Google has rolled out a fix for its Chromecast product after users were unable to use the streaming device for almost 12 hours.
The issue appeared to be global with complaints coming from the UK, the United States, Australia and India.
Users were advised to reboot their product.
We have a fix for Google Home and Chromecast. It will automatically roll out within the next 6 hours. To get back up and running now, reboot your device ? https://t.co/CM4ov63F46. Thanks for sticking with us!
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) June 27, 2018
The voice activated Google Home also required an update.
On social media Google was apologetic and helpful to consumers affected by the issue, but was not forthcoming on what had caused the problem in the first place.
The implication is that the villain was an earlier update.