Certificate Apocalypse: Bringing Your Chromecast Back from the Dead
(mensfeld.pl)
On March 9, 2025, many Chromecast 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio devices suddenly stopped working. Users like me could not cast content or set up their devices. This wasn't due to a software update or planned obsolescence, but most likely an expired device authentication certificate.
On March 9, 2025, many Chromecast 2nd generation and Chromecast Audio devices suddenly stopped working. Users like me could not cast content or set up their devices. This wasn't due to a software update or planned obsolescence, but most likely an expired device authentication certificate.
The Chromecast 2's device authentication certificate has expired
(reddit.com)
I'm sure you've all seen the numerous posts today about broken casting and setup for Chromecast 2s and Chromecast Audios. Many people are assuming this was an an intentional change pushed by Google, or related to some recent device release or feature rollout, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
I'm sure you've all seen the numerous posts today about broken casting and setup for Chromecast 2s and Chromecast Audios. Many people are assuming this was an an intentional change pushed by Google, or related to some recent device release or feature rollout, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Chromecast (2nd gen) and Audio cannot Cast in 'Untrusted' outage
(9to5google.com)
Over the past few hours, owners of the Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio haven’t been able to Cast any audio or video content.
Over the past few hours, owners of the Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio haven’t been able to Cast any audio or video content.
Did Google just brick the 2nd gen Chromecast?
(reddit.com)
Did Google just brick the 2nd gen Chromecast?
Did Google just brick the 2nd gen Chromecast?