Google Fixes Chromecast Setup Issue
Update to Google Home app version 4.26 or newer resolves setup problems for older Chromecast devices, including first-gen and 2015 models
Google has finally resolved a setup issue that prevented some older Chromecast devices from being set up with the Google Home app. The fix comes after weeks of frustration for affected users, who were unsure if the issue was due to the devices reaching the end of their support.
The issue was resolved by Google, as confirmed in an update to a Reddit thread where users reported problems setting up older Chromecast and Google Home devices. Affected users should update the Google Home app to the latest version 4.26 or newer and try again. If the device still refuses to set up, Google recommends contacting support.
The first-gen Chromecast device, as well as the 2015 Chromecast model and Google Home Mini speaker, were affected by the setup issue. The issue also affected functionality, with some users reporting that their devices were disappearing from the Google Home app or becoming impossible to add after an update.
## What happened The setup issue first arose when Google announced it would be ending support for its oldest Chromecast dongles. Owners started reporting problems with setting up their devices after they started disappearing from the Google Home app on Android. A Google Home app update made setting up Chromecast even more difficult, sparking worry for those who are still using the first-gen Chromecast from over 10 years ago.
## Why it matters The fix is a relief for owners of older Chromecast devices, who were unsure if the issue was due to the devices reaching the end of their support. Google had already updated its support information to show that most older Chromecast devices were no longer supported, leaving affected users unsure whether the setup failures were simply another sign that their devices were no longer supported. The fix clears up confusion over whether older devices had simply reached the end of their support.
The Google Nest Community account on Reddit stated that the issue was resolved and recommended that users factory reset their speaker or update their Google Home app to version 4.26 and try again. Before Google addressed the problem, some users had resorted to workarounds, including installing older versions of the Google Home app or creating a new Home to get their devices working again.
