Phew! Chromecasts aren't ready for retirement just yet, even after the arrival of Google Streamer TV. After suffering from a major bug that made it impossible to use the 2nd generation Chromecast or Chromecast Audio, Google's streaming devices are now functional again. After announcing the arrival of a firmware update, the Mountain View company is tackling the persistent problem of Chromecasts having been reset by their owners. While Google had initially advised Instead of performing a reset and waiting, many users have logically tried to restart their streaming device themselves from scratch.
All Chromecasts are fixed with a Google Home update
To address the latest difficulties and restore full functionality of Chromecasts, Google has begun to roll out a critical update to its Google Home app. If you have performed a factory reset on your Chromecast, it is imperative to update your application to version 3.30.1.6 for Android or 3.30.106 for iOS. Once this update is installed, it will once again be possible to configure and use a Chromecast (2nd generation) or a Chromecast Audio without any problems. As usual, the American firm reminds that the deployment of these updates "may take up to a few days" to be available to all Chromecast users.
Unfortunately, Google has still not officially communicated the precise origin of this major Chromecast malfunction. However, according to information shared by a user on the Reddit platform, the certificate integrated into Chromecast devices would have expired on March 9, 2025, coinciding precisely with the start of the reported outages. It is important to remember that many Chromecast users have suddenly seen the message "Device not verified" appear when trying to cast content to their TV.
What if I didn't perform a reset?
For Chromecast owners who haven't performed a factory reset, the device should already be working normally. This is because a new firmware update was rolled out earlier this week: version 1.56.467165 for Chromecast (2nd generation) and version 1.56.467166 for Chromecast Audio. If, despite If you are still experiencing operating issues, it is strongly recommended that you restart your Chromecast device to automatically start the firmware update process.
With the announcement of these corrective updates, Google is finally marking a return to normal for its Chromecast devices. With over 100 million units sold worldwide, these streaming products remain popular solutions, although the company has announced the end of the Chromecast range in August 2024. Users can once again take full advantage of their Chromecast to stream content to their TV.
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