topic Re: Chromecast audio bricked, can't reset in Streaming

Chromecast audio bricked, can't reset

j123jam — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:25:42 GMT

My beloved Chromecast Audio is bricked. The light is orange, and Google Home app doesn't find it. Despite following the instructions to factory reset it (press and hold button until light flashes) it won't reset. The light remains solid orange from the moment I plug it in. Is there another trick to factory resetting it? Or is it just garbage now?

Re: Chromecast audio bricked, can't reset

David_K — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:59:54 GMT

Hi @j123jam

Unfortunately, if you've already tried the factory reset steps multiple times to no avail, that's the end of the road I'm afraid as Google haven't manufactured, sold, or supported it for quite some time now.

Re: Chromecast audio bricked, can't reset

j123jam — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:35:05 GMT

Yeah, all the more reason I want to get my Chromecast Audio working since I can't replace it ☹️. Seems like an OTA update probably bricked my Chromecast Audio.

Re: Chromecast audio bricked, can't reset

David_K — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:10:00 GMT

Totally understand. You could try using a different power cord and/or power outlet, and try again with the factory reset steps, but other than that there are no other reset steps or advanced reset steps for you to try.