Google quietly ends support for decade-old Chromecast

The Chromecast works great for streaming from my Plex server. Except switching away from the Plex app or letting the device sleep often causes it to disconnect, meaning the Chromecast will keep playing but can’t be controlled. So I have to keep a dedicated remote control device around. I also have to disable CEC on my TV or the Chromecast will randomly turn the TV on in the middle of the night.

The Roku works great for streaming from my Plex server. Except when it doesn’t; sometimes it will stream too slowly and constantly buffer, for no discernible reason. It also puts out an annoying high-pitched whine through the speakers when no sound is playing.

The Apple TV works great for everything except streaming from my Plex server. It’s a 3rd gen, meaning no App store and no Plex app, and I haven’t yet broken down and shelled out $130 for a new one.

Is there any set-top box/dongle that doesn’t kind of suck?