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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).

Express1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The live roku.com page for this product no longer exists and now shows another player, so the maker page was read from the Internet Archive capture of 2025-03-04. Product details, model 3960R.

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).

3960R1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Model row 3960R. The support setup article names model 3960 and a 3960RS quick start guide. 3960RS is not stored because its relation to 3960R is not stated.

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.

12 September 202211Press articletechcrunch.com/2022/09/12/roku-reveals-an-upgraded-roku-express-streaming-player-and-a-smaller-subwooferRead 11 October 2026Article dated 2022-09-12 announces the 2022 Roku Express.

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.

Discontinued3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express, Rockett, 3960X, 2022 sits in the Updatable list. Roku says it no longer manufactures these products. The maker's product page for it no longer exists.

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.

$29.9911Press articletechcrunch.com/2022/09/12/roku-reveals-an-upgraded-roku-express-streaming-player-and-a-smaller-subwooferRead 11 October 2026The new streaming player will cost $29.99. Price excludes sales tax. US launch.

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.

US1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The page is the Roku US site and the model row is the US retail model 3960R.

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.

Black13Retailer pagequill.com/roku-express-3960r-streaming-media-player-black/cbs/55458925.htmlRead 11 October 2026Retailer listing for the Roku Express 3960R, colour Black. The same listing labels the size axes: height 0.75, width 3, depth 1.5 inches. Its 2 year warranty is not used.

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.

Box1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026The maker's product images and the quick start guide show a small separate player that connects to the TV with an HDMI cable. It is not a stick or dongle.

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.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026TV compatibility row: HD TVs, up to 1080p (1920 x 1080) with up-scaling from 720p. No 4K output.

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.

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

AGoogle Chromecast 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.

BRoku Express (2022)

Width (px)	Height (px)
1920	1080

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026One row from the HD TVs line. No refresh rate is stated, so none is stored.

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.

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

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

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HDCP version

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HDMI-CEC

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

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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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720p to 1080p1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026HD TVs line: up-scaling from 720p to 1080p.

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.

H.2648Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026Roku Media Player lists H.264/AVC for all devices. HEVC, VP9 and AV1 are listed for 4K video only, so they are not stored for this HD player. This player has no USB port, so the network media-server route applies.

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

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV8Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/share-media-over-usb-or-networkRead 11 October 2026AVC in MKV, MP4 and MOV. Network media-server route. App, firmware and file capabilities apply.

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, PlayReady9Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/content-protectionRead 11 October 2026Widevine security-level table lists Rockett, the Roku Express 3960 code name, under L1 Players. The page documents PlayReady for Roku OS and lists no exclusion for this code name. App DRM libraries and valid licenses are required.

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.

Digital stereo, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio, MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis, AAC1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Maker lines: digital stereo over HDMI, DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI, pass-through of Dolby-encoded audio over HDMI. MP3, FLAC, PCM, ALAC, Vorbis and AAC come from the Roku Media Player page and apply to the network media-server route.

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.

DTS Digital Surround, Dolby-encoded audio1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Literal maker lines. Dolby codecs stay generic because the page does not name Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Atmos.

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.

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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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2.01Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Digital stereo over HDMI. No numeric multichannel layout is stated.

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.

No7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/how-to-use-bluetooth-headphone-modeRead 11 October 2026Roku Express is listed among the streaming devices that do not support Headphone Mode. A Bluetooth radio version is not published.

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.

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CPU

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ARM Cortex-A553Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 3960X row: ARM Cortex A55. The core count is not stated.

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.

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

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GPU

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

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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.

512MB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Roku Express 3960X row publishes 512 MB. Stored 0.512 GB uses MB-to-GB normalization at 1000 MB per GB. RAM type is not stated.

RAM type

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

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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.

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Storage type

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

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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 51Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 10 October 2026Connectivity row: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz).

Wi-Fi 41Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 802.11b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz). 802.11n is Wi-Fi 4.

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 pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Networking row: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz.

Wi-Fi MIMOiWritten as 2x2 MIMO when the maker gives the stream count, or MIMO when it does not. 2T2R counts as 2x2. MU-MIMO support alone does not show more than one stream, so it is not stored. Band wording goes in the source note.

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

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

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.

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/connect-to-a-wired-network-with-usbRead 11 October 2026Roku Express (3960, 3960RS) is in the compatible device table. It needs a micro USB Ethernet adapter, 10/100 Mbps only, with an AX8877X or SMSC95XX chipset. The adapter is powered separately. This is not built-in Ethernet or storage expansion.

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.

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PortsiPhysical device connectors, including a fixed HDMI plug and power-only USB. Excludes connectors on the remote and optional adapters. Count identical connectors in each row.

AGoogle Chromecast 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.

BRoku Express (2022)

Connector	Count	Role
HDMI	1	Video and audio output
Micro USB	1	Power input and compatible optional Ethernet adapter connection

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Ports row lists HDMI, Micro USB for power and a Reset button. The reset button is not a connector and is not stored. The HDMI revision is not stated. The Ethernet adapter role comes from the Roku wired network support article.

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.

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Roku Smart Home, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. This does not establish Matter or Thread.

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.

Roku Simple Remote4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/225735828Read 11 October 2026Roku Express model 3960 supports up to 1080p Full HD and ships with a Roku Simple Remote.

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.

Infrared1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Remote control row: Roku standard IR remote with channel shortcut buttons. The player has an IR receiver.

Remote microphone

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

No5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/fix-your-roku-remote-simple-or-voiceRead 11 October 2026A simple remote has no voice or microphone button and uses infrared. The supplied remote is the Roku Simple Remote.

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.

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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.

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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).

2 AAA batteries1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026What's in the box: two AAA batteries.2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page: two AAA batteries. The page does not say they are pre-installed.

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.

Roku OS3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 11 October 2026Hardware table is the Roku OS developer reference. The player runs Roku OS.

Operating system at launch

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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.

Roku Streaming Store4Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/225735828Read 11 October 2026How to set up your Roku Express: add new streaming apps from the Streaming Store.

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.

Apple AirPlay1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility row: works with Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. The AirPlay version is not stated, and Roku's AirPlay 2 device tables do not list model 3960.

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.

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Compatibility rows: works with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. The supplied remote has no microphone, so these assistants run on other devices. Hands-free control is not claimed.

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.

Android, iOS10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/roku-remote-on-your-phoneRead 11 October 2026The free Roku mobile app for iOS and Android controls Roku streaming devices as a remote. The article does not name model 3960.

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

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Power

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Power supply

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.

USB2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026Step 2 powers the player through the included USB power cable and a standard USB adaptor that is not included, or from a TV USB port. Power input is micro USB.

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

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5 V, 1 A1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Power input row: 5V - 1A.

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.

Width76.2Height19.05Depth38.1mm(3 × 0.8 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Size row publishes '.75 x 3.0 x 1.5 inches' with no axis labels. The Quill retailer listing labels them height 0.75, width 3 and depth 1.5 inches. Stored values are exact inch-to-mm conversions of those figures.

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.

31.1g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Weight row: 1.1 ounces (31.1 g). Player only.

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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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.

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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.

Roku Express streaming player, Remote with pre-set app shortcut buttons, 2 AAA batteries, USB power cable, High Speed HDMI cable, Removable adhesive strip for mounting (optional)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026What's in the box list. The quick start guide shows no power adaptor.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026What's included page shows a separate High Speed HDMI cable. Step 1 connects the player to the TV with the included 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.

web.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-express1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250304113439/https://www.roku.com/products/players/roku-expressRead 11 October 2026Internet Archive capture of the maker's product page, because the live page no longer shows this player.

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).

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Manual

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image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdf2Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Express-QSG-US-Fall2022.pdfRead 11 October 2026US quick start guide for model 3960, linked from the maker's setup article.

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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1year14Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 11 October 2026Roku Limited Warranty page 1: one year for Roku streaming players and included remotes bought by an end user in the United States. A retailer listing states 2 years, which the maker document does not support.

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