Users worldwide faced issues with their Google Chromecast 2nd Gen device on Sunday evening, leading to widespread complaints about connectivity problems. The outage comes shortly after Google announced the discontinuation of the adapter, fueling speculation that the company may be quietly ending support for the device.
Users Report Authentication Errors and Connectivity Issues
Several Chromecast users took to social media to express their frustration, with many reporting that their devices were failing to authenticate. Popular outage tracking platform DownDetector also recorded a spike in complaints related to Chromecast.
A user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Google, WTF?! 2nd gen Chromecast got a sht update a while ago. Instead of an upgrade, it’s a downgrade. Not just me, hundreds of users on Reddit are facing the same issue.”*
Another user speculated that a faulty software update might be to blame, saying, “Someone at Google is getting fired. It seems that every Chromecast in the world has been bricked by a bad update. Oops!”
Google Remains Silent as Chromecast is Phased Out
The outage coincides with Google’s transition from Chromecast to the Google TV Streamer, a device designed for the AI-driven smart home era. In a blog post, the company stated, “There are no changes to our support policy for existing Chromecast devices, with continued software and security updates to the latest devices.”
However, Google has yet to issue an official statement on the ongoing outage. Many users criticized the lack of communication, with one tweeting, “Can Google actually put out a statement about the Chromecast outage? They keep replying to tweets asking people to DM them, but it takes two minutes to see that EVERYONE is having this issue.”
The 10-Year Cycle Curse?
The timing of the Chromecast 2nd Gen outage has sparked discussions about Google’s approach to product lifespan. The first-generation Chromecast, launched in 2013, was quietly phased out in 2023 after a decade, with a final message appearing on Google’s support pages stating, “Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended.”
Now, the 2nd Gen Chromecast—released in 2015—appears to be on a similar path, with users fearing that support could officially end in late 2025.
While the outage may be a temporary glitch, the silence from Google has left many users wondering if their devices are now obsolete. With the Chromecast lineup being retired, the company’s focus is shifting toward Google TV-powered devices, but it remains unclear whether Google will address or resolve the reported issues with the 2nd Gen model.
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