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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).

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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.

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

Status

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.

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

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

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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

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

Form factoriA stick plugs straight into the HDMI port. A dongle hangs from its own short fixed HDMI lead. A box stands on its own and connects by a separate cable.

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.

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

Video output

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

1920 × 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 pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten: Bildauflösung 4K, 1080p/i, 720p. The manual lists 4Kx2K and Netzwelt gives 3840 x 2160.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: Video Resolution 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080p/i und 4Kx2K, and Bildauflösung 4K, 1080p/i, 720p.

Max output refresh rateiHighest published output refresh rate. Resolution, HDR and connection conditions belong in the source note. This is not a television panel refresh rate.

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.

Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

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

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

HDR formats

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

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

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

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

HDCP version

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

HDMI-CEC

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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Video decoding

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

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

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

AGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (HD)

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Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

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

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

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

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

Audio

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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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.

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

Bluetooth audio codecsiExplicitly supported codecs for audio sent to Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Bluetooth version alone is not proof.

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Processor and memory

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System on chip

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

CPU

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

CPU cores

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

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

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GPU

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

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

RAMiKeep published GB values as stated. Convert a source explicitly labelled MB using 1000 MB per GB and preserve its original figure and unit in the note. Do not assume MB means MiB. Convert explicit MiB or GiB to decimal GB through their byte definitions, recording the conversion in the note. This normalization does not establish an exact physical byte count.

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.

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

RAM type

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

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

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

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

Storage type

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

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

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

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Storage expansion methodsiPublished methods for adding app or media storage. USB support alone does not prove app installation on external storage.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2 WLAN-Frequenzbereich: 2.4 GHz band 2.40 to 2.483 GHz and 5.0 GHz band 5.150 to 5.350 GHz.

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

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

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100Mbps1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 15 October 2026Technische Daten LAN: 10/100 PHY.2Owner's manualwaipu.tv/app/uploads/2025/10/waiputv-stick-2-gen-bedienungsanleitung-01.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 5.2: LAN-Anschluss 10/100 PHY.

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

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.

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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.

Bwaipu.tv Stick (2nd Generation)

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

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

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.

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Remote connectioniEvery wireless link the included remote uses, to the device or to other equipment. An infrared transmitter that controls the TV counts as infrared.

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

Remote microphone

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remote finder

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Remote backlight

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

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

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

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

Remote charging port

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Software

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

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

Operating system at launch

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

App store

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hands-free voice controliControl the streaming device by voice without pressing a button. This may use built-in microphones or a compatible linked smart speaker, phone or headset. The source note names the required device, connection, software and supported commands. A microphone on a press-to-talk remote alone does not qualify.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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)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.

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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)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.

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

In the box

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In the box

Chromecast 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.

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

HDMI cable includediA separate HDMI cable supplied in the box. A fixed HDMI plug or captive lead does not count. A short HDMI extender supplied with a stick counts, and the source note says it is an extender.

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.

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

Links

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Product page

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.waipu.tv/stick1Maker product pagewaipu.tv/stickRead 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).

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Manual

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

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

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Warranty

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

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