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 This could be caused by outdated device firmware," or "We couldn't authenticate your Chromecast."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 sent an apology email to people affected by the outage, saying it was “working to roll out a fix as soon as possible.” We’re contacting you because of a disruption affecting Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices.

If you’re one of the unlucky Chromecast owners whose “untrusted” device stopped working earlier this week, here’s some good news: a fix is on the way. As reported by 9to5Google, Google has issued a fix that should restore service to the stymied Chromecast streamers,