to protect your accounts’ security?

The Answer

SuperUser contributors Sack Johnson and Shane Di Dona have the answer for us. First up, Sack Johnson:

Followed by the answer from Shane Di Dona:

There are two ways to reset it:

Hold the button next to the micro USB port for 25 seconds (until the light starts flashing), then unplug the USB. Go into the Google Chromecast app’s menu and look for the Factory Reset Chromecast option.

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Source: How to Factory Reset Google Chromecast