# This may be the reason why Netflix ditched wireless casting – but Google is still backing the tech

> Netflix dropped Google Cast support last month A new report offers some theories why Google says it is still going to be investing in the tech Last month we reported that the Netflix apps largely dropped the Google Cast…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/this-may-be-the-reason-why-netflix-ditched-wireless-casting-but-google-is-still-backing-the-tech?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=696d2782e6c45832d3b5eb45)
- **Published:** 2026-01-18
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #google #netflix #tech #casting #backing #cast #ditched #dropped
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