Google Chromecast down: Users report streaming issues as service suffers huge global outage

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-chromecast-down-multiple-users-34826917

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Chromecast stopped working on me today, thought my device died but turns out it's widespread. Thought I'd share in case anyone else came looking for answers.

Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y (5 replies)

My Google Streamer has been working without any issues., FWIW.

Polkira@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 1y (3 replies)

I may have to switch to something else if they've intentionally bricked the chromecast. It definitely won't be a Google product though if this turns out to be intentional. If anyone has any recommendations, I'm all ears.

ShaggyBlarney@lemmy.ca · 5 pts · 1y (1 reply)

I've got a 2nd gen that I'm hoping they'll patch. It sounds like it's an expired security certificate across the board. These usually aren't a hard fix to push out and Google had stated to support existing Chromecasts for the near future.

orochi02@feddit.org · 1 pts · 317d

Any News?

Pfeffy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Any random throwaway phone or laptop with stremio installed plugged into a TV.

primal_buddhist@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

It's just the 2nd gen and the audio devices. They are working on a fix.

Polkira@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y

https://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-fix-chromecast-authentication-errors-workarounds-3533849/

This work-around worked for me if anyone else needs it. It's a bit cumbersome but beats buying a new device. Hopefully Google pushes out a fix.