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AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

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General

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Series

Fire TV Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact friendly and retail names identify Fire TV Stick family.

Chromecast3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post places the device in the Chromecast line, next to Chromecast with Google TV (4K).

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M3N6RA, AFTKM1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Build model row AFTKM. Retail hardware model M3N6RA is established separately by original maker Important Product Information.5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker 2023 Important Product Information, English page 2 identifies M3N6RA. AFTKM is the build model in exact official developer table, not a retail part number.

G454V, GA03131-US2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Regulatory section United States lists model G454V for the Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and G9N9N for the Chromecast Voice Remote. The Korean section lists the same models. GA03131-US is the retail model name used by AndroidPCtv.12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details name Chromecast with Google TV HD (GA03131-US).

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

20 September 20233Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker release dated September 20, 2023.

22 September 20223Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post says the device is available starting today. Tom's Guide dates the announcement and same-day availability to September 22, 2022.

Status

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Discontinued4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/chromecast-historyRead 10 October 2026Google post of August 2024 says Google is ending production of Chromecast, which will now only be available while supplies last. Its timeline names the 2022 Chromecast with Google TV (HD). Support for existing devices continues.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen, 2018)3Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Amazon's 2023 release says the all-new Fire TV Stick 4K has nearly 30% more power than the previous generation.14Reviewtrustedreviews.com/versus/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-vs-fire-tv-stick-4k-1st-gen-4371551Read 23 October 2026Trusted Reviews calls the first generation Fire TV Stick 4K the predecessor of the second generation model.

Google Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)13Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-google-tv-hd-priceRead 23 October 20269to5Google says the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) replaces the Chromecast 3rd Generation at the same $29.99 price.14Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 23 October 2026Google told 9to5Google that the 3rd generation Chromecast is discontinued as the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) launches.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.993Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Availability section original US preorder price $49.99 for all-new Fire TV Stick 4K. Consumer USD price excludes tax. Max $59.99 row is separate.

$29.993Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: just $29.99 in the US. US price before tax. Later promotions are not used.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Price section: the device costs $29.99. Tom's Guide also gives September 22, 2022 as the announcement and availability date.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€69.994Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/de/2023/9/amazon-praesentiert-bisher-smarteste-und-leistungsstaerkste-fire-tv-sticksRead 7 October 2026Original German consumer preorder price 69.99 Euro. German published consumer pricing includes VAT. Exact Fire TV Stick 4K row, Max price excluded.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, JP, ES, IT, FR, DE, AU, BR, CA, MX10Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 8 GB Marketplaces available table names these country storefronts. Regional bundle and remote revisions can differ. No regional SKU rows added.

US3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post names the US price and says 19 countries, without listing the others. Only the US is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Snow1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Color row: Snow. The HD model is not sold in the 4K colors.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Review says the HD model is only sold in white.

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

Stick1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, form_factor row.

Dongle10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the streaming device dangles from an HDMI port and its HDMI cord is permanently fixed to the body.

Video output

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Max output resolutioniHighest published video output resolution. Decoder capability and app streaming quality do not establish the output resolution.

3840 × 2160px6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs and Media Support, maximum 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps, HDMI 2.1 male output. Output evidence, not decoder inference.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: up to 1080p HDR, 60 fps. The width of 1920 is the standard Full HD raster.11Reviewcnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the device streams at a maximum of 1080p and has no Dolby Vision.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

60Hz6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support maximum output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. No HDR, bit depth or chroma combination inferred.

60Hz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: up to 1080p HDR, 60 fps.

Video output modesiPublished video output combinations. A row records support, not a proved maximum at every lower resolution. Keep HDR, chroma and bit depth conditions in source notes.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
1280	720	60

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Media Support explicitly maximum 3840 x 2160p60 and minimum 1280 x 720p60. Rows record supported combinations, not maximum at all lower resolutions. HDR/bit depth/chroma unstated.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Resolution row: 1080p HDR at 60 fps. The row stores the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate only. No bit depth or chroma is stated.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026HDR table explicitly HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Content, app and compatible display required.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Video formats row: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. There is no Dolby Vision entry.

Dolby Vision profilesiPublished supported Dolby Vision profiles and levels. Streaming support does not prove local-file support.

4-MEL, 5 (up to Level 9), 8 (up to Level 9), 9 (up to Level 5), 10 (up to Level 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Video codecs row. These are supported decoder profiles, not proof that every profile works in every local playback app. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

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HDMI versioniPublished HDMI output revision. A revision does not establish every optional HDMI feature.

2.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Connectors / Ports row explicitly HDMI 2.1 output with ARC input support. Optional HDMI features are not inferred.

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HDCP version

2.26Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Edition retailer specification table, hdcp_version row.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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Yes5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Page names the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and lists Match content frame rate. App and TV support still apply.

Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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Yes5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Same page: Dynamic range and color format settings and a Match content option that fixes saturated SDR video. Format selection can be manual or automatic per app.

UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.265 / HEVC, H.264 / AVC, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AV11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, video_codecs row.

H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP912Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Video playback test: supports H.265 and VP9 up to 1080p at 60 fps with HDR. The results table also plays H.264. AV1 works only in some streaming apps and is not stored.

Video decode limitsiPublished supported decoding limits. Profiles, levels and playback route matter. Output resolution and service support are separate.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 / HEVC	Main 10	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
H.264 / AVC	High 10	5.2	3840	2160	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	Not available	2160	60	10
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	Not available	1080	30	Not available
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10

Source2Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Video codecs table. HEVC 35 Mbps, H.264 20 Mbps, H.263 6 Mbps, VP9 30 Mbps, AV1 100 Mbps. HEVC/VP9/AV1 support 8 and 10-bit input, row stores highest stated depth. VP8 and MPEG-4 are non-secure. Decoder limits are separate from output. Where only 1080p/2160p is stated, width remains unknown rather than guessed.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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Video containersiExplicitly supported local playback containers. App requirements belong in the source note.

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DRM systemsiNamed supported DRM systems and security levels. DRM certification does not prove a particular service streams at 4K.

PlayReady 3.3, Widevine V16.3 L1 and L3, FairPlay V5.9.211Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026DRM row. Hardware secure media path supports video media only. This does not establish service-specific 4K certification.

Widevine L112Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details Certificates: Widevine L1.

Audio

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Audio formatsiPublished supported audio formats. Decoder, output and passthrough roles are qualified in source notes.

Dolby MAT, Dolby Digital / AC3, Dolby Digital Plus / EAC3, Dolby Atmos (DDP+JOC and AC4), Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AACv2, AAC-ELD, xHE-AAC, FLAC, MP3, Vorbis, PCM / WAV, AMR-NB, Opus, MIDI1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs input-formats table. MAT transcoding is for streaming applications. Other format and channel/sample limits differ. Current device support, not proof of identical launch firmware.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos via HDMI pass-through.

Audio passthrough formatsiCompressed formats explicitly passed to external audio equipment without decoding. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish TrueHD passthrough.

Dolby TrueHD (Atmos), DTS, DTS-HD (basic profile), MPEG-H1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Audio codecs row expressly identifies these passthrough formats. DTS-HD is basic profile. Compatible app, receiver and HDMI path required. No full DTS-HD MA or DTS:X inference. Current developer document, not a launch firmware promise.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row says the three Dolby formats go out through HDMI pass-through. Compatible audio equipment is required.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 intro and audio row. Dolby Atmos over DDP+JOC/AC4 and separately TrueHD passthrough. Compatible content, app and HDMI audio system required.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Audio formats row names Dolby Atmos via HDMI pass-through. A compatible app and audio system is needed.

Audio channel configurationsiPublished output configurations, such as 2.0, 5.1 or 7.1. Keep PCM and compressed audio routes separate in source notes. Dolby Atmos support alone does not establish a channel configuration.

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Max audio sample rateiHighest published audio output sample rate. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Max audio bit depthiHighest published audio output bit depth. Keep playback route and format in source notes.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section explicitly headphones and speakers can connect by Bluetooth. No audio codec inferred.

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 10 October 2026Page says Bluetooth devices like headphones or speakers connect to the Chromecast with Google TV after setup, with Fast Pair, one audio device at a time. It does not name the HD edition separately. No codec is stated.

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

MediaTek MT8696D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Processor (SoC) row, MT8696D. Dignited MT8695 text conflicts and is excluded.

Amlogic S805X212Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: SoC Amlogic S805X2. Google does not publish the chip and Tom's Guide notes there are no public storage, processor and memory specs.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A551Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu row.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_cores row.

412Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: quad core. The review also names the cores as A35 in one place and as Cortex-A53 in another, so the core type is not stored.

Max CPU clockiHighest explicitly published processor clock for this device. Generic chipset limits are not device evidence.

1.7GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, cpu_clock_max_ghz row.

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GPU

PowerVR GE92151Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPU row GE9215 up to 650 MHz. PowerVR vendor name corroborated by exact 2023 retailer table.6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 Performance GPU row PowerVR GE9215, corroborating maker GE9215 device chip.

ARM Mali-G31 MP212Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: GPU Mali-G31 MP2.

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

2GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_gb row.

1.5GB12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details and network section: 1.5 GB RAM read from the device. Google publishes no RAM figure.

RAM type

LPDDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, ram_type row.

LPDDR412Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: LPDDR4. The review text elsewhere only says DDR.

StorageiMarketed built-in storage capacity in decimal GB. Free space after the operating system is separate.

8GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, storage_gb row.

8GB12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details and network section: 8 GB eMMC read from the device. Google publishes no storage figure.

Storage type

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eMMC12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: 8GB eMMC.

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, wifi_standard row.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact device Wi-Fi row 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual band. Not 6 GHz from Max.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

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Built-in Ethernet speediRated speed of a built-in Ethernet port. An optional USB Ethernet adapter does not count.

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Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Ethernet row 10/100 Mbps with external dongle. No built-in Ethernet connector or built-in speed claimed.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: a separate Ethernet power supply is sold on store.google.com. The device has no built-in Ethernet port.

Bluetooth versioniPublished device Bluetooth version. The remote can use a different Bluetooth version.

5.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, bluetooth_version row.

4.21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: Bluetooth 4.2. AndroidPCtv reports Bluetooth 5.2 for the same model, so the maker value is used.

PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen, 2023)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.1	Video output, fixed male plug, ARC input support
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input

Source6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Inputs / Outputs explicitly 1x HDMI 2.1 male and 1x Micro-USB Power Only. Micro-USB role is default supplied-power route. USB OTG expansion requires an additional adapter and review evidence.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Captive HDMI lead and plug to the TV
USB-C	1	Power input

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Ports row: HDMI to plug directly into the TV and USB Type-C power. Tom's Guide says the HDMI lead is fixed to the body. No other connector is listed.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the HDMI cord is fixed to a 3 x 2.4 inch oval. The device has a reset button, a power light and a USB-C port that draws power from an included USB-A brick.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan commission and control Matter accessories. Acting as a Matter accessory alone does not qualify.

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Smart home platforms

Alexa7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart home integration section names Alexa-compatible bulbs, plugs, cameras, doorbells and thermostats. No Matter commissioning or Thread router capability inferred.

Google Home3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post says a Nest Doorbell can show the front door on the TV. Setup uses the Google Home app. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109990Read 10 October 2026Page says the Chromecast and the Google Home app walk you through setup of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD).10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Review says the device supports connected Nest devices, for lights, cameras and the thermostat.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 introduction names included Alexa Voice Remote. No Pro, Enhanced or later 2024 remote is inherited.

Chromecast Voice Remote (G9N9N)2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Same section names Google Chromecast Voice Remote model G9N9N together with the HD model G454V.

Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

Bluetooth6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Communication Method Bluetooth. Infrared route not proved by this row.

Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: BLE with a 2.4 GHz RF transceiver compatible with BLE 4.2, and an IR LED to control a TV, receiver or soundbar.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Near-field Alexa row explicitly mic button on remote.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: microphone for voice input.

Remote voice assistantsiVoice assistants usable from the supplied remote. Region, language, app and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, remote_voice_assistants row.

Google Assistant3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: Google Assistant has a dedicated button on the included remote.

Remote TV controliSupported TV controls, such as power, volume and input. Infrared and HDMI-CEC routes are qualified in source notes.

Power, Volume1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact included-remote intro names dedicated power and volume for compatible TVs, soundbars and receivers. Route and other controls are not inferred.

Power, Volume, Input10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Remote section: the remote has a button to switch the TV input and is the same as the 4K model's remote.11Reviewcnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the remote controlled the power, volume and inputs of a 2020 Samsung TV and has a Google Assistant button. It is identical to the 4K model's remote.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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Remote poweriPublished batteries or rechargeable battery arrangement for the supplied remote.

2 AAA batteries5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 2 remote electrical rating 3.0 V (2 AAA batteries). Manual lists P4C6EN and L5B83G but exact reference remote identifier is not inferred.

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 2 AAA batteries (included).

Remote charging port

None6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Charging Port No. Replaceable AAA battery arrangement.

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Software

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Operating systemiPlatform name. The launch version is stored separately from later firmware support.

Fire OS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Fire TV Stick 4K - 2nd Gen (2023) - 8 GB table, operating_system row.

Google TV (Android TV OS)3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: the device brings the Google TV experience.

Operating system at launch

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App store

Amazon Appstore7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Software and App Versatility section identifies official Amazon App Store and Fire OS 8.

Google Play Store12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Languages and Google Play line: Google Play for Android TV installed.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

Miracast1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Miracast row supports Fire tablet display mirroring. Not AirPlay or Google Cast.

Google Cast3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post keeps Chromecast features like casting from your phone, sharing Google Photos and casting Google Meet calls. Stored as Google Cast.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants supported by the device. A remote microphone and hands-free activation are separate features.

Alexa1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Far-field Alexa requires linked Echo. Near-field Alexa uses remote mic button.

Google Assistant3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: Google Assistant has a dedicated button on the included remote.

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Far-field control supported ONLY through a linked Echo device. Stick itself has no independently proven far-field microphone. Near-field uses remote mic button.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Mobile App Compatible row and Additional Features explicitly Fire TV app on Android and iOS.

Android, iOS8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 10 October 2026Page says the Google Home app or Google TV app on an Android phone or an iPhone with iOS 14 or later controls the Chromecast with Google TV. It does not name the HD edition separately.

Accessibility features

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TalkBack screen reader, Text scaling5Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 10 October 2026Same page lists Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 10 October 2026Page names the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and describes setup with the TalkBack screen reader.

Gaming

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Game servicesiPublished native or cloud gaming services. Service availability is time-sensitive. Record software and region requirements in source notes.

Xbox Cloud Gaming8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker article explicitly names Fire TV Stick 4K (2023). Xbox app is later software documented by the 2024 article, last updated August 2024, not launch software. Fully updated device and supported country required. Requires Microsoft account and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for paid library. Fortnite exception.

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Game controller supportiExplicitly supported controllers or connection methods. Bluetooth alone does not establish game controller support.

Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth), Xbox Adaptive Controller, Sony DualSense (Bluetooth), Sony DualShock 4 (Bluetooth)8Maker product pageaboutamazon.com/news/devices/xbox-gaming-on-amazon-fire-tvRead 7 October 2026How to get started names these four controllers with compatible 2023 stick. Bluetooth-enabled connection required. This is Xbox app compatibility, not every native game. Xbox Adaptive connection route is not stated separately.

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Power

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Power supply

USB7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Unboxing section explicitly micro-USB power cable and power plug. Wall adapter is included. TV USB sufficient-power claim not imported.

USB1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Ports row: USB Type-C power. Power row: a 5 V DC, 1.5 A power supply is included. The device is powered over USB, not by a built-in supply.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating, as published. An external adapter output rating is separate.

5.25 V DC, 1.0 A5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Maker Important Product Information English page 2 explicitly Electrical Rating 5.25 V, 1.0 A. This is device input, not included adapter output or measured consumption.

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Included adapter outputiRated output of the included power adapter. This is not device power consumption.

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7.5W1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: 5 Volt DC, 1.5 amp power supply, included in the box. 5 V times 1.5 A is 7.5 W. This is adapter output, not device consumption.

Max power consumption (claimed)iMaker-published maximum device power consumption. Adapter rating is not proof.

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Standby power (claimed)iMaker-published device standby consumption under the source conditions.

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Measured

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Video playback power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption. Video format, app, resolution, power measurement point and equipment belong in source notes.

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Idle power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption when idle. Firmware, measurement point and conditions belong in source notes.

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Standby power (measured)iReviewer-measured device consumption in standby. Network state, firmware and measurement point belong in source notes.

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

Width30Height14Depth99mm(1.2 × 0.6 × 3.9 in)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Retailer General Dimensions WxHxD reads 30 x 99 x 14 mm. Housing only, excludes fixed HDMI plug. Tom's Guide and Dignited corroborate 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Stored with the 99 mm housing length as depth and the 14 mm thickness as height, as the schema help defines for a stick.9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-review-solid-streaming-at-an-affordable-priceRead 7 October 2026Exact review base-stick specifications 99 x 30 x 14 mm housing. Specs heading says Max in error, but actual processor 1.7 GHz, 8 GB storage and Wi-Fi 6 match reviewed base 4K rather than Max. Used only to corroborate retailer body dimensions.

Width61Height12.5Depth162.5mm(2.4 × 0.5 × 6.4 in)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Dimensions row: device 6.4 x 2.4 x 0.5 in (162.5 mm x 61 mm x 12.5 mm), not including cables or accessories. Tom's Guide describes a 3 x 2.4 inch oval body with the HDMI lead fixed to it, so the length includes the captive HDMI lead. Stored as width 61, thickness 12.5 and length 162.5 mm.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.4 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches. The design text describes a 3 x 2.4 inch oval with a permanently fixed HDMI cord, which explains why 6.4 inches includes the lead.

WeightiDevice only, without remote, cable or power adapter. Included fixed cable or plug conditions belong in source notes.

43.5g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Device weight 43.5 g, excludes remote and adapter. Dignited exact-model specification corroborates.

55g(1.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Weight row: 55 g (1.9 oz). Amazon's listing shows 56.7 g, which is the 4K figure, so the maker table is used. Scope of the captive HDMI lead is not stated.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

Width38Height142Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.6 × 0.6 in)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Dimensions WxHxD 38 x 142 x 16 mm. Height is length along buttons. Supplied Alexa Voice Remote, not Enhanced/Pro.

Width38Height122Depth18mm(1.5 × 4.8 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 122 x 38 x 18 mm. Length 122 mm along the buttons, width 38 mm and thickness 18 mm.

Remote weightiSupplied remote weight. State whether replaceable batteries are included.

43.4g(1.5 oz)6Retailer pageormsdirect.co.za/products/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-streaming-media-player-2023-editionRead 7 October 2026Remote Weight expressly 43.4 g without batteries.

63g(2.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: 63 g (2.2 oz). Google does not say whether the batteries are included.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

Carbon Trust product carbon footprint (CERT-13540)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)preview.prod.sustainability.aboutamazon.com/devices_fact_sheet_fire_tv_stick_4k.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen 2023 maker sustainability PDF, page 2 footprint certification and page 8 endnote 1 certificate CERT-13540. Certification applies to the product carbon footprint, not electrical safety or every sustainability claim. The cover explicitly scopes this September 2023 fact sheet to the US.

KC R-C-A4H-G454V2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Korea section: conformity assessment R-C-A4H-G454V for model G454V.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote, Micro-USB power cable, Power adapter, HDMI extender, AAA batteries7Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 reference-unit unboxing paragraph names stick, voice remote, power plug, micro-USB cable, AAA batteries and HDMI extender. No later remote or regional bundle imported. Quantity of batteries separately backed by manual.

Chromecast with Google TV (HD), Chromecast Voice Remote, Power cable, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries, Safety and warranty booklet1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Power row: a power supply is included in the box. Dimensions row names a 1.5 m power cable. Remote table says the 2 AAA batteries are included.2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 10 October 2026Where to find product information: the printed Safety and Warranty booklet comes enclosed with the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) and the Chromecast Voice Remote. Handling text mentions the included alkaline AAA batteries.

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

Yes13Reviewdignited.com/116827/fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 unboxing names a separate HDMI extender cable. This is a short male-to-female extender, not a full male-to-male television lead. Fixed device HDMI plug is excluded.

No10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/chromecast-with-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Design section: the HDMI cord is permanently fixed to the oval. A fixed lead is not a separate HDMI cable. Google's in-the-box facts list only a power supply and cable and the remote.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP9MDCQZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 section links original US ASIN B0BP9MDCQZ. Retail fetch returned HTTP 500, so linked destination supplies no specifications.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464091Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Google's technical specifications page for Chromecast models. The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) table is used. The 4K table above it is not.

Spec sheet

developer.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.html1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact official 2023 8 GB device table. Current document separates 2023 base stick from Max, 2025 Plus and 2026 third generation.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464091Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Same page, table headed Chromecast with Google TV (HD).

Manual

manuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574bee11Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026Public full-text 2023 maker Important Product Information for M3N6RA, 20 pages, sourced by archive from ALDI. Direct PDF fails 403. HTML full text is readable.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/dd642baf25723d1935520ea508d02fa34335701fe42385f6492974b86d574beeRead 7 October 2026English page 5 limited warranty is one year from original purchase. Page 6 names Amazon EU for European/UK authorized purchases. This is that source market's maker warranty, not statutory rights. PDF download blocked, full public extracted 20-page maker document read.

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