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Google details new firmware for Chromecast and Nest Wifi Pro
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- The Chromecast with Google TV (4K) received its first 2026 update earlier this month, now including improvements in connectivity, media streaming, and display performance alongside the August 2026 Android Security Patch and general bug fixes.
- The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is also slated to get the same update, though the new firmware build has not yet been released.
- Nest Wifi Pro is set to receive three major updates focusing on networking (automatic failover to ISP DNS, improved node setup), platform and wireless performance (optimized mesh RSSI, client-steering, and stability), and ecosystem security enhancements.
- The Nest Wifi Pro update has not rolled out yet, with the current firmware version still at 3.78.518349 from early 2026.
- Additional updates for the Nest Wifi (2019) model were also noted, continuing ongoing improvements to Google’s home networking devices.
