Regarding an issue with Chromecast 2nd gen and Chromecast Audio

[GoogleNestTeam]

Update 3/20/25

Hey folks, 

If you previously performed a factory reset, we’re happy to report that the Google Home app update will reach all users today.

Please make sure you’re on version 3.30.1.6 for Android and 3.30.106 for iOS to set up your Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio. Check out this help center article if you need help updating the Google Home app.

If you’re still experiencing problems during setup, please reach out to customer support for further assistance. 

Thanks again for your patience while we worked to resolve this issue!

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Update 3/17/25:

Hi folks,

Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve the issue with Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices. As of today, this disruption has been fixed.

If you did not perform a factory reset, your device should now function normally. If it is still not functioning as intended check the firmware version of your device by following the instructions here. If your device is not on the corresponding firmware version, please try rebooting your device to start the update process.

For users who have performed a factory reset, you will need to update your Google Home app to the latest version (3.30.1.6 for Android and 3.30.106 for iOS) to set up your Chromecast (2nd gen) or Chromecast Audio device again. The app roll out has begun and may take a few days to roll out to everyone. We’ll post a confirmation once the roll out to all users is complete.

We sincerely apologize for this disruption and any inconvenience it may have caused, and we are committed to ensuring all users are back up and running as quickly as possible.

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Update 3/14/25:

Hi everyone,

Thank you again for your patience, we have some good news - the fix should reach all users today. If your device has received the update it should be on the following firmware versions:

Chromecast (2nd gen): Firmware version 1.56.467165

Chromecast Audio: Firmware version 1.56.467166

Check the firmware version of your device by following the instructions here. If your device is not on the corresponding firmware version, please try rebooting your device to start the update process.

Please note: If you performed a factory reset during the troubleshooting process, you may still be experiencing an issue where you cannot re-setup the device. The team is working diligently to resolve this, and we will provide next steps as soon as possible.

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Update 3/13/25:

Hey everyone, thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this issue. Here’s the latest:

We have started to roll out a fix for the problem with Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices, which will be completed over the next few days. Your device must be connected to receive the update.

If you performed a factory reset during initial troubleshooting, you may still be experiencing an issue where you cannot re-setup your device. We are working to resolve this as soon as possible. Please continue to check the Community page here for updates and next steps.

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Update 3/11/25: 

Hi all,

An update on the situation: the team has identified the cause of the issue impacting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices.

Please do not factory reset your device. If you previously performed a factory reset during troubleshooting, you may also be experiencing an issue where you're unable to re-setup your device. The team has identified the cause for this as well and is currently working on a fix.

We’re working to resolve this as soon as possible, and will keep you updated when there is more to share.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience in the meantime.

Thank you.

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Hello,

We're aware of an emerging issue impacting Chromecast 2nd gen and Chromecast Audio devices, and we are working on a fix.

Do not factory reset your device - we will keep you all updated when the fix rolls out. If you have already factory reset your device, we will provide instructions to set your device back up as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience.

[Kokholmsk]

Thank you for sharing your trip! Now my Chromecast is working again 🥳 

Google Home complaint about the update being to slow, but just be patient. Don't touch anything. It worked like a charm 

[killerfish]

Worked for me, thanks!!

[Herman2]

What a great suggestion. I receives the message that updates would take very long and quit. But even without updates this trick enabled me to reinstall Home and make my Chromecast work again after a factory reset. Many thanks

[Daimytron]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

It really worked. Yeaaah 🤗🤗

[Marias50]

Me ha funcionado perfectamente.

Muchas gracias!!!

[Wwwillow]

Thanks so much! That worked for me 🙏🏻

[Sammy26]

Thank you!!!!! 

[Laura18]

You absolute star! This worked for me, thank you so much! 

[PanelSystem]

Thank you. It worked perfectly for me. My life is complete.

[Dani12]

Grazie,ho fatto così e finalmente il mio Chromecast è tornato a funzionare.

[Jack-in-the-Box]

You're a genius. I had factory reset my Chromecast II. Followed your instructions to "dummy" the system into thinking it was March 1, got the Chromecast running, it downloaded the security certificate update and now it's working! Google owes you $$

[Isabellekeely]

This actually just worked for me! Thank you

[Lyledw]

It actually works.

[Chansen2022]

Thank you, it helped me 😊🙏🏼 and tonight I shared your text on Facebook groups for Denmark, I think it can help many who have had to reset their caster.
Good Evening to you! 

[Teerakiat]

Wow, It's work like magic

[Bbhaskaran]

Hi is the problem resolved as I still can't authenticate my Chromecast. I had done Factory reset.

[Jue1]

Think I've factory reset as 

 I just keep getting this message 

[NicoleFliegel]

Da sind sie nicht der einzige habe genau das selbe Problem

[degarmo64]

Well you are keeping me from wasting my time trying. I was hoping for a fix by now?

[sbharvey374]

There is a fix offered by user johnnyzero2
Do this fix
https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro
Leave your unit power up on your local Wi-fi network. It takes time for the google server to update the device

[sbharvey374]

There is a fix offered by johnnyzero2
Do this fix
https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro
Leave your unit power up on your local Wi-fi network. It takes time for the google server to update the device.

[Eligris25]

No sé puede autenticar Chromecast. Estoy al tanto que ya muchos pudieron hacerlo. En cambio yo reinicié mi Chromecast de fábrica. Después, ya TARDE Google aconsejó no reiniciar.

Entonces pregunto los que lo hicimos no vamos a poder autenticar hasta cuando? Y que debemos hacer.

Si nuestro Chromecast no sirve más, que nos digan qué tenemos que hacer.

Muchos veo que mencionan a FIRE TV de Amazon, pues no lo sé con certeza.

Hay otro cómo ROKU TV .

TIENEN QUE DECIR ALGO Y CUÁL GENERACIÓN ES LA QUE IRÍA.

ESPERO RESPUESTA. DESDE YA MUCHAS GRACIAS.

[johnnyzero2]

Easy fix. Do this...

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro

[Cente]

DEMANDAR

[Kent3]

Hvor lang tid går der inden gen.2 er oppe og køre igen jeg har haft nulstillet min desværre 

[johnnyzero2]

Do this...

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro

[thinline66641]

Thank You, an Please Keep Me Updated. Again Thank You

[Yob]

Changing the date on my tablet to before the problem and re-installing my Chromecast Audio ( I performed a factory reset), fixed the problem. After fixing change the date back. Happy listening!

[Laribrasil]

Please fix the chromecast as soon as possible, all my chromecast devices are not working yet.

[johnnyzero2]

Read the status updates pinned at the top of this page. Google started rolling out a firmware update fix yesterday.

If you've done a factory reset on any of your Chromecasts, you need to do this fix to allow them to receive the update:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro

[Lisadot]

As part of the recommended troubleshooting I am guessing I am not alone when I ‘reset’ the device - so now what? Will this be fixed? And when? This is very frustrating.

[johnnyzero2]

Easy fix, do this:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro

[Gallego]

Ya va hacer una semana,que no anda y cuando dejo de funcionar no avisaron hasta mucho después ,una vergüenza 

[sbharvey374]

I am sorry this response is in English.

There is a fix offered by user johnnyzero2
Do this fix
https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro
Leave your unit power up on your local Wi-fi network. It takes time for the google server to update the device

[Marika1]

My son gave me his chromecast as he didn't need it anymore so he is getting the updates regarding the authentication issues and I'm not. How can I get the updates as my chromecast isn't working. 

[johnnyzero2]

Did you perform a factory reset on yours? If so, then you'll need to do this procedure to allow it to receive the update:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro

[GabrielXigliano]

I performed a factory reset, but, i take my phone and change the date to 6 of march of 2025 and enter the app google home. I tried to configure the chromecast and I got it, becouse the app use my local date for configuration.  You can make a specific application to give a fictitious date to the chromecast when configuring it.

[sbharvey374]

I am sorry this response is in English, leave your unit on with your Wi-fi on, the google server will download the appropriate certificate, so your casting will work for all of your commercial apps.

[Melinaalfonso_9]

Buenas noches por qué medio informan para aquellos que restauraron de fabrica ?

[johnnyzero2]

Yes. Do this:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Streaming/Regarding-an-issue-with-Chromecast-2nd-gen-and-Chro