Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.

Google has fixed a Google Home app issue that prevented some older Chromecast and Home devices from being set up.

Earlier this month, a serious error broke streaming on older Chromecast hardware. While Google developed a fix that started going out last week, it wouldn’t work if ...

Some Chromecast with Google TV users are facing a Wi-Fi bug that disconnects devices after inactivity. Factory resets offer only temporary relief. Moreover, Google has not yet commented on the issue.

TL;DR: First-generation Chromecasts are experiencing widespread issues, including YouTube and other streaming services failing to work. This is not really a huge surprise, though, given that Google ...

A faulty Google Home app update prevented older Chromecast devices from being set up for months. Version 4.26 should now fix ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV causing reported issues. Post-update problems include glitchy sound, visuals, ...

From just beyond its deathbed, the Chromecast with Google TV finally picked up its promised Android 14 update this week, and it seems that there are a handful of issues for those still using the ...

With the launch of the Google TV Streamer earlier this week, the wildly successful Chromecast was put to rest, with the company confirming the device won’t be made anymore. Google’s reason for doing ...