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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.

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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.

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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.

15 October 20255Press articleifun.de/waipu-tv-startet-neues-basispaket-und-ueberarbeiteten-streaming-stick-267092Read 15 October 2026Article of 15 Oct 2025 reports the launch of waipu.tv Start and the new stick the same day.

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.

Available1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026The maker's page sells the stick as a single purchase or in the Perfect Plus rental package. The one-time price on the page when read was 89.99 EUR plus 4.99 EUR shipping. That is a current price and is not stored as launch MSRP.

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.

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.

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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.

€69.994Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review gives a list price (UVP) of 69.99 EUR. Netzwelt also names 4.99 EUR a month for waipu.tv Start including the stick.5Press articleifun.de/waipu-tv-startet-neues-basispaket-und-ueberarbeiteten-streaming-stick-267092Read 15 October 2026Article: the stick is included in the Start plan or can be bought on its own for 69.99 EUR. German consumer price including VAT, shipping extra.6Press articlehousecontrollers.deRead 15 October 2026Article of 15 Oct 2025 says the stick is available separately for 69.99 EUR (UVP).

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.

DE5Press articleifun.de/waipu-tv-startet-neues-basispaket-und-ueberarbeiteten-streaming-stick-267092Read 15 October 2026German-language launch report for waipu.tv Germany.

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.

Black7Retailer pagefreenet.de/zubehoer/waiputv/waiputv-stick-2-generation/p/P-3957533Read 15 October 2026Retailer lists Farbe Schwarz. The same page gives 55 x 150 x 20 mm and 212 g under Gehäuse. These look like packaging or kit figures and no maker source confirms them, so no dimensions or weight are stored.

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.

Dongle4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review calls it a dongle: a case about the size of a bank card with a short HDMI cable coming out of one end.

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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten: Bildauflösung 4K, 1080p/i, 720p. The manual lists 4Kx2K and Netzwelt gives 3840 x 2160.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Video Resolution 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080p/i und 4Kx2K, and Bildauflösung 4K, 1080p/i, 720p.

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.

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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.

Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

Width (px)	Height (px)
1280	720
1920	1080
3840	2160

Source1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten Bildauflösung row lists 4K, 1080p/i and 720p. The manual also lists 480i/p and 576i/p, but no pixel width is published for those, so they are not stored. No refresh rate, bit depth or chroma is published per mode.

HDR formats

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HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten Video Codecs row ends with HLG, HDR, HDR10+, and the FAQ says the stick supports HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos. The manual lists HLG, HDR10, HDR10+. No Dolby Vision is listed, and Netzwelt says it is not compatible.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 Video-Codecs row: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+.4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: HDR including HDR10+ plays without fault. The stick is not compatible with Dolby Vision.

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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2.11Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten HDMI row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

Yes2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 4 troubleshooting names the setting Geräteeinstellungen > Display & Ton > HDMI CEC > CEC Switch for remote problems.

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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Yes4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review names the setting 'An Framerate des Inhalts anpassen' under Display & Ton. It was on at delivery on the test unit and avoids judder.

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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Yes4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review names the setting 'An Dynamikbereich des Inhalts anpassen' under Display & Ton, HDR Einstellungen. HDR output is the factory default.

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.

AV1, HEVC, VP9, AVS2, H.2641Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten Video Codecs row: 4kp75 10bit: AV1/H.265/VP9 P P-2/AVS2/4kp30: H.264. H.265 is stored as HEVC.

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.

Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	3840	2160	75	10
HEVC	3840	2160	75	10
VP9	3840	2160	75	10
AVS2	3840	2160	75	10
H.264	3840	2160	30	Not available

Source1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Same row read as 4K at up to 75 fps and 10-bit for AV1, H.265, VP9 and AVS2, and 4K at up to 30 fps for H.264. The maker's text is chip-style shorthand. The VP9 profile wording 'P P-2' is unclear, so no VP9 profile is stored. 4K means 3840 x 2160 per Netzwelt. This is a published limit and was not tested.

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 L18Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/pay-tv-provider/waipu-tv-stick-v2Read 15 October 2026Same entry: DRM Widevine L1. The maker publishes no DRM level and no Widevine test was found.

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.

MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, Ogg, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten Audio Codecs: MP3, AAC, WMA, RM, FLAC, Ogg, Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Atmos.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 Audio-Codecs row, plus a decoding note: the stick can decode up to Dolby Atmos natively, and the TV and app must support at least Dolby 5.1. No passthrough statement.

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 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 pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the stick supports Dolby Atmos for selected content, and the Atmos setting can only be turned on with a compatible TV.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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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Yes4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: over Bluetooth a headphone can be paired if needed. No codec is named.

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 S905X5M1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten CPU: Amlogic S905X5M, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 30k DMIPS. No clock speed is published.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

Quad-core Arm Cortex-A551Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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.

41Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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-G310 V28Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/pay-tv-provider/waipu-tv-stick-v2Read 15 October 2026Entry for waipu.tv 4K Stick (V2), 2025, made by SEI Robotics, code name SEID00DWP: SoC Amlogic S905X5M, GPU ARM Mali-G310 V2, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, Android TV 14. The entry matches the maker's CPU, RAM, storage and OS values.

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.

3GB1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Page lists 3 GB (DDR4). The manual lists 3GB LPDDR4. The manual value is stored for the type.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Arbeitsspeicher (RAM) 3GB LPDDR4.

RAM type

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LPDDR42Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 says LPDDR4. The maker's product page says DDR4. The manual is newer and is preferred over the product page.

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

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32GB1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten NAND: eMMC 32 GB. The FAQ says 32 GB storage lets you install more apps.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Speicher (NAND) 32 GB eMMC.

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.

eMMC1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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 61Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten WLAN: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi-6), 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz. The page also says the stick supports WPA3. No MIMO stream count is published.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (Wifi-6).

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 pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 WLAN-Frequenzbereich: 2.4 GHz band 2.40 to 2.483 GHz and 5.0 GHz band 5.150 to 5.350 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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100Mbps1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten LAN: 10/100 PHY.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: LAN-Anschluss 10/100 PHY.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Fixed short HDMI lead and plug for video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 network port	0.1
USB-C	1	Not available	Power input only (5 V)	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 'waipu.tv Stick im Überblick' lists: 1 USB-C/Strom-Anschluss, 2 RESET, 3 Ethernet/LAN-Anschluss, 4 LED. Netzwelt confirms the USB-C port is for power only. The HDMI lead is fixed to the body, see the Netzwelt review. No USB-A port exists. The reset button is not stored as a port.4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: besides USB-C for power the stick has a network socket, and the HDMI cable is short and attached.

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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.

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Remote control

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Remote model

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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.

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Bluetooth, Infrared1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026The page describes an illuminated universal remote. The quick guide says Bluetooth link to the stick and infrared signals for the TV.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 6: the remote is connected to the stick over Bluetooth and can also send infrared signals to control the TV.

Remote microphone

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Yes1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20264Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: a microphone for voice control is built into the remote.

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 Assistant1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026FAQ remote functions list Google-Assistant starten. The Google Assistant needs a Google account.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2 and 3.6: a Google voice control key starts the Google Assistant.

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, Mute, Input1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026FAQ remote functions: TV ein- und ausschalten, Lautstärke & Stummschaltung, TV-Eingang wechseln.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: the remote supports basic TV functions, which are on/off, volume and TV input selection. The quick guide adds mute through infrared.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 6: switch the TV on or off, change volume or mute over infrared.4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: the remote controls the TV's basic functions over infrared and the stick over Bluetooth.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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Yes1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026FAQ: backlight of the keys, controlled by brightness and motion sensors.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 6: key backlight with a light sensor and a motion sensor so it is only active when needed.

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

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2 AAA batteries (included)1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026The page says the remote ships with batteries, and the product details list 2x Batterien (AAA).

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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Android TV1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten: Android 14 für TV (bei Auslieferung). The page says Android TV with Google Play Store.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Android 14 für TV (bei Auslieferung).

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Android TV 141Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026

App store

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Google Play Store1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Apps come from the Google Play Store, which needs a Google account.

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 Cast1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026FAQ names the Chromecast integration, which cannot be used without a Google account, and the footer credits Chromecast built-in as a Google trademark.4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: AirPlay is not available, but playback can be started from a mobile app via Google Chromecast.8Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/pay-tv-provider/waipu-tv-stick-v2Read 15 October 2026Same entry lists Google Cast among the features, matching the maker's Chromecast wording and the Netzwelt review.

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 Assistant1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3.6: the stick supports voice control through the Google Assistant, set up in the setup process or in settings.

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.

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Accessibility features

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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.

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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.

USB2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Netzteil 100-240V / 50-60Hz feeding the stick's USB-C input at 5 V / 1.0 A. The stick has no internal supply and takes power over USB-C from an external adapter, so it is stored as USB like the other USB-C powered devices. The adapter's own output rating is not published, so no adapter output is stored.

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.

5 V / 1.0 A (USB-C)1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten Stick Eingang: 5 V / 1 A. The manual lists it for the USB-C input. The page's Stick Verbrauch row was blank when read, so the power draw figures come from the manual.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Stick-Eingang (USB-C) 5V / 1.0 A.

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.

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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.

4.8W2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Stick-Verbrauch < 0.5 W im Stand-by, < 4.8 W im Betrieb. Published as an upper bound for operation.

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

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0.5W2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 gives < 0.5 W im Stand-by. Section 2.8 says this applies in the Energiesparmodus (energy-saving mode), where the Wi-Fi link is restricted and the start takes longer. The default Aktives Standby uses more.

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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2.2W4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Netzwelt measured the stick during operation and reports a maximum of 0.44 A and 2.2 W, and a best case of 1.9 W. An HD or 4K UHD stream had very little influence. The power meter, measurement point, firmware and the stream used are not named. The 0.44 A at 5 V matches 2.2 W at the USB-C input. The maximum is stored.

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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0.2W4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: standby was under 0.2 W in the test, with the energy-saving mode turned on in the settings. Stored as 0.2 with the under qualifier. Network state and meter are not named.

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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30s4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: after a cold start the stick was ready within half a minute. Reported as an upper bound and stored as 30 s. Standby wake took 8 s. The timing method and firmware are not named.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

CE2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.1: CE mark on the product and an EU declaration of conformity by Exaring AG, published at waipu.tv/deklarationen.

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.

waipu.tv Stick (2nd generation), Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power adapter with USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Product details list: stick, remote, 2x batteries (AAA), Netzstecker, quick guide. The FAQ says remote including batteries and a power adapter.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 Lieferumfang: remote, stick, power adapter, 2x AAA batteries. The quick guide is the booklet itself.4Reviewnetzwelt.de/live-tv-anbieter/waiputv-streaming-stick-g2-testbericht.htmlRead 15 October 2026Review: power comes from a supplied plug-in adapter with a USB-C cable.

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-kurzanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 4 Lieferumfang lists remote, stick, power adapter and batteries and no HDMI cable. The stick has a short fixed HDMI lead (Netzwelt), which does not count as a separate cable.

Links

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Product page

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www.waipu.tv/stick1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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www.waipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdf2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bedienungsanleitung of the waipu.tv Stick (2. Generation), PDF uploaded Oct 2025, 44 pages. The maker's page links it over http.

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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