Published on: 2025-04-20 19:10:18
The streaming device competition gained a new entrant just a few months ago when the Google 4K TV Streamer debuted, replacing the relatively shortlived Chromecast with Google TV dongle. Google pitched the TV Streamer as a big improvement over the Chromecast, and so far that seems to be right on the money. The Google TV Streamer is also right for the money during Amazon’s limited-time 21% off deal that drops the price lower than ever to just $79. The only discouraging words to greet the Google 4
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-05-24 15:45:00
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Also: Is your Chromecast still throwing errors? This fix will get you streaming again Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a faster processor, Thread and Matter integration, and the abil
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Google's software fix for older Chromecasts devices that weren't casting is rolling out now, according to an email the company sent to impacted owners. You can view the text of the email in the Google Nest Community pages. If you didn't factory-reset your device, it may already be working. If you're still not able to cast, though, Google recommends rebooting your device and trying again. Any Chromecasts that were accidentally reset to factory settings will need to be reconnected in the latest v
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-11 18:50:00
ZDNET Was your Chromecast device having issues? You're not alone. Google has rolled out a fix, but you may have to take an extra step if you reset your device while attempting to fix the problem. Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices were facing a problem that prevented them from casting content. If you tried to use an affected device, you saw one of two errors -- either, "Untrusted device: [name] couldn't be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or
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Jason Hiner/ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Also: 'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast? Google is rolling out a fix Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a faster processor, Thread and Matter integration, and the ability to su
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is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Google started rolling out an update on Thursday to fix Chromecasts that suddenly lost the ability to cast. Now, it also has a fix to take care of the ones that were unexpectedly bricked after an attempted factory reset. “Everything should now function normally,” Google writes in an email to affected owners of second-generation Chromecast and
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-13 06:51:53
Google helped define the early streaming landscape with its ubiquitous Chromecast hardware, empowering millions of viewers to smarten up their dumb TVs with an internet connection. These days, we’ve got much more capable options like the Google TV Streamer , but there are still mountains of loyal Chromecast users out there who intend to keep using their affordable streaming dongles for as long as they’re able. And while that should be a good long while, earlier this month some older Chromecast h
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-13 14:25:00
ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a faster processor, Thread and Matter integration, and the ability to summarize TV episodes or whole seasons, among other new tricks. Also: 'Untrusted device'
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-13 18:10:00
ZDNET Since 2014, Google's Chromecast has been an affordable means for helping viewers turn their older model TVs into smart TVs, allowing them to stream content from their phones, tablets, and computers to a bigger screen. Alas, the era of the Chromecast has come to an end. Google is replacing it with the Google TV Streamer, promising a faster processor, Thread and Matter integration, and the ability to summarize TV episodes or whole seasons, among other new tricks. Also: 'Untrusted device'
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-16 06:55:00
ZDNET Is your Chromecast device having issues? You're not alone. Google says a fix is rolling out, though. Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing a problem that prevents them from casting content. If you try to use an affected device, you'll see one of two errors -- either, "Untrusted device: [name] couldn't be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or "We couldn't authenticate your Chromecast." Also: Your Android phone just got a major audi
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 06:21:04
is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Google is rolling out a fix for Chromecast device issues that left many users with “untrusted device” errors that disabled casting. The issue, which appeared over the weekend, seemed to widely affect Chromecast 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio devices. Google has not said what caused the errors, but a user on Reddit claimed it could be bec
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 10:10:51
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is starting to roll out the Android 14 update for Chromecast with Google TV. The new OS update weighs in at 809MB and adds support for Find My Remote and Customizable Button. Some users claim they are experiencing some issues since installing the update. The Chromecast with Google TV dongle may be discontinued, but it’s still getting support. Google is now starting to roll out the latest major OS update to the device. In 2024, Google said tha
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 14:39:48
Google's venerable 2015 Chromecast attempted to self-destruct earlier this week, upsetting a huge number of people who were still using the decade-old streaming dongles. Google was seemingly caught off guard by the devices glitching out all at the same time, but it promised to address the problem, and it has. Google says it has a fix ready to roll out, and most affected devices should be right as rain in the coming days. Google is still not confirming the cause of the Chromecast outage, but it
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-17 18:57:42
TL;DR A few days ago, legacy Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices stopped working for many users. Google advised against factory resetting affected devices, but did not immediately have a solution available. That fix is now finally ready, and should be hitting Chromecast devices over the next couple days. If your old Chromecast stopped working a few days back, you were far from alone, as unexpected failure seemed to hit second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices en masse. Go
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Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has emailed Chromecast owners to acknowledge the ongoing casting outage and apologize for it as it works on a fix. Users can try out workarounds while they wait for the official fix to roll out. The Chromecast fiasco has been going on for a few days now, with users of the second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices being unable to cast content for that long. There are workarounds to get your Chromecast working again, but you’ll st
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-19 14:22:56
Over the weekend, 9to5Google reported that second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices displayed an “Untrusted device” error message, preventing users from casting audio and video content onto their screens of choice. On Wednesday, Google sent an apology email to people affected by the outage, saying it was “working to roll out a fix as soon as possible.” We’re contacting you because of a disruption affecting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. We apologize for the issue
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Many people using older Chromecast devices experienced a shock in recent days when their units lost the ability to cast content. The company ended the brand last year , which led folks to think that this was a planned obsolescence of some kind. Here’s some good news. It’s just a software issue and Google is working on it . The company sent an email to users to say that its engineers are "working to resolve this as soon as possible, and will keep you updated when there is more to share.” Google
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-20 06:07:21
Google is emailing Chromecast users today to apologize for an issue that’s been causing certain Chromecast models to fail when people try to cast to them. The company says that it’s working on a fix. Below is the text from the email, which some Verge staffers received, titled, “Important information about your Chromecast.” We’re contacting you because of a disruption affecting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. We apologize for the issue and understand your frustration. We are
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-22 14:32:45
Google recently killed the Chromecast brand, but the dongles live on—mostly. Owners of the second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio have noticed this week that their beloved streaming gadgets are no longer working. It appears that Google configured the devices with a single 10-year certificate that has now expired, and updating it is no simple feat. Google is looking into a fix, and there's nothing you can do in the meantime. In fact, trying to fix this yourself might only make things w
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-23 06:16:02
Google Chromecast users' fury at second day of TV streaming issue 46 minutes ago Share Save Liv McMahon Technology reporter Share Save Getty Images Google says it is working to fix an issue which has left many Chromecast users unable to watch content on their televisions for a second day. The tech giant says it has sold more than 100m of these devices worldwide across various generations, with the issues specifically impacting the "second generation" model. Owners of these Chromecasts have be
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-23 12:52:51
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR A Redditor has discovered that the second-generation Chromecast has an expired certificate authority, which is causing it to fail device authentication and stop working and being set up. As a workaround, users can bypass device authentication by following the steps mentioned below. If you have factory reset your Chromecast, you can set your phone’s date back to March 8, 2025, and potentially proceed with the setup. When you are done setting up the Chr
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-23 14:05:15
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Chromecast Audio users are facing issues due to an authentication error. Users have tried multiple troubleshooting steps, but nothing works, while newer Chromecast models remain unaffected. Update: Google has acknowledged the issue and is advising users not to factory reset their devices. If you have already factory reset your device, please wait for further instructions on how to bring it back to a functional state. U
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ZDNET Is your Chromecast device having issues? You're not alone. Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing a problem that prevents them from casting content. If you try to use an affected device, you'll see one of two errors -- either, "Untrusted device: [name] couldn't be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or "We couldn't authenticate your Chromecast." Also: Your TV's USB port is seriously underrated: 5 benefits you're not taking advantage
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 14:39:35
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio users are facing issues casting content to their devices. Google is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Meanwhile, the company advises users not to factory reset their Chromecast. If you have already factory reset your device, instructions on how to get your Chromecast back to a working state will be provided soon. If your Chromecast isn’t working for the past several hours, you’re not alone.
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 14:48:15
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Chromecast Audio users are facing issues due to an authentication error. Users have tried multiple troubleshooting steps, but nothing works, while newer Chromecast models remain unaffected. Update: Google has acknowledged the issue and is advising users not to factory reset their devices. If you have already factory reset your device, please wait for further instructions on how to bring it back to a functional state. U
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 19:56:15
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Chromecast Audio users are facing issues due to an authentication error. Users have tried multiple troubleshooting steps, but nothing works, while newer Chromecast models remain unaffected. Google has not yet acknowledged the issue, leaving users unsure whether this is a bug or an unannounced end-of-life decision. Users of Google’s 2nd generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing significant issues tod
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-25 20:07:22
is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Reports are cropping up today that second-generation Chromecasts and music-streaming Chromecast Audio devices are failing, displaying an error on the device they’re trying to cast from that seems to imply the streamers may no longer be supported, reports 9to5Google. Text from screenshots of the error posted to Reddit reads, “Untrusted device” and continue
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-06-26 12:00:59
Google TV Streamer Although Google killed off the Chromecast line to bring it to us, the Google TV Streamer is a worthy successor. With hardware upgrades across the board, this is the most powerful Android TV device we've ever seen from Google. When you add in some truly useful new features — including Google Home support, Thread/Matter support, and a new Find My Remote button — you have the new Google TV device to beat. It's still not as powerful as an NVIDIA Shield, but for the average user, t
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Find related items on AmazonPublished on: 2025-07-12 00:16:47
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is discontinuing the Chromecast with Google TV, including both the 4K and HD models, after nearly five years on the market. The Chromecast with Google TV is no longer available on Google Store, with the new Google TV streamer priced at $99.99 as its replacement. Existing Chromecast with Google TV users will still receive software updates, including Android 14, but future updates may not include many new features. Nearly five years after its de
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