Google rolls out a fix for 1st-gen Chromecast dongles, while the 4K Chromecast with Google TV gets a big Gemini upgrade
Google has released a fix for the original 1st-gen Chromecast dongles, which had stopped working for many users. Although the company ceased updates for these devices in 2023, the fix allows them to function for the time being. Additionally, the 4K Chromecast with Google TV has received a significant Gemini AI upgrade, enhancing its capabilities.
- ▪Google acknowledged issues with the original Chromecast and rolled out a fix.
- ▪The first-generation Chromecast models are no longer officially supported but will work for now.
- ▪The 4K Chromecast with Google TV has received a Gemini upgrade, adding new features.
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Televisions Streaming Devices Google rolls out a fix for 1st-gen Chromecast dongles, while the 4K Chromecast with Google TV gets a big Gemini upgrade News By David Nield published 24 May 2026 Your Chromecast update round-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There's still life in the original Chromecast (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Original Chromecasts have been fixed by a Google updateMultiple users had reported their dongles had stopped workingGemini is appearing on 4K Chromecast with Google TV modelsA couple of days ago it…
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