1st Gen Chromecast no longer casts any DRM (Nextflix, Disne+ etc) - Aug 2026?
Device: Chromecast 1st gen (H2G2-42), firmware 1.36.159268 Casting from: iPhone (multiple), Macbook Pro/Chrome Browser
Issue: Since August 2, 2026, casting fails on any DRM-relating casting (Netflix, Disney+, Bell Fibe TV, CBC Gem, etc.) YouTube and Spotify still work fine.
Already ruled out: network, router, ISP, TV, and phone (deleted and reinstalled Google Home App) — factory reset the Chromecast on a different ISP/network and a different TV. Same failure both times. Also tried: Wi-Fi channel change, QoS priority, Local Network permission check, signing out/in of accounts, network settings reset.
Question: Is there a known issue affecting 1st-gen Chromecast with DRM-licensed apps as of August 2026?
I can still cast Youtube and Spotify without issue from both browser or phone apps, but everything else just appears to connect momentarily (load/logo screen) before timing out without ever streaming anything and reverting back to the Chromecast home screen.