Users of the first generation Chromecast are encouraged by devices that fail suddenly

Google’s first Chromecast was hitting. I am 10 million units launched in 2014, it has been very successful as a simple way to transfer TV and movies from the Internet to TV. Released on time stupid tv shows was very common, the first generation Chromecast has a simplicity that you don’t find in streaming devices today. Click “Cast” in the app, select a TV with Chromecast, and start watching. Other than the aforementioned UI or ads, the device still works in some homes today, though Google is able to support the $35 device in 2023.

However, this week it looked like those days were over. Many people report which their original Chromecast had he suddenly stopped streaming from popular apps, including Chrome, YouTube, and Paramount+. This raised concerns that the original Chromecast was really dead now. A Reddit thread started by a person who claims that they have two Chromecasts that suddenly stop working at the same time includes different responses from the same people they think Google made these devices to force an upgrade.

But Sahana Mysore, Google Home’s general manager, told Ars Technica today that Google hasn’t killed the devices, saying:

Earlier this week, a technical issue temporarily disrupted streaming for some Gen 1 Google Chromecast users. Our team quickly identified the cause and resolved the issue.

All tools should work now, on Mysore. Since last night, some people online he said that their Chromecasts are working again.

Ars asked what the technical problem was and will update the story if we learn more.

Another point of concern for older Chromecast owners this week is report today what Google has he ended up helping on any Chromecast except Chromecast with Google TV (HD) from 2022. However, as of this writing, it is support page still listed all Chromecasts except the first-generation Chromecast as “currently receiving security updates.”