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.

[KLegge]

Hi

All my free to air stations I can now cast to, as well as Binge and Prime.  I cannot cast to Netflix.

Is there a fix coming soon? or is there something else I need to do?

I did not factory reset.

Katie

[nicobosio00156]

me ayudan con alternativas para que vuelva a funcionar ?

[johnnyzero2]

-->> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this..

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

[renasantana]

Já se passou mais de 1 mês que solução ainda encontro no dispositivo do mesmo jeito 

[brunazalla]

Quando? Já estou dias sem poder ver TV porque não está funcionado, eu resetei o meu porque não sabia que não podia!!!

[johnnyzero2]

>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this..

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

[johnnyzero2]

For all the people who performed a factory reset during their initial troubleshooting, this procedure will allow you to reconnect your Chromecast to your Wi-Fi network, so that it can receive the firmware update fix that Google started rolling out on 3/13.

1) Temporarily set the date on your smartphone (or tablet) to March 7, 2025 or earlier. If you don't know how to do that, see below.*

2) Use the Google Home app to re-setup your Chromecast by adding it as a new device (+). You still won't be able to cast, and the device will be grayed out in the Home app, but that's ok. Most importantly, it'll now be reconnected to your Wi-Fi network so that it can receive the firmware update fix.

3) Change your phone's date/time setting back to Auto now.

4) Sit back and wait for the firmware update from Google to be installed. This should restore your Chromecast to full functionality.

Note: Supposedly it's being done as a "phased rollout", so it could take a while for the firmware update to hit your Chromecast. Also, some have reported that power-cycling your Chromecast (unplug/re-plug the power cable) will sort of "provoke" the firmware update to be installed. Patience.

*How to change your phone's date/time settings:

For iPhone/iPad: go to Settings, General, Date & Time. Disable "Auto" and manually set the date to March 7, 2025 or earlier.

For most Android phones/tablets: Settings, General Management, Date and Time. Disable "Auto" and manually set the date to March 7, 2025 or earlier.

**Google REALLY should pin this information to the top of this page.*

[Jim25]

You da man

[Elisangela123_]

J restaurei o meu de fabrica, o quê faço não esta funcionando 

[johnnyzero2]

 >>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Fbadaro]

Is there any target date to help fix this issue? 

[johnnyzero2]

 >>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[bstanger]

Why is there not a MF date on this notification so that I know if it's current or old wtgdfcits

[johnnyzero2]

 >> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[sami9876543]

I have done a factory reset, what should I do now??

[johnnyzero2]

>>> If you have performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Carla47]

Meu Chromecast 9912, até o momento, não voltou a funcionar. Não recebi nenhum suporte e nenhuma orientação!!! Até quando???? 

[johnnyzero2]

 >>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this...

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

[BarbaraCastano]

Y cuánto es los próximos días? Me afecta demasiado, lo uso para trabajar, que hago mientras tanto ? Pierdo mí trabajo??

[johnnyzero2]

 >>>>>  If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Gat2]

Fix it soon, i can't use my chromecast anymore

[johnnyzero2]

>>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Márcio]

Então eu agradeço vocês por me ajudar a configurar o Chromecast e a toda a equipe

[Mai1]

I did reset my chromecast 😢 what to do now ? 🤷‍♀️

[johnnyzero2]

 >If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[gloriagiardini2]

I has restarted My device

[johnnyzero2]

>>If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this..

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

[Alcaza23]

Hola cuando darán la solución?

[johnnyzero2]

 -->>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Jimesouto]

Ya resetee mi servicio porque me ponía un aviso que debía hacerlo 😕 

ahora como sigue?

[johnnyzero2]

 >>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[gutocs]

Retornem a data do celular de vocês para data anterior a 08/03/2025 funcionou aqui

Return the date on your cell phone to a date prior to 08/03/25, it worked here

[johnnyzero2]

Yes, but the

 >>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

re's a bit more to it than that. Com0lete instructions here:

[Cielio80]

A me non funziona ancora e non si collega ancora con la app home spero risolvite più velocemente possibile 

[johnnyzero2]

>>>>> If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this....

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

[Anonymous]

I changed the date back to 07 of march and mine seems to be working ok ATM 

[ImG00gle]

How did you change the date which settings ? Thanks!

[EveC]

How will you communicate with us to let us know when the problem is resolve? I’ve already reset my chromecast (before seeing your message). I would like to know what to do now. It’s been one week now… thank you. 

[johnnyzero2]

 >>  If you performed a factory reset during your initial troubleshooting, you'll need to do this:

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

[Ingridalm]

Please the instructions for updates.