Google Apologizes for ‘Untrusted Device’ Outage Plaguing Certain Chromecast Models
Over the weekend, 9to5Google reported that second-gen Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices displayed an “Untrusted device” error message, preventing users from casting audio and video content onto their screens of choice.
'Untrusted device' errors on Chromecast? What to know - including potential workarounds
Second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are facing a problem that prevents them from casting content. If you try to use an affected device, you'll see one of two errors -- either, "Untrusted device: [name] couldn't be verified. This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or "We couldn't authenticate your Chromecast."
Google Chromecast Outage: 'Untrusted Device' Error Blocks Users From Streaming—What's Going On?
Chromecast (2nd Gen) and Audio users are locked out of streaming due to an "Untrusted Device" error—here's why it's happening and what to expect next.
Google issues a fix for Chromecast ‘untrusted’ bug
But Google assured users that the “untrusted device” error was a simply a bug. Google also advised users not to reset their devices as the company worked on a fix. Google hasn’t specified the reason for the “untrusted” errors, but some users have speculated that expired SSL certificates were to blame.
Google confirms Chromecast 'Untrusted Device' error; here’s what the company said
Chromecast users have encountered an 'untrusted device' error affecting older generation devices, particularly the 2nd generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio. Google has acknowledged the problem and is working on a solution,
Some Chromecasts are giving ‘Untrusted device’ errors today
Reports have been cropping up that second-generation Chromecasts and music-streaming Chromecast Audio devices are failing, displaying an “Untrusted device” error on the device they’re trying to cast from,
Google just fixed the problem that broke Chromecast devices
Google is releasing an update to fix a widespread issue plaguing its Chromecast devices. The problem, which emerged over the last weekend, has been blocking users from casting content with "untrusted device" errors. The glitch has especially affected 2nd generation of Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices.
Google acknowledges Chromecast’s ‘untrusted device’ error, says it is working on a fix
Chromecast's 'Untrusted device' error seems to have stemmed from an intermediate Certificate Authority (CA) that expired on March 9, 2025.
A strange error is making Chromecast devices unusable for many users (Updated: Don't factory reset)
Many Google Chromecast users found themselves suddenly locked out of their devices today; here's what we know so far.
Chromecast (2nd gen) and Audio cannot Cast in ‘Untrusted’ outage [Update]
Over the past few hours, owners of the Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio haven’t been able to Cast any audio or video content.
Google begs owners of crippled Chromecasts not to hit factory reset
Updated Google's second-generation Chromecast and its Chromecast Audio are suffering a major ongoing outage, with devices ...
Google is rolling out a fix for broken Chromecasts
Google is rolling out a fix for Chromecast device issues that left many users with “untrusted device” errors that disabled ...
Chromecast fail — users across the world are saying that their Chromecasts are not working
This Sunday saw many users taking to the r/googlehome subreddit to complain that their 2nd generation Chromecast and ...
Google says it's rolling out fix for stricken Chromecasts
"We’ve started rolling out a fix for the problem with Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices, which will be ...