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General

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Series

Chromecast1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original September 30, 2020 Chromecast with Google TV launch. The later 2022 HD model is excluded.

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.

GZRNL4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original Chromecast with Google TV (4K) section US regulatory Model number row names GZRNL. Regional retail SKUs are not mixed into the generic model identifier.

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

GTIN / EAN

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

30 September 20201Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Dated original maker launch release.

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

Discontinued15Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/chromecast-historyRead 7 October 2026Maker August 6, 2024 announcement explicitly ends Chromecast production and limits remaining retail to supplies last. Software support and reseller stock are separate.

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 TV Streamer (4K)19Maker product pageblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 23 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.20Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 23 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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

$49.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original US standard launch price for the 2020 4K Chromecast with Google TV. Excludes bundles, sales and taxes. The maker says available starting today in the US.

$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.

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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, AU, CA, FR, DE, IE, IT, ES, GB1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Launch release names US immediate availability and these eight other markets for October 15 availability. Hardware is the original 2020 4K product, not the later HD model.

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

Snow, Sunrise, Sky1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch names these three colors. Photo uses Snow.

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.

Dongle6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 exact 4K review identifies dongle hardware, not the later Streamer box.

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

Video output

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

3840 × 2160px2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 4K Ultra HD output. UHD is 3840 x 2160. Requires a compatible 4K television, 4K content and adequate broadband. This is output, not decoder maximum.

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/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section supports up to 60 fps at 4K Ultra HD. Requires compatible TV and content. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.

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

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

AGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)

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

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section explicitly supports up to 4K Ultra HD in up to 60 fps. Row describes UHD 60 Hz support without inferred HDR, chroma or bit-depth combination. Lower-resolution modes remain unproved.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
1080	60

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

HDR formats

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K section names Dolby Vision, HLG decode, HDR10 and HDR10+. Format works only with compatible content and television.

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.

2.02Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Output row names HDMI 2.0 with ALLM. No optional 2.1 capability inferred.

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HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

Yes6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review describes TV remote controlling Chromecast UI and TV power/volume interoperability using HDMI CEC. TV and setup compatibility still applies.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help says Match content frame rate allows matching source content. Requires app and TV support. This is later software support, with exact introduced firmware version unstated in this help page. Original 2021 review absence is historical, not current hardware absence.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current display help explicitly turns on Match content for correct SDR rather than forced HDR. Original exact review independently tested switching SDR/HDR10/Dolby Vision. Compatible app and television required.

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, HEVC (H.265), VP912Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV subsection lists H.264 High Profile level 5.1, HEVC Main/Main10 level 5.1 and VP9 Profile 2. Generic Streamer AV1 and other devices are excluded.

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 with Google TV (4K)

Codec	Profile	Level	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	High	5.1	30
HEVC (H.265)	Main / Main10	5.1	60
VP9	2	Not available	60

Source12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Exact device subsection gives H.264 up to 4Kx2K/30 fps, HEVC up to 4Kx2K/60 fps and VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K/60 fps for Google Cast. Pixel axes and HEVC bit depth not calculated from codec profile. These decoder limits do not establish output combinations.

BGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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

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

Widevine L113Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.com/streaming-gaming/google-chromecastRead 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV (4K), year 2020, DRM table explicitly names Widevine L1. No PlayReady or FairPlay inferred. DRM does not establish any particular app streaming at 4K.

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

Audio

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original device Audio formats row names these formats and explicitly qualifies Dolby Atmos as pass-through. Requires compatible HDMI audio equipment and app/content.

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

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

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Audio formats row names Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos (pass-through). Current maker help confirms Dolby audio pass-through mode. This does not prove TrueHD-based Atmos or lossless DTS formats.

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.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker sheet explicitly identifies Dolby Atmos pass-through, not every Atmos transport. Requires compatible audio output equipment and supporting application.

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

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

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

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

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Bluetooth audio output

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Current maker guide explicitly allows Bluetooth headphones or speakers with Chromecast with Google TV. Only one audio device at a time. No Bluetooth codec inferred from version.

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

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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-A556Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact Chromecast review identifies four ARM A55 cores. Public TechInsights physical teardown independently identifies Cortex-A55.

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CPU cores

46Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact device specification and prose explicitly give quad-core processor.

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

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

1.9GHz6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original review states four 1.9 GHz ARM-based cores on this device. Android TV Guide exact 4K specification independently gives 1.9 GHz. Not a generic Amlogic chip maximum.

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GPU

ARM Mali-G316Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review prose identifies Mali-G31 GPU. No shader count or optional mode inferred.

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.

2GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 2 GB RAM. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 2 GB.

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

LPDDR47Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of GA01919-CA identifies SK Hynix H9HCNNNBKUMLHR-NME 2 GB mobile LPDDR4 SDRAM. This describes the original Canadian teardown sample. Supplier revisions are not asserted.

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.

8GB6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review states 8 GB built-in storage. Free 4.4 GB after setup is not marketed capacity. TechInsights physical teardown independently reports 8 GB flash.

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

MLC NAND flash7Reviewtechinsights.com/products/ddt-2010-818Read 7 October 2026Public physical teardown of original GA01919-CA names Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 8 GB MLC NAND Flash memory. No unproved interface or bus generation added. Supplier revision is not generalized.

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/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row names 802.11ac.

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/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Wireless standards row explicitly names 2.4 GHz and 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.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K Power and Ports rows explicitly support a separate Ethernet power adapter sold separately. No Ethernet port is built into the dongle.

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.

4.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact device 4K Wireless standards row names Bluetooth 4.2. No later Streamer radio inherited.

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 with Google TV (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role
HDMI	1	2.0	Fixed HDMI plug for video and audio output
USB-C	1	Not available	Power and data

Source2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact 4K complete ports list has fixed HDMI plug and USB-C for power and data. Optional Ethernet-adapter connector is not counted as a built-in port.

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 Home1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch shows controlling smart-home lights and viewing a Nest Camera through Google Assistant. This records Google ecosystem controls, not Matter commissioning or Thread routing.

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

G9N9N4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K and Voice Remote regulatory section names G9N9N as Google Chromecast Voice Remote. Later Streamer remote is a separate product.

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.

Bluetooth, Infrared3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Voice Remote Connectivity table names Bluetooth and IR to control TV, soundbar or receiver. Device navigation is Bluetooth. TV/audio equipment controls use IR where configured.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Audio row names microphone for voice input between power and input buttons.

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.

Google Assistant1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original supplied voice remote has a dedicated Google Assistant button. This is original software functionality, not a claim about every later firmware or language.

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

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

Power, Volume, Input1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch explicitly names programmable TV controls for power, volume and input. Original remote IR route is separately documented in the tech sheet.

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

No9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote section and final Important note say Find My Remote only works with Google TV Streamer. Original G9N9N remote is not the separately compatible replacement Streamer remote.14Reviewandroidauthority.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-review-1162931Read 7 October 2026Exact Chromecast with Google TV review says a remote finder would be welcome. This describes the original supplied remote, not the separately sold later Streamer remote.

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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 pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote Battery row explicitly names two AAA batteries included. Not the later Streamer Voice Remote.

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

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Software

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

Google TV (Android TV OS)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Original maker launch identifies the Google TV experience on the new Chromecast. Underlying Android TV OS is separately named in original technical sheet.

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

Android TV 106Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 review explicitly says Chromecast with Google TV was launched with Android 10 in late 2020. Later Android 12/14 software is separate.

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App store

Google Play Store6Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original exact review explicitly says Google Play store installs Android TV apps on the device.

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 Cast12Maker product pagedevelopers.google.com/cast/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Maker Google Cast supported-media documentation explicitly has a Chromecast with Google TV device subsection. This establishes Google Cast receiving. AirPlay and Miracast not inferred.

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-and-platforms/products/chromecast/best-chromecast-google-tvRead 7 October 2026Maker launch names Google Assistant on the device through the supplied remote. External smart-speaker voice control does not establish a built-in far-field microphone.

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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/9563059Read 7 October 2026Supported-device list explicitly names Chromecast with Google TV. Google Assistant commands spoken to a linked Google Home/Nest speaker or display can move/cast currently streaming audio and YouTube videos to the streaming device. Media is limited to supported audio and YouTube. This is external-speaker hands-free control, not an onboard microphone or full UI navigation. Accounts/network and compatible speaker setup required.

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Mobile remote platforms

Android, iOS11Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Maker exact device guide supports Android phone Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later and iPhone iOS 14 or later with current Google Home/Google TV app. Features vary by app route.

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

Text scaling, TalkBack screen reader8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Current exact 4K display help explicitly names text scaling. Original launcher behavior and later firmware may differ.9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10092687Read 7 October 2026Exact maker guide covers Chromecast with Google TV 4K setup using TalkBack. Text scaling independently supported by display-help source. No general Android accessibility feature inherited.

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.

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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.

USB wired game controllers through a powered USB-C hub17Reviewpcworld.com/article/578898/chromecast-with-google-tv-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original September 2020 exact 4K review states powered USB-C hub allows wired game controllers. Controller model is unspecified. No broad Bluetooth compatibility stored because FlatpanelsHD failed to pair several Xbox and PlayStation controllers on its 2021 firmware. Both routes are distinct.

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Power

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Power supply

USB4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K safety guide requires external AC adapter and included cable. USB-C device power connector established by exact device spec.

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.

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

7.5W4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory appendix for models G1002/G1003 states 5.0 V output, 1.5 A output current and output power 7.5 W. This is power-adapter output, not device consumption. The device technical sheet specifies included 5 V/1.5 A supply.

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

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

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

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Measured

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

3.2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Original April 2021 exact 4K review Measurements Energy consumption table gives 4K HDR streaming 2.5 to 3.2 W. Stored value is the upper observed endpoint of that range, not a device rating or every-content average. Firmware Android 10, December 2020 security patch. App, HDR format, meter model and exact measurement point are unstated. Review general test methodology linked at https://www.flatpanelshd.com/focus.php?subaction=showfull&id=1229335089.

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

2W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review measures menus 1.5 to 2 W. Stored value is upper observed menu-idle endpoint. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network traffic, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. Not sleep/standby.

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

0.9W16Measurementflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Same original exact review Measurements table gives standby average 0.9 W. Android 10, December 2020 security patch. Network state, meter model and exact measurement point unstated. No device off or adapter unloaded equivalence inferred.

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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.

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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.

55g(1.9 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact 4K technical sheet Device Weight 1.9 oz (55 g), device only. Preferred literal metric datasheet figure over current help page 56.7 g (2 oz). FlatpanelsHD original 4K specification also says 55 g. Fixed HDMI lead scope is not separated.

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.

Width38Height122Depth18mm(1.5 × 4.8 × 0.7 in)2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Original Chromecast Voice Remote dimensions 122 x 38 x 18 mm. Original technical sheet labels length 122, width 38 and thickness 18. Height follows schema remote length along buttons.

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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Other certifications

RoHS4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K regulatory section explicitly states compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments. This names European compliance, not an ENERGY STAR or Bluetooth-SIG certification inferred from radio version.

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 with Google TV (4K), Chromecast Voice Remote, Power cable, Power adapter, 2 AAA batteries3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact device What is in the box table lists dongle, remote, cable and adapter. Original remote table adds two AAA batteries included. No optional Ethernet adapter included.

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original maker box table has power cable only. Fixed HDMI lead/plug is integral to dongle and does not count as a separate HDMI cable. FlatpanelsHD box shorthand HDMI cable does not identify a separate cable.

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

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464092Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Exact original 4K technical section read independently of the HD and Streamer sections.

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

linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)linqcdn.avbportal.com/documents/030e0ff4-253f-4479-a0ee-4aa70f825bca.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Google Chromecast with Google TV Tech Specs, May 2020, publicly hosted by distributor. Full device, original Voice Remote, Ethernet adapter and power-adapter tables read.

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

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/101099905Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10109990Read 7 October 2026Current maker setup manual explicitly covers Chromecast with Google TV (4K), including power, remote pairing and TV volume/power/input setup.

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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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