Google Fixes Setup Glitch for Older Chromecast Devices

Google resolved a setup issue for older Chromecast devices via a Google Home app update.

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Google resolved a setup issue affecting older Chromecast devices that was caused by a recent update to the Google Home app. ^[1] A rogue Google Home update earlier this year partially broke support for some older Chromecast streamers and other devices. ^[2] Google is overhauling the YouTube app-to-TV experience, introducing a new 'companion' device model that replaces the classic Cast icon. ^[3] Google recommends that affected users update the Google Home app to version 4.26 or newer to resolve the setup issue. ^[4] Google stated that the setup failure was a software glitch rather than a deliberate removal of setup support. ^[5] The problem prevented users from setting up legacy Chromecast devices, leading to confusion regarding their support status. ^[6] Google says the issue should be fixed as of Google Home v4.26, which is available now. ^[7] In a comment shared across several Reddit threads, Google explained that it has resolved an issue impacting the ability to set up some older Chromecast and Google Home devices. ^[8]

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Google resolved a setup issue affecting older Chromecast devices that was caused by a recent update to the Google Home app. · Android Authority

A rogue Google Home update earlier this year partially broke support for some older Chromecast streamers and other devices. · 9to5Google

Google is overhauling the YouTube app-to-TV experience, introducing a new 'companion' device model that replaces the classic Cast icon. · 9to5Google

Google recommends that affected users update the Google Home app to version 4.26 or newer to resolve the setup issue. · Android Authority

Google stated that the setup failure was a software glitch rather than a deliberate removal of setup support. · Android Authority

The problem prevented users from setting up legacy Chromecast devices, leading to confusion regarding their support status. · Android Authority

Google says the issue should be fixed as of Google Home v4.26, which is available now. · 9to5Google

In a comment shared across several Reddit threads, Google explained that it has resolved an issue impacting the ability to set up some older Chromecast and Google Home devices. · 9to5Google

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