Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line

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Link: Google is discontinuing the Chromecast line - The Verge

 

Google is done making Chromecasts. In a post on Tuesday, Google says it’s “ending production of Chromecast” after over a decade of selling the streaming dongles.

 

Even though Chromecast devices will now be available “while supplies last,” Google says it will continue to push software and security updates to its newer devices without specifying which ones. The most recent update to the lineup was the Chromecast with Google TV released in 2022.

 

But now, Google says “technology has evolved dramatically” since the launch of the original Chromecast in 2013. “We invested heavily in embedding Google Cast technology into millions of TV devices, including Android TV,” Google writes. “We are taking the next step in evolving how streaming TV devices can add even more capabilities to your smart TV, built on top of the same Chromecast technology.”

 

In place of the Chromecast, the company will offer the newly announced $99.99 Google TV Streamer, which launches on September 24th. The set-top box comes with some significant spec bumps over the Chromecast with Google TV, such as a processor that’s 22 percent faster, along with Thread and Matter integration.

 

While the Google TV Streamer is a major upgrade to the Chromecast — and may finally even rival the pricier Apple TV 4K — it’s a shame Google is getting rid of its dongle. With a price of just $29.99, the Chromecast with Google TV offers entry-level access to an all-in-one streaming hub.

[free780]

Interesting my LG tv can’t mirror from a Chromebook without a Chromecast. About 2 years old. Miracast and Airplay work fine.

[fiza]

We are heavily invested in Chromecasts across our schools as teachers use cast moderator. If cast moderator is now moved to this more expensive device it means that it will cost 3 times as much to equip each classroom with cast moderator capabilities.

[pete]

That's annoying, I was eyeing them up for a project.

 

There's quite a few museums who use Chromecasts in developer mode to load exhibit webpages too.

[dhicks]

There's quite a few museums who use Chromecasts in developer mode to load exhibit webpages too.

 

I think Google are wanting you to use a managed Chromebox device for kiosks / digital signage - I've just been looking at the Lenovo Chromebox Micro, around £400-ish, which does include a management license.