Andy Walker / Android AuthorityTL;DR Chromecast with Google TV devices are randomly disabling Wi-Fi or dropping connections after sitting idle. Google is asking users to report the issue directly, but switching to a wired Ethernet adapter reliably solves it. Google’s Chromecast with Google TV remains one of the most popular streaming dongles on the market, but an infuriating connectivity bug is currently dampening the user experience for some owners. I’ve actually run into this exact behavior on my Chromecast with Google TV from time to time. Others report that while the device shows an active Wi-Fi connection, the operating system insists there is no internet access.