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General

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Series

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).

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

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).

SEI804HM1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026The maker page names no model number. SEI804HM is the factory model that the AndroidTVBOX review and the Android TV Guide database give for the maker SEI Robotics. The retailer code HBR4KP01 belongs to the Dune HD edition listing and is not stored.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review gives the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database code name SEI804HM (YYJ), maker SEI Robotics.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

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Status

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.

Available8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker store, read through its public products feed on 2026-10-15: EU and UK variants in stock, US variant sold out.

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

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.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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

$29.993Press 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.

$149.993Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review says the box can be found on the Homatics website for $149.99 USD. The maker US store still lists 149.99 USD. US store prices exclude sales tax. No EUR launch price was found.

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.

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.

US, EU, UK8Maker product pagehomatics.com/products/box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Store variants by plug type: US, EU and UK.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

White and Grey1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Color row reads White and Grey. Product photos show a white body with a rose gold top panel.

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.

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.

Box2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Maker sells it as a box that sits on its own with a separate HDMI cable and power cord.

Video output

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

1920 × 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.

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Resolution row lists 480i/p to 4Kx2K. The overview page says 4K Ultra HD at up to 60fps.

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.

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

60Hz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: 4K Ultra HD streaming at up to 60fps with HDMI 2.1. The Dune HD sheet says HDMI 2.1 up to 4Kp60 for the same hardware.

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 (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.

BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

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

Source2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026One 4K 60 fps row from the overview text. HDR pairing, bit depth and chroma are not published.

HDR formats

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists Dolby Vision only. HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG come from the AndroidTVBOX review and the Dune HD sheet.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. Streaming services reach 4K at 60 fps with HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision up to 4Kp60.

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

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

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2.11Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2. The AndroidTVBOX spec line says HDCP 2.3. The maker value is stored.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Video Output row: HDMI 2.1, HDCP2.2.

HDMI-CEC

Yes12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Video settings line: HDMI-CEC available, see manual.

Yes3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: HDMI-CEC support. The remote can be set up to operate the TV.

Automatic frame rate matchingiCan switch the video output rate to match content. App, operating system and playback restrictions belong in the source note.

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.

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Dynamic range matchingiCan switch the output dynamic range to match SDR or HDR content. App and firmware restrictions belong in the source note.

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.

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UpscalingiNamed video upscaling modes. Record source resolution and output restrictions in source notes.

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Video decoding

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Video codecsiExplicitly supported video decoding formats. Use names such as H.264, HEVC, AV1 and VP9. Chip capabilities alone do not prove device playback support.

H.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.

AV1, VP9, HEVC, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MPEG-12Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview names AV1 support. The other codecs come from the Dune HD sheet and the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review video test plays AV1, H.265/HEVC, VP9, H.264, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 samples. AV1 4K samples were not smooth in Kodi and worked better in MX Player or VLC. The Dune HD sheet lists the same codecs.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet video decoding: AV1, VP9 profile 2, H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1.

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

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BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Codec	Profile	Level	Width (px)	Height (px)	Max frame rate (fps)	Bit depth (bits)
AV1	Main	5.1	3840	2160	60	10
VP9	Profile 2	Not available	3840	2160	60	Not available
HEVC	Main	5.0	3840	2160	60	10
H.264	Main	5.1	3840	2160	30	10

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review Video Decode list: AV1 MP-10 at L5.1 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, VP9 Profile-2 up to 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.265 HEVC MP at L5.0 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 60 fps, H.264 AVC MP at L5.1 up to 10 bits 4Kx2K at 30 fps. The list matches the Amlogic S905X4 chip limits, so it is chip level evidence listed by the reviewer for this device. 4K 60 fps playback of HEVC and VP9 files was tested OK. 4Kx2K is stored as 3840 x 2160.

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

Widevine L1, PlayReady SL30001Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Widevine Level Support Level 1, PlayReady Support SL3000.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Widevine L1, PlayReady 3000 and CENC ClearKey. PlayReady 3000 is the SL3000 level the maker lists.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists 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 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.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC, HE-AAC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists DTS and Dolby Atmos as supported. The other formats come from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, MS12, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, DTS 5.1 and 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. Which of these decode on the box and which pass through is not separated by the review.

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 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 Digital, Dolby Atmos3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review lists Dolby Atmos Passthrough and tests Dolby Digital 5.1 passthrough over HDMI as working. Passthrough of the other formats is not stated for the stock firmware.

Dolby AtmosiExplicit device support for Dolby Atmos. Codec, service, app and output requirements belong in the source note.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Dolby Atmos Support. The overview page says Atmos plays when connected to compatible TVs and speakers.2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

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

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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

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.

Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the Bluetooth interface connects remotes, keyboards, mice, joysticks, speakers, headphones and headsets.

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

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.

Amlogic S905X4-K3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review names the Amlogic S905X4-K SoC, a quad-core A55 up to 2.0 GHz, and the factory model SEI804HM from SEI Robotics.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD edition sheet: Amlogic S905X4-K with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS licenses. This is the Dune HD co-branded edition of the same hardware, not the Homatics store item. Hardware rows that match the Homatics spec tab and the AndroidTVBOX review are used. Dune HD media center features and the black color are not taken over.5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026Database lists Amlogic S905X4. The maker and reviews give the -K variant.

CPU

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Quad-core Cortex-A551Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab CPU chipset: Quad-core Cortex-A55. The maker names no SoC.

CPU cores

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.

41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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

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2GHz2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Powered by a 2Ghz quad-core processor. The AndroidTVBOX review also gives up to 2.0 GHz.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026

GPU

ARM Mali-G31 MP212Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: GPU Mali-G31 MP2.

ARM Mali-G31 MP21Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab lists ARM Mali-G31. The MP2 suffix comes from the AndroidTVBOX review.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: ARM 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.

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.

4GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 4GB LPDDR4. The AndroidTVBOX review lists 4GB DDR4, which names the family. The maker type is stored.

RAM type

LPDDR412Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: LPDDR4. The review text elsewhere only says DDR.

LPDDR41Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

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

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.

32GB1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: eMMC 32GB. No microSD slot per the AndroidTVBOX review.

Storage type

eMMC12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Product details: 8GB eMMC.

eMMC1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026

Expandable storageiCan use added removable or external storage to store installed apps or play media directly. Copying files through a USB data connection alone does not qualify. The source note states whether apps, media or both are supported and names the connection and limitations. Storage must be attached to the streaming device. Cloud and network streaming do not qualify.

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Yes4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: the USB 3.0 host port takes USB flash drives, HDD or SSD for media playback. App installation on USB storage is not stated.

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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USB storage for media playback4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026USB flash drive, HDD or SSD for media playback.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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 61Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 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 MIMO3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac 2T2R Wi-Fi 6 module AP6275SR3. The Dune HD sheet also says 2T2R. 2T2R is stored as 2x2.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax Dual Band 2.4+5 GHz 2T2R.

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

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1,000Mbps1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Ethernet row: 1000Mbps.

Optional Ethernet adapter supportiExplicit support for an external Ethernet adapter. Required adapter and connection belong in the source note.

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.

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

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.

5.01Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: Bluetooth 5.0. This is the box. The remote can differ.

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 (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.

BHomatics Box R 4K Plus

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
HDMI	1	2.1	Video and audio output	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-A	1	USB 2.0	External storage and accessories	Not available
USB-C	2	Not available	Reserved for accessories (rear: DVB tuner, bottom: smart speaker)	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	Gigabit network	1
Other	1	Not available	Optical S/PDIF audio output	Not available
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review of the October 2022 unit. Side: USB 3.0 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A and a recovery hole. Back: S/PDIF optical, AV port, RJ45 Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, one USB Type-C and the DC jack. Bottom: a second USB Type-C. The Dune HD sheet says the AV jack was removed in batches from May 2023, so it is not stored. The USB-C ports are reserved accessory ports.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: 1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0, optical S/PDIF, rear and bottom reserved ports (DVB-T/T2/C tuner and smart speaker), 12V 1.5A DC input. The analog A/V jack is absent in batches from May 2023 and later. The bottom port exists only in those batches per Dune, but the October 2022 review unit already had it.7Reviewarecenze.czRead 15 October 2026March 2025 review of the current box counts 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB-C and no AV output. The bottom USB-C is hard to reach.

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 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.

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Remote control

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Remote model

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.

G103Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents name the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. The Dune HD sheet says batches from May 2023 ship a larger remote, so the model can differ by batch.

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, 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.

Bluetooth, Infrared3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: bundled G10 Bluetooth voice remote with buttons to control the TV. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter.4Maker product pagedune-hd.com/products/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Dune HD sheet: Bluetooth remote with an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

Remote microphone

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Chromecast Voice Remote table: microphone for voice input.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 20263Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: G10 voice remote, voice commands work.

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

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

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Google Assistant button on the supplied remote.

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

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.

Power, Volume2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: power on your TV and adjust the volume with a single remote. Whether this uses IR or HDMI-CEC is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says the remote has an IR emitter for TV and receiver control.

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

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

AAA batteries3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list AAA batteries. The count is not stated. The Dune HD sheet says newer batches ship a bigger remote, which may differ.

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)3Press releaseblog.google/products/chromecast/chromecast-google-tv-hdRead 10 October 2026Launch post: the device brings the Google TV experience.

Android TV2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: Android TV. The page names no version.

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Android TV 113Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: Google certified Android TV 11 with kernel 5.4.180. Later firmware reached Android 12 and 14 per the Android TV Guide database and retailers.

App store

Google Play Store12Reviewandroidpctv.com/chromecast-with-google-tv-hd-reviewRead 10 October 2026Languages and Google Play line: Google Play for Android TV installed.

Google Play3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review plays Google Play games and apps for Android TV.

Casting protocolsiPublished casting or screen mirroring protocols. AirPlay and Google Cast are distinct. App-only playback support does not prove system-wide mirroring.

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.

Google Cast2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: cast from devices to the TV with Google Cast.

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

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

Google Assistant2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: press the Google Assistant button on the remote. No hands-free claim is made.

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.

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Mobile remote platforms

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.

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Accessibility features

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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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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GeForce NOW3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: cloud gaming via GeForce NOW works.

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

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Bluetooth game controllers2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview: pair with Bluetooth gamepads. No controller models are named.

Power

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Power supply

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.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab: DC input with a 1.5 m power line, so the adapter is external.

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

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12.0 V / 1.5 A or 12.0 V / 1 A1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab DC Input row reads 12.0V/ 1.5A or 12.0V/ 1A. The maker does not say which adapter ships in which region. No watt figure is published.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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Boot time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from power-on to usable home screen. Cold boot and standby wake are different. Record timing method and firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiDevice body without remote, cables or adapter. Width is left-to-right in normal use, height is bottom-to-top and depth is front-to-back. For a stick, include the fixed plug only when the source does. A stick's length from the plug to its end is depth and its thickness is height. A puck that lies flat has its thickness as height.

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.

Width114Height28Depth114mm(4.5 × 1.1 × 4.5 in)1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Specs tab Length/Width/Thickness: 114/114/28mm. The box lies flat, so thickness is height. The weight row is empty.

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

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.

265g(9.3 oz)6Retailer pagesatking.de/en/homatics-box-r-4k-uhd-plus-android-14-mediaplayer-with-air-mouseRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec table lists 265 g and 114 x 114 x 28 mm. The maker lists no weight. Another listing says 0.3 kg and arecenze says 0.7 kg, which looks like a shipping weight. Whether the 265 g includes the remote is not stated, so it is read as the box alone.

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)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.

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

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.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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2AOVU-SX6BHET5Spec databaseandroidtv-guide.comRead 15 October 2026The Certifications row links the FCC record 2AOVU-SX6BHET, written here as 2AOVU-SX6BHET. fccid.io blocks automated access, so the record itself was not opened. Treat it as unverified.

Other certifications

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.

Google Android TV certification, Netflix certification, Amazon Prime Video certification3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review spec line: Google ATV, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video certifications, plus CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH. Only the three service certifications are stored. No certificate IDs are published.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Box R 4K Plus, Bluetooth voice remote, 12 V 1.5 A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, Quick manual3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review: box, 12V/1.5A power adapter, HDMI cable, AAA batteries, quick manual and the white G10 Bluetooth voice remote. Satking bundles with a second remote or a tuner are not stored.

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.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026Overview setup step 1: plug the box into the TV with the included HDMI cable.3Reviewandroidtvbox.eu/homatics-box-r-4k-plus-review-dolby-vision-certified-streamerRead 15 October 2026Review box contents list an HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

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.

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plus2Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-box-r-4k-plusRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.google.com/chromecast/answer/30464091Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Same page, table headed Chromecast with Google TV (HD).

www.homatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specification1Maker product pagehomatics.com/pages/homatics-boxr4kplus-specificationRead 15 October 2026Maker specification tab for the Box R 4K Plus. It has no ports row and no weight.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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