Google has finally fixed the annoying setup issue for the first-gen Chromecast, so your device isn't being bricked just yet.

Sometimes, a simple setting is all it takes.

All these years later, I still use my old Chromecast because its simple, fast casting beats the sluggish, bloated Google TV ...

Google hasn't necessarily been treating Nest and Chromecast users that well lately. It ended support for first- and ...

Google has fixed a Google Home app issue that prevented some older Chromecast and Home devices from being set up.

Comparing Roku, Fire Stick, and Chromecast in 2026? See app support, ad load, voice control, pricing, and longevity ...

The base-model $30 Chromecast is 4 years old at this point, so it’s probably time for an upgrade. The usually reliable WinFuture has gotten wind that a new Chromecast launch should be happening any ...

Giving new life to a pre-loved device ...