Google Cast is being downsized – and that’s actually a good thing

If you own a Sony soundbar, an AV receiver, or one of the company’s older Blu-ray players, I’m sad to say that the Google Cast button you’ve always reached for is on borrowed time. From November 17, 2026, Sony is pulling a batch of network services from more than 70 legacy audio and video devices, and two of the casualties are the ones people actually use day-to-day: Spotify and casting.