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General

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Series

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$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.

€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.

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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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

AGoogle 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.

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

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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.

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

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HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

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.

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.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.

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.

AGoogle 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.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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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

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.

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-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.

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CPU cores

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.

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.

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GPU

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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

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.

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 52Maker product pagesupport.google.com/store/answer/6160585Read 13 October 2026Specifications: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

AGoogle 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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Mobile remote platforms

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.

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.

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

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Power

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Power supply

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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Other certifications

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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