Recently, many users of older Chromecast devices experienced a sudden loss of casting functionality, leading to speculation about planned obsolescence. However, it has been revealed that the issue is solely a software problem, and is actively working on a solution. This news comes as a relief to affected users, who were concerned about the potential permanent loss of functionality.

In a statement to users, the company assured that its engineers are “working to resolve this as soon as possible” and will provide updates when available. Although the exact cause of the issue remains unclear, Google has confirmed that a fix is underway, which should alleviate concerns about the devices being deliberately phased out.

The primary impact of the issue is on older Chromecasts, including the Chromecast Audio device, which are unable to cast content. Google has identified the cause of the problem but has not disclosed any further details. However, the company has cautioned against , as this would completely lock users out of their devices.

A Reddit user claims to have discovered the root cause of the issue, suggesting that it is related to an expired certificate that was set to deactivate after March 9. This claim seems plausible, given that many devices began malfunctioning on March 10. The issue manifests as an “untrusted device error” when attempting to cast, which can only be dismissed, thereby disabling casting functionality. The affected devices include the and the Chromecast Audio.

While a timeline for the fix has not been provided, Google’s acknowledgment of the issue and efforts to resolve it should provide reassurance to affected users. In the meantime, users are advised to wait for the official solution rather than attempting to troubleshoot the issue themselves, which could lead to further complications.