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Google's original first-gen Chromecast is suddenly dying for some users

The first-gen Chromecast was released in 2013 with a simple idea of being able to cast content from apps on your phone or other devices to your TV. There were no remote or other accessories involved.
9to5google

First-gen Chromecast streamers are suddenly failing for some users, 13 years later

One of Google’s first true hit pieces of hardware, 2013’s Chromecast, is starting to stop working for some users are more reports of failing streams surface. Update 5/22: Google has fixed first-gen ...

First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing

Numerous people reported that their original Chromecast had suddenly stopped casting from popular apps, including Chrome, YouTube, and Paramount+. This brought concern that the original Chromecast was ...
TweakTown

Has your Chromecast just stopped working? You're not alone as reports flood in of problems with first-gen model

TL;DR: First-generation Chromecasts are experiencing widespread issues, including YouTube and other streaming services failing to work. This is not really a huge surprise, though, given that Google ...
Android

Google's Original First-Gen Chromecast Is Suddenly Dying for Some Users

Some first-gen Google Chromecast owners are reportedly saying that their devices are suddenly failing now. They say that apps like YouTube, HBO Max, and others won’t even show the first-gen Chromecast ...