San Francisco, CA – Owners of the Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio are facing a frustrating issue as they are unable to Cast any audio or video content in the past few hours.

Google recently provided an update stating that they have identified the cause of the problem impacting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. The company advised users not to factory reset their devices, as it may lead to further complications.

As of the most recent update, Google is actively working on resolving the issue with Chromecast v2 and Chromecast Audio devices, acknowledging the problem and aiming to provide a fix soon.

Users of these two Chromecast models are currently encountering a “Untrusted device” message when trying to Cast content, leading to an inability to proceed. Despite this issue, newer models like the Chromecast (3rd gen) and Ultra remain unaffected.

The warning message has caused some users to speculate that their devices are unusable, with concerns arising about the potential end-of-life for these devices. However, it is more likely a bug rather than deliberate action by Google to render the devices obsolete.

The Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio, both introduced in 2015, are among Google’s oldest devices. They are essential for users who enjoy streaming content. Google’s convenience in continuing to provide updates and support for its older devices is reassuring for users.

For now, users affected by the issue can only hope for a swift resolution from Google to restore the functionality of their Chromecast devices.