Trending Now - Original Chromecast Users Face Device Failures as Support Ends
WHO:
Ars Technica - Google is the company involved in the support and updates for Chromecast devices.
9to5Google - The article mentions a Reddit user who noted changes in Chromecast support.
WHAT:
Ars Technica - Google stated that a technical issue temporarily disrupted casting for some first-generation Chromecast users, but the issue has since been resolved.
9to5Google - Google clarified that it is not ending “critical security updates” for Chromecasts, despite previous indications to the contrary.
TechRadar - Reports indicate that first-generation Chromecast devices are failing more frequently, with users experiencing issues with various apps, including YouTube and HBO Max.
Ars Technica - First-generation Chromecast devices are experiencing failures.
9to5Google - Google has ended software updates for nearly every Chromecast model except for the 2022 Chromecast with Google TV (HD).
9to5Google - The following Chromecast models are no longer receiving “critical” security updates: Chromecast (2nd Gen), Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast (3rd Gen), and Chromecast with Google TV (4K).
TechRadar - The original first-generation Chromecast has been failing for many users after 13 years of use.
WHERE:
9to5Google - The support page detailing software support for Google Nest devices, which includes Chromecast, is where the updates were noted.
WHEN:
9to5Google - Chromecast (2nd Gen) has not received updates since 2020, and Chromecast (3rd Gen) saw its support window close in 2023.
9to5Google - The last archived page showing support for the five models was as of March 13.
9to5Google - A support page specific to Chromecast updates has not been updated since November 2025.
WHY:
9to5Google - Google stated that no device receives software updates indefinitely, with the exception of certain devices like the Shield TV.
HOW:
9to5Google - Google updated its support page to reflect the accurate status of software support for Chromecast devices after an earlier incorrect indication of deprecation.
9to5Google - Google updated its support page to reflect the status of software support for various Chromecast models.
(UPDATED May 23, 2026 07:45 UTC)
Google has resolved a technical issue that temporarily disrupted casting for some first-generation Chromecast users, but reports indicate that these devices are failing more frequently, particularly with apps like YouTube and HBO Max. In a clarification, Google assured users that it is not ending critical security updates for Chromecasts, despite earlier suggestions that may have implied otherwise. The company has also updated its support page to accurately reflect the current status of software support for these devices.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Google has announced that it will no longer provide software updates for nearly all Chromecast models, with the exception of the 2022 Chromecast with Google TV (HD). This decision affects several devices, including the Chromecast (2nd Gen), Chromecast Audio, Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast (3rd Gen), and Chromecast with Google TV (4K), which will no longer receive critical security updates. Many users have reported failures with first-generation Chromecast devices after years of use, highlighting the importance of these updates for maintaining device functionality.