Have I bought a used Chromecast?

[Jonny Wright]

Just been and bought myself a Chromecast. Plugged it into the TV and got this screen...

https://hostr.co/file/970/xCigK9tVfgb8/IMAG1414.jpg

(Sorry on mobile site and cant upload pic). Have I just been sold a second hand Chromecast or am I missing something? I can't see that network as an available network on my phone.

[+Fahim S. MVC]

I think you have received a 2nd hand Chromecast as it is paired to a Wifi network that doesn't appear to be yours.

[philcruicks]

I think you have received a 2nd hand Chromecast as it is paired to a Wifi network that doesn't appear to be yours.

Agreed, 2nd had or maybe an ex-demo depending on where you got it from?..

[NeoTrunks]

Definitely used. By the name of that network, seems it may have been a floor or display model.

[Jonny Wright]

From Tesco, livid!

[MikeChipshop Member]

Probably return that's been re-packed.

You should be able to get a straight swap.

[Defiantly]

Can't you reset it?  I mean,what happens if you currently own one and decide to switch ISP's, or buy a new router?

There's gotta be a way...

[Circaflex]

Can't you reset it?  I mean,what happens if you currently own one and decide to switch ISP's, or buy a new router?

There's gotta be a way...

oh there is, but its more of the principle. I am assuming OP bought something he was sold as New, which turned out to be incorrect. Who knows why the other person returned it, but I would either want a discount or exchange for a new one.

[Depicus]

From Tesco, livid!

 

If you are really livid then speak to Trading Standards, sometimes they are useless but every now and again they will want to investigate a big supermarket and your complaint might allow them to investigate.

[Jonny Wright]

Yeah. It also came with a free ?5 voucher for Tescos streaming service which has already been redeemed. Yes it is principle more than anything. Will have to return tomorrow, can't be arsed to go out again now!

[]SK[]

Out of interest try searching for wireless networks whilst in Tesco to see if that network comes up.  I would speak to them though.  Was the box sealed?  It should have a sticker which has to be broken to get into the box.

[Jonny Wright]

It had a sticker but didn't need to be broken, had a little non sticky bit to peel it off. I will do a scan when I go back to exchange