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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.

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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.

GRS6B, GA05662-US8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026GRS6B is maker regulatory hardware identifier. GA05662-US is Porcelain US retail part number from B&H.28Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026MFR GA05662-US is exact US Porcelain retail SKU. GRS6B from Google regulatory manual.

GTIN / EAN

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81003729131527Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain GA05662-US exact retailer listing UPC. Other colour/region UPCs not inherited.

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.

6 August 20241Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026

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.

Available5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Current US Google Store lists purchase option. Availability is current at access date.

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 with Google TV (4K)1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Google says the Google TV Streamer replaces Chromecast and calls it its next-generation 4K TV streaming device.25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Android Authority's review calls the Google TV Streamer a worthy successor and compares it with the 2020 Chromecast with Google TV.

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.

$99.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original US launch price, excluding tax. Current store price is higher and is not launch price.

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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€1192Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original France consumer launch price, VAT included as published. Same 32 GB Google TV Streamer 4K, not a later sale.

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.

US, FR1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026US launch release and separate France maker release. Not a complete country list.3Press releaseblog.google/intl/fr-fr/nouveautes-produits/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026France maker launch establishes French availability.

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.

Porcelain, Hazel1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original maker names. Hazel is exclusive to US Google Store. Porcelain is available in the retained US reference SKU.

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.

Box6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

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.

3840 × 2160px27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Media Support Video Output via HDMI explicitly 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. Corroborates maker up-to-4K output claim.

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.

60Hz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Up to 4K HDR, 60 FPS. TV, HDMI cable and content must support selected mode.

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 TV Streamer (4K)

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

Source27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit supported UHD HDMI output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. HDR/bit depth/chroma not scoped in this row, so omitted. Does not imply maxima at lower resolutions.

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.

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published output HDR formats. This is not every local file profile.

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

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5, 823Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review reports profile 5 and 8 support. Profile 7 UHD Blu-ray is not correctly supported. Kodi converts to 8 while Plex/Emby can fall back to HDR10. No profile level inferred.

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.

2.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7199917Read 7 October 2026Requires compatible TV with CEC enabled, current firmware and wall power. Casting can switch input and may power on TV.

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.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content frame rate setting. App implementation and TV capability required. FlatpanelsHD 2024 found Netflix works while several other apps do not.

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.

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content setting avoids forcing HDR on SDR. App and TV dependent. Not every Dolby Vision TV supports every rate.

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.

MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, VP9 Profile 2, AV1, H.26423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review device specification lists these formats. AV1 playback confirmed in YouTube and Netflix. No generic chip decode levels copied.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact device playback table demonstrates H.264 hardware-accelerated playback.

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 TV Streamer (4K)

Codec	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)
H.264	3840	2160	30
HEVC	3840	2160	60
VP9	3840	2160	60
AV1	3840	2160	60

Source31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published playback-test maxima: H.264 4K30, HEVC 4K60, VP9 4K60 and AV1 4K60, all marked hardware accelerated. Profile, level, bit depth, individual test player and file parameters are unpublished. Review discusses Kodi and Plex but does not bind each row to either. These are reviewer test ceilings, not universal SoC limits.

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 L1, PlayReady31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady. These names do not establish every streaming service resolution or current app certification.

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 Atmos5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published support. Codec transport and app-specific passthrough are not inferred.

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.

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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.

Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker audio format support. Requires compatible content, app and external audio equipment. No TrueHD passthrough inferred.

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.

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/14632555Read 7 October 2026Explicitly connects Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Only one audio device at a time. No codec inferred from Bluetooth version.

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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MediaTek MT869623Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review identifies MT8696. Android Authority firmware investigation corroborates.

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.

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review names 4 ARM A55 cores. Processor-clock conflict omitted.

CPU cores

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

423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026

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.

Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE921523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact review hardware table names PowerVR Rogue GE9215. Clock omitted.

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.

4GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

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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.

32GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Marketed 32 GB built-in storage, decimal GB. Available space is smaller.

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.

eMMC (3D TLC NAND)24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights physical teardown identifies Kioxia 32 GB 3D TLC NAND with eMMC controller. Not a removable expansion device.

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 55Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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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2x2 MIMO24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights main-board component inventory identifies installed MediaTek 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 radio. Not borrowed from another streamer.

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

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1,000Mbps5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

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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.

5.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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 TV Streamer (4K)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-C	1	USB 2.0	Power and data	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Network	1

Source5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026One physical USB-C, HDMI Type A and RJ45. USB-C powers the box and also carries data. No USB bandwidth inferred from connector shape.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Device description and connectivity section identify USB-C 2.0 OTG. Compatible USB 3.0 hubs do not make the device port USB 3.0. No measured transfer speed or storage adoption capability is inferred.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Thread border router.

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

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Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026Maker describes a hub for Matter and Google Home allowing setup and control of smart home devices. Does not mean accessory-only Matter support.

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 Home, Matter6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

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.

GY3LE8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer Voice Remote regulatory model GY3LE. Replacement model is not inferred.

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, Infrared9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth controls the streaming box. Infrared controls TV, soundbar or receiver.

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.

Yes9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Integrated microphone in the supplied Voice Remote. Not a far-field microphone in the box.

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 Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV is a later software feature. Original Google announcement explicitly began Streamer rollout in US/Canada in November 2025, with en-US, en-CA and fr-CA. Current help guide requires eligible Google TV software, account/profile and age 18+, and selected countries/languages. It is not a launch feature or hands-free microphone claim.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Press and hold remote microphone button activates Google Assistant.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-device rollout. Existing Assistant experience replaced for eligible profiles. Remote microphone path remains subject to eligible software and account.

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, Input selection20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157668Read 7 October 2026Supplied remote programmable TV power/volume buttons and customizable input shortcut. Infrared needs line of sight. HDMI-CEC supported by compatible TVs.

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.

Yes19Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 2026Press rear button under five seconds, use Google Home app or ask linked Assistant device. Supplied remote plays a chime.

Remote backlight

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No26Press articleandroidauthority.com/google-tv-backlit-remotes-3527400Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly says supplied current Streamer remote lacks backlit keys. New OS backlight setting is not a new supplied remote.

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 alkaline batteries (included)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Two included AAA cells. Box guide explicitly calls them alkaline.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Item 5: two AAA alkaline batteries power remote.

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.

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)5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Google TV interface on Android TV OS. Later software updates are distinct from original launch version.

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.

Android TV OS 1423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026October 2024 review and September release-day article identify Android 14 preloaded. Later platform versions not stored as launch.

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 Store25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Exact device review says Google TV accesses Google Play Store. TV-compatible catalog only, not every Android phone app.

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 Cast23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Built-in Google Cast. 2024 review found no automatic frame-rate matching for cast route. Service login may be required. No AirPlay inferred.

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 Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV later software support is profile, firmware, age and region dependent. Original US/Canada rollout is independently named by Google. Current guide keeps Google Assistant for under-18 non-child profiles. Gemini for Home on external speakers is distinct.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer button instruction names Google Assistant. External Gemini for Home is separate.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Google Community Manager official November 10, 2025 announcement explicitly names Streamer rollout US/Canada, English US/Canada and French Canada, adults 18+. Public indexed full announcement read. Direct web read returns shell. Current help page supplies eligibility conditions.

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.

Yes18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Hands-free TV playback and control requires a linked Google smart speaker or display on the same account and home network. Spoken Hey Google commands act through that external microphone. The Streamer has no built-in hands-free microphone. Its own remote voice path requires holding the microphone button. Availability depends on supported services, profile, language and current assistant software. Gemini for Home is on external speakers/displays, distinct from Gemini for TV.

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, iOS16Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Google Home or Google TV app. Android Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later. iPhone requires iOS 14 or later and latest supported app.

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, Closed captions, Switch Access, Text scaling, Audio description search13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Display settings explicitly offers Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/10070337Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer accessibility overview links this OS guide. Apps may not honor caption settings. Audio description search requires remote mic and supported content.22Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/17066454Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer accessibility overview links full Google TV accessibility guide and TalkBack setup.

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.

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.

Bluetooth game controllers, Xbox controllers23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly supports Bluetooth controllers and reports Xbox controllers connect without issues. Model generation is not named.

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.

USB10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Device powered using supplied USB-C cable and external power supply. This does not establish input current rating.

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.

7.5W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026GRS6B ecodesign table names G1002/G1003 supplied external adapters with 5.0 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W output. General maker spec also names 5 V/1.5 A supply. Adapter output is not device input or draw.

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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0.9W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026Maker maximum networked standby 0.9 W with Ethernet plus Bluetooth. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth is 0.6 W. Tests at 230 V 50 Hz per EN 50564:2011, after 20 minutes. Ordinary off/standby unavailable. This is a maker compliance claim, not third-party measured standby.

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.

1.2W32Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 8 October 2026October 2024 exact-device review measures 1.2 W in its Standby row. Tested software is Android 14. Firmware build, network configuration, meter and AC/DC measurement point are unpublished. Separate from maker networked-standby compliance claim of 0.9 W. Video and gaming measurements are ranges and are not collapsed into scalars.

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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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.

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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.

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.

Width38Height137Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.4 × 0.6 in)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Source 137 x 38 x 16 mm. Maker remote page labels length 137, width 38, height 16. Mapped to button-axis height, across-button width and thickness depth.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Dimensioni e peso explicitly labels length 137 mm, width 38 mm, height 16 mm. Mapped to schema button-axis height, across-button width, and depth. Same named Streamer Voice Remote corroborates supplied-remote specification. No replacement battery bundle or SKU inferred.

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

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63g(2.2 oz)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026With two AAA batteries, 63 g. Maker separately states 40 g without batteries.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Exact named remote page separately states 40 g without batteries and 63 g with two AAA cells.

Certifications

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FCC ID

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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.

FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU RED 2014/53/EU, UK Radio Equipment Regulations 20178Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026Exact GRS6B/GY3LE regulatory group. Describes compliance claims, not unproved FCC grant ID.

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.

Google TV Streamer device, Voice Remote (with 2 included AAA batteries), Power adapter, Power cable (1.8 m), Quick Start Guide, Safety & warranty document5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

No5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Certified HDMI 2.1 cable required and sold separately.

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.

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

store.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specs5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

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.

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/151577627Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157762Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer 4K and supplied Voice Remote setup guide.

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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1year27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Porcelain SKU limited one-year manufacturer warranty. Other regional statutory rights not represented.

Both are also in the API. Back to all streaming devices.