Google is dropping support for almost every Chromecast except this one
Google has announced that it will no longer support most Chromecast devices, leaving only the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) from 2022 as the supported model. This change follows the discontinuation of critical security updates for older Chromecast models. Users can continue to use their devices, but they will not receive future updates or support from Google.
- ▪Google is dropping support for almost all Chromecast devices except for the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) from 2022.
- ▪The original Chromecast and several other models will no longer receive critical security updates.
- ▪Users have reported that their first-gen Chromecasts have started working again despite the end of support.
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