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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 13 October 2026The maker page names the device Fire TV Stick Lite and says it is not the successor to any other Fire TV Stick but a new generational line. It stays in the Fire TV Stick family.

Chromecast8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review of the 2018 Chromecast, the successor of the 2015 Chromecast. Same family name.

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

S3L46N6Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article of September 30, 2020 says the Fire TV Stick Lite uses model number S3L46N, the same as the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. The build identifier is AFTSS. The Amazon safety page for S3L46N confirms the model name.

NC2-6A52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Google Store Help device information for Korea: product Chromecast, model name NC2-6A5, release date Jan 23, 2019. The 2015 2nd-gen Chromecast used the same model name, but this entry shows the 1080p 60fps device. Release date here is the Korean release.

GTIN / EAN

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84277610613112Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/842776106131Read 21 October 2026UPC 842776106131 (EAN-13 0842776106131), model GA00439-US, listed by Target, Best Buy, Dell, Home Depot and others as Chromecast 3rd Generation in Charcoal. A Chalk unit may carry another code and is not covered.

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

24 September 20205Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026AFTVnews article dated September 24, 2020 announces the Fire TV Stick Lite.

9 October 20181Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Google blog post by the Chromecast product manager. Thurrott and Engadget date the launch to October 9, 2018.

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing reads Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. It also says there is a newer model. The maker developer page calls the Fire TV Stick HD the successor to the Lite.

Discontinued5Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 13 October 20269to5Google, September 22, 2022: with the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD), Google confirmed the Chromecast (third generation) is being discontinued. It stays on sale until stock runs out. Updates continue.

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

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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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Google Chromecast with Google TV (HD)5Press article9to5google.com/2022/09/22/chromecast-discontinuedRead 13 October 2026Google confirmed the third generation is discontinued with the launch of the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) at the same $29.99 price. A Google spokesperson said Chromecast with Google TV is the next generation of Chromecast.16Press 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.

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

$29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite $29.99 in the US, the lowest price of any Fire TV model at that time. Tom's Guide and TechRadar confirm $29.99. US price excludes sales tax.

$351Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post says Chromecast is still just $35. US price excluding sales tax. Later cuts to $29.99 are excluded.

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.

€29.995Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The AFTVnews price list gives 29,99 EUR for France, Spain and Italy. The same list gives 29,23 EUR for Germany and Austria. The stored value is the France, Spain and Italy price including VAT. Later sale prices are excluded.

€3913Press articlegooglewatchblog.de/2018/10/google-bringt-neuen-chromecast-nach-deutschlandRead 21 October 2026GoogleWatchBlog, October 24, 2018: the new Chromecast costs 39 euros in Germany, sold through the Google Store, Saturn and MediaMarkt. The smarthomeassistent.de article of December 2018 gives the same price. Price includes VAT as published.

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

US, GB, DE, CA, IN, FR, IT, ES, NL, PL, SE, MX, BR, AU, CO, PE, NZ1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Marketplaces available: amazon.com, .co.uk, .de, .ca, .in, .fr, .it, .es, .nl, .pl, .se, .com.mx, .com.br, .com.au, Colombia, Peru and New Zealand. Current marketplace list, not only the 2020 launch list.

US, CA, GB, AU, NZ, JP, SG, NL, SE, NO, FI1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post lists the first Google Store countries, including the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland. More countries followed in 2019. The stored list is not claimed to be complete.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review describes a small, slim, black rectangle. The maker listing names no color. Sold in one color.

Charcoal, Chalk1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post names two colors, Chalk and Charcoal.

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 13 October 2026Exact table Form factor: Stick.

Dongle7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review calls it a circular dongle that attaches to the back of the TV with a built-in HDMI cable.

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.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Output resolution supported: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. TechRadar states Full HD 1920 x 1080. The Lite is not a 4K device.

1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Resolution up to 1080p 60fps. Full HD 1920 x 1080 is the standard 1080p raster. TechRadar says Chromecast is not 4K.

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.

60Hz2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. HDR, bit depth and chroma conditions are not stated.

60Hz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: up to 1080p 60fps. HDR and chroma conditions are not stated.

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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60
720	60

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details: 1080p and 720p up to 60 fps. Only the published vertical resolution and highest stated rate are stored.

BGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: up to 1080p 60fps. Only the highest published combination is stored.

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDR: HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision is listed.

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

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

2.08Reviewtechradar.com/news/amazon-fire-tv-stick-liteRead 13 October 2026Review: the stick plugs into a TV via HDMI 2.0 and measures 86 x 30 x 13 mm. The maker does not publish an HDMI version for the Lite.

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HDCP version

2.21Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026HDCP 2.2 appears in the DRM list of the exact table.

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HDMI-CEC

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Yes4Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 13 October 2026Google help page What is CEC for Chromecast and Google TV Streamer devices. Casting switches the TV input and can power on a CEC TV. The device must use a wall outlet for power and not a USB port on the TV. The page is not specific to the 3rd gen.

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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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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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, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2, MPEG-41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs: H.265, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. These are decoder capabilities, not a promise for every local-file player.

H.264, VP83Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Supported Media for Google Cast, Video codecs, Chromecast 3rd Gen: H.264 High Profile and VP8. TechRadar also lists MPEG-4. The maker page wins.

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

AAmazon Fire TV Stick Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
H.265 (HEVC)	Main 10	4.1	1080	60	10
H.264	High	4	1080	60	Not available
H.263	0	70	1080	30	Not available
VP8	Baseline	Not available	1080	30	Not available
VP9	2	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-2	Not available	Not available	1080	60	Not available
MPEG-4	Simple and Advanced Simple	5	1080	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Video codecs. H.265 Main 10 Level 4.1 at 1080p 60 fps and 20 Mbps with 8-bit and 10-bit input. H.264 High Profile up to Level 4 at 1080p 60 fps. H.263 Profile 0 Level 70 at 1080p 30 fps. VP8 Baseline at 1080p 30 fps. VP9 Profile 2 at 1080p 60 fps up to 20 Mbps. MPEG-2 at 1080p 60 fps. MPEG-4 Simple and Advanced Simple Level 5 at 1080p 30 fps. The source gives only 1080p, so no width is stored. Bit depth is stored only for H.265.

BGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Codec	Profile	Level	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	High	4.2	1080	60
VP8	Not available	Not available	720	60
VP8	Not available	Not available	1080	30

Source3Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Chromecast 3rd Gen: H.264 High Profile up to level 4.2 (1080p/60fps). VP8 720p/60fps or 1080p/30fps. The page gives only vertical resolution. These are Cast receiver limits for streamed media.

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

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MP4, WebM, MPEG-TS3Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 13 October 2026Supported Media for Google Cast lists the media container formats MP2T, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV and WebM for all Cast Web Receivers, not per device. Only the three video containers shown with video codecs on the page are stored: MP4 (video/mp4), WebM (video/webm) and MP2T (stored as MPEG-TS). The page warns that HEVC is not supported in Transport Stream, which does not affect this device. Cast receiver apps decide what plays, so this is not a local-file player list.

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

PlayReady 3.0, Widevine L1 and L31Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table DRM: PlayReady 3.0 and Widevine L1/L3. The table also lists HDCP 2.2 under DRM. Secure media path support applies to video only.

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Audio

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

AAC-LC, HE-AAC v1 (AAC+), HE-AAC v2 (enhanced AAC+), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB, Opus1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2, FLAC, MIDI, MP3, Vorbis, PCM/Wave, AMR-NB and Opus. Dolby and DTS are passthrough only and are in the passthrough field. AFTVnews states the Lite has no onboard Dolby decoding.

AAC-LC, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/WAV, Vorbis6Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/chromecastRead 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast supports AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/WAV and Vorbis audio files. Decoder and passthrough roles are not stated. What Hi-Fi says the Chromecast outputs up to Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 with compatible apps.

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, DTS1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table Audio codecs: HDMI audio passthrough for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Atmos and DTS. The maker's shop page names only Dolby-encoded audio (AC-3 and E-AC-3). Compatible audio equipment is required.

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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 13 October 2026Exact table says Dolby Atmos is available on select Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ titles when connected to compatible equipment. The maker support page says HDMI pass-through for Dolby Atmos. Passthrough only. Tom's Guide and TechRadar said at launch that the Lite does not support Dolby Atmos. The maker documents win.

No14Reviewtvguide.com/news/chromecast-reviewRead 21 October 2026TV Guide Chromecast review: the 3rd gen does not support 4K or HDR video, or Dolby Atmos sound.

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.

7.11Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz, 7.1, 32-bit float. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

5.18Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review text: plugged into a soundbar or home cinema system, the Chromecast outputs sound at up to Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 with compatible apps and videos. The review spec box instead lists Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1, so only the 5.1 layout both statements share is stored. Surround output also needs a TV or receiver that reports support.

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

192kHz1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: up to 192kHz. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

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

32bits1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table HDMI audio row: 32-bit float. Stored as 32 bits. The row does not separate PCM from passthrough.

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Bluetooth: pair with compatible Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Accessibility row names compatible Bluetooth headphones. No codec is stated.

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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 MT8695D1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Processor (SoC): MT8695D. The maker lists no vendor name. MediaTek is named by AndroidPCtv.9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review names the vendor: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC.

Marvell ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus (88DE3006)10Reviewedn.com/the-google-chromecast-gen-3-gluey-and-screwyRead 21 October 2026EDN teardown of a 3rd generation Chromecast (label shows FCC ID A4RNC2-6A5B) by Brian Dipert, February 18, 2025: the processor is the Synaptics MM3006, formerly the Marvell 88DE3006, the same IC as the 2nd generation. The ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus name for the 88DE3006 comes from Marvell's press release.

CPU

ARM Cortex-A539Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: MediaTek MT8695D quad core SoC with Cortex-A53 cores capable of reaching 1.7 GHz.

ARM Cortex-A711Press releaseinvestor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/427/marvell-teams-up-with-google-to-enable-chromecast-2-0-and-chromecast-audioRead 21 October 2026Marvell press release (October 2015) describes the ARMADA 1500 Mini Plus (88DE3006) as a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 design. The EDN teardown found the same IC in the 3rd generation. No clock speed is stated, so cpu_clock_max_ghz is empty.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz.

211Press releaseinvestor.marvell.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/427/marvell-teams-up-with-google-to-enable-chromecast-2-0-and-chromecast-audioRead 21 October 2026Dual-core, from the same press release.

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 13 October 2026CPU: Quad Core 1.7GHz for this exact table.

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GPU

IMG GE83001Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026GPU: IMG GE8300. AndroidPCtv calls it a PowerVR GE8300 MP4.

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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.

1GB1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

512MB8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review tech specs list Memory (RAM) 512 MB. Stored as 0.512 GB, dividing the labelled MB by 1000. The same box lists Hard drive 2GB, which conflicts with the 4 Gbit NAND found in the EDN teardown, so storage_gb is left empty. EDN found a 4 Gbit DRAM chip, which is also 512 MB.

RAM type

DDR41Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Memory (RAM): 1GB, DDR4.

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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 13 October 2026Storage: 8 GB marketed built-in capacity. The maker support page says 4.5 GB is available to the user.

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Storage type

eMMC9Reviewandroidpctv.comRead 13 October 2026Review: 1 GB of DDR4 RAM and 8 GB of eMMC storage. No eMMC version is stated.

NAND flash10Reviewedn.com/the-google-chromecast-gen-3-gluey-and-screwyRead 21 October 2026Teardown: Toshiba TC58NVG2S0 4 Gbit NAND flash, twice the capacity of the 2nd generation. The article does not state a marketed storage size, so storage_gb is empty. The same article calls the Hynix H5TC4G63EFR-RDA a 4 Gbit LPDDR3-1866 SDRAM, but that part number belongs to the DDR3L family, so ram_type is left empty.

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.

No4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Storage Space: 8 GB (4.5 GB available), 1 GB memory, No external storage. Compatible USB devices: not available. AFTVnews says external storage works through an OTG cable. The maker support page wins.

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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 51Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Wi-Fi 5.

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: 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 13 October 2026Wifi row names 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 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.

2x2 MIMO1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Wifi row: 2x2 MIMO.

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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.

Yes5Press articleaftvnews.com/new-3rd-gen-fire-tv-stick-and-fire-tv-stick-lite-announced-by-amazonRead 13 October 2026The article lists Ethernet as an optional external adapter. The maker developer table lists Ethernet 10/100 Mbps without a built-in port. The micro-USB port is power only on the stick itself.

Yes15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/ethernet_adapter_for_chromecastRead 21 October 2026Google Store listing titled Ethernet Adapter for Chromecast 3rd & 1st Gen, seen in search results on 2026-10-21. The page now redirects to the Google Store home page, so the title is the only text read. Google's Australian listing is quoted as working with Chromecast and Chromecast 1st Generation. The adapter plugs into the micro-USB power port, replaces the power supply and gives a 10/100 Ethernet port. The device has no built-in Ethernet port, so ethernet_speed_mbps is empty.

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

5.01Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the device, not the remote.

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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 Lite (1st Gen, 2020)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed video and audio output plug
Micro USB	1	Not available	Power input, power only

Source2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Ports: HDMI output, micro-USB for power only. The quick start guide shows one fixed HDMI plug and one micro-USB socket. The HDMI version comes from TechRadar. Optional adapter connectors are excluded.

BGoogle Chromecast (3rd Gen, 2018)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Video and audio output on a built-in flat cable
Micro USB	1	Power input

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Ports HDMI and Micro-USB. Tom's Guide describes a built-in HDMI cable on one side and the micro-USB port on the other. TechRadar calls it a flat HDMI cable.

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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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing: Control your smart home, ask Alexa to dim the lights and view live camera feeds. This does not prove a Matter controller or Thread border router.

Google Home8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast is now part of Google's Home family of products and is set up and assigned to a room with the Google Home app.

Remote control

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Remote model

Alexa Voice Remote Lite2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The listing today names Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) in the box and says it has no TV controls. The original 2020 box held the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. TelecomTalk says the later remote has the same size. The stored name is the original.

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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.

Bluetooth2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Technology: Bluetooth, for the current 2nd Gen remote. The Lite remote has no IR TV controls.

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Remote microphone

Yes3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Page 1 diagram labels MICROPHONE and Alexa voice button on the remote.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: yes, with the included Alexa Voice Remote Lite or the free Fire TV app.

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

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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 batteries2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Remote Batteries: 2 AAA (included).

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Remote charging port

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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 13 October 2026Exact table OS version: Fire OS 7.

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Operating system at launch

Fire OS 7 (Android 9)1Maker product pagedeveloper.amazon.com/docs/device-specs/device-specifications-fire-tv-streaming-media-player.htmlRead 13 October 2026Exact table: Fire OS 7 and Android Level 28 (Android 9).

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App store

Amazon Appstore4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table: works with compatible apps and games available in the Amazon Appstore.

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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 13 October 2026Miracast display mirroring with a Fire tablet: Supported. Tom's Guide says the Lite has no screen mirroring. The maker table wins. No Google Cast or AirPlay is inferred.

Google Cast1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026The post describes casting from apps through the Cast button. The Google Cast name comes from the Google Cast developer page.

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

Alexa2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support names Alexa. The listing also describes smart-home control with Alexa.

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post: Chromecast and Google Home work together. Say what to watch with Hey Google and control the TV by asking. Needs a compatible Google Assistant device.

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 13 October 2026Far-field Alexa control: supported only through a linked Echo device. The stick and its remote do not offer hands-free activation alone.

Yes1Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/five-reasons-and-two-colors-why-we-love-new-chromecastRead 13 October 2026Post describes hands-free voice requests through Google Home. The Chromecast has no microphone and no remote. A linked Google Home speaker or other Assistant device is required.

Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS, Other2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Voice support: the free Fire TV app is available for Fire OS, Android and iOS. Fire OS is stored as other because the schema has no Fire OS option.

Android, iOS2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Operating systems Android, iOS, Mac and Windows. Only the two mobile systems fit the schema. Casting from a Mac or Windows PC uses the Chrome browser.

Accessibility features

VoiceView screen reader, Screen magnifier, Text Banner, Closed captions, Audio Description2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Accessibility features row lists VoiceView screen reader, screen magnifier, Text Banner, closed captioning and Audio Description. Captions and audio descriptions are not available for all content.

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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.

Amazon Luna2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Listing Games on Fire TV: play games with Amazon Luna or download games from the Appstore. Software, account and region requirements apply.

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

Bluetooth game controllers4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G201640900Read 13 October 2026Fire TV Stick Lite table Compatible Bluetooth devices: Bluetooth game controllers. Only the generic class is named.

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Power

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Power supply

USB3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Step 1 connects the USB cable to the stick micro-USB socket and to the power adapter, then to a wall outlet.

USB8Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/google-chromecast-2018Read 13 October 2026Review spec box: Power USB, power adapter included. Power comes from a bundled micro-USB cable. A wall plug is included, and a TV USB socket may also supply power.

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

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5 V, 1 A2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Power 5 V, 1 A power supply.

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

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5W2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: 5 V, 1 A power supply. 5 W is the exact product of the published voltage and current. Tom's Guide says the box holds a power adapter.

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

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5W2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information lists Rated power consumption 5 W. This is the maker's rated figure on the KC label. It is not a measurement.

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.

Width30Height13Depth86mm(1.2 × 0.5 × 3.4 in)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Size: 3.4 x 1.2 x 0.5 in (86 x 30 x 13 mm). Amazon does not label the axes or say whether the HDMI plug is included. Tom's Guide labels the housing 3.4 x 1.1 x 0.5 in. Stored as housing length 86 mm as depth, 30 mm width and 13 mm height. The fixed plug is not counted.

Width51.8Height51.9Depth13.8mm(2 × 2 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information Size: 51.8 x 13.8 x 51.9 mm. The axes are not labeled. The disc is about 51.8 to 51.9 mm across and 13.8 mm thick. TechRadar gives 51.9 x 51.9 x 13.8 mm. Stored as two disc diameters and the thickness. The flat HDMI cable is not included.

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

32g(1.1 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Technical Details Weight: 1.1 oz (32.0 g). Device only.

40g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information Weight: 40g.

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)2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen) Size 38 x 142 x 16 mm. TelecomTalk says the later remote is the same size as the one in the original Lite bundle. Width across buttons 38 mm, length 142 mm, thickness 16 mm.

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

43.4g(1.5 oz)10Press articletelecomtalk.info/amazon-debuts-fire-tv-stick-lite-with/525843Read 13 October 2026Article says the remote in the original Fire TV Stick Lite bundle weighed 43.4 g. The later Lite remote weighs 42.5 g without batteries. The maker listing gives 44 g for the 2nd Gen remote, so the three figures differ by remote generation. Stored value is the original remote without batteries.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AUQI-74366Press articleaftvnews.comRead 13 October 2026Same article gives FCC ID 2AUQI-7436, shared with the 3rd-gen Fire TV Stick. fcc.gov blocked access, so the FCC record itself was not opened.

A4RNC2-6A5B9Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RNC2-6A5B/User-Manual/NC2-6A5B-Manual-US-3943740Read 21 October 2026Google's Chromecast regulatory manual on the FCC filing lists Model NC2-6A5 and FCC ID A4RNC2-6A5B and says the FCC ID is printed on the back of the Chromecast. The 2015 device used A4RNC2-6A5 without the B. The UL test report 15U20917-E2V4 under A4RNC2-6A5B (July 2018) describes the 5 GHz antenna gain change from 2.1 to 4 dBi that Google announced for this model.

Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, KC MSIP-CRM-A4H-NC2-6A52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information lists KC certification MSIP-CRM-A4H-NC2-6A5 for model NC2-6A5. Stored as printed with a KC prefix. FCC Part 15 Class B comes from the FCC manual source.9Regulatory filingfccid.io/A4RNC2-6A5B/User-Manual/NC2-6A5B-Manual-US-3943740Read 21 October 2026The manual states the device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with the limits for a Class B digital device.

In the box

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In the box

Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite, USB cable for power, Power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Included in the box: Fire TV Stick Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen), power cable and power adapter, HDMI extender, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide. The original 2020 box had the first Alexa Voice Remote Lite. The USB cable is micro-USB at the stick end.

Chromecast, Micro-USB power cable, Power adapter7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review: the Chromecast comes with both a micro-USB cable and a power adapter.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026The box holds an HDMI extender with male and female HDMI ends. It is not a normal male-to-male TV cable and not the fixed stick plug. It follows the other Fire TV Stick products in this catalog.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/us/google-chromecast-3rd-generation,review-5843.htmlRead 13 October 2026Review: a built-in HDMI cable on one side. No separate HDMI cable is supplied.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B091G4YP572Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B091G4YP57Read 13 October 2026Current US Amazon listing, titled Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite HD streaming device.

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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 13 October 2026Exact table headed Fire TV Stick Lite - 1st Gen (2020). The Fire TV Stick HD (2024) table on the same page is a separate device and is not used.

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Manual

d1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdf3Owner's manuald1ergij2b6wmg5.cloudfront.net/Amazon+Fire+TV+User+Guides/Fire+TV+Stick+Device+Documentation/22-003448-01_FireTVStickLite_Online_QSG_US.pdfRead 13 October 2026Official US Quick Start Guide linked from the maker listing. Image-only PDF, one page rendered and read. It shows the Alexa Voice Remote Lite (2nd Gen).

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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.

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1year2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Korea device information: covered by a 1-year Google Hardware Limited Warranty. Market is Korea. Other markets were not checked.

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