OG Chromecast is specifically being phased out because it doesn't offer the same level of control as the current crop of "smart" TVs/devices.

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Angostura a day ago | parent | next [-]

I image they will be much sought-after, unless you are suggesting they are being bricked

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pedro_caetano a day ago | parent [-]

Even if they don't brick them explicitly they will no longer provide security updates for them.

I'm on the same boat, smart TV has never been online, all content is just cast from media server/phone/tablet straight to chromecast. It works, no fuss, glitch free, and of course they will kill it.

	▲	gpderetta a day ago \| parent [-]
		Even if they were to provide security updates, a few platforms no longer work with them. At the very least, now Disney+ refuses to stream to my original chromecast dongle.

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tracker1 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I'm still disappointed they killed the Chromecast Audio... have one uptairs I use regularly. Would have bought a couple extra had I known.