GoKawiilGoogle patches Home app bug that blocked setup of older Chromecast devices
Google has fixed a bug in its Home app that was preventing owners of older Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices from setting them up. The company confirmed the fix in a Reddit thread and advised affected users to update to Google Home app version 4.26 or later and retry setup. Those still experiencing issues are encouraged to contact Google support.
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The bug had caused confusion among longtime Chromecast owners who couldn't tell whether their devices were malfunctioning or had simply been cut off from support, especially since Google's own documentation suggested many older models were no longer supported. Clarifying that this was a software glitch rather than an intentional end-of-life cutoff restores some confidence for users relying on legacy hardware.
- Update Google Home app to version 4.26 or newer to resolve setup failures on older Chromecast devices.
- The issue affected both Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices, causing confusion about device support status.
- Google confirmed the fix via Reddit, clarifying it was a software bug, not a deliberate end of support.
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