Chromecast 2nd Gen outage: Users not able to cast content from their smartphones

Users of Google’s second-generation Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices are experiencing significant issues due to an authentication error, preventing them from casting content from their smartphones or tablets. As reported by 9to5Google, users from around the globe are experiencing issues with the devices.

Chromecast 2nd Gen outage: Issues faced by users
The issue first gained traction on the r/googlehome subreddit, where multiple users shared their experiences of being unable to connect to their Chromecast (2nd Gen).