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General

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Series

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Ultra2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 Roku Ultra launch, describing successive Ultra devices.

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

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

4850R, 4850X1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact retail product details list Model 4850R. Developer model identifier 4850X is separately sourced. Not older 4800/4802 or Walmart LT.3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current hardware table names Ultra Brewster 4850X, 2024. Software hardware identifier alongside retail SKU 4850R.

GTIN / EAN

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

8296100068889Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R product header UPC 829610006888.

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

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

24 September 20242Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Dated September 24, 2024.

Status

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

Available3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Current models table explicitly manufactured and supported. Current product is for sale, so available.

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

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

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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.

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

$99.992Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Availability explicitly $99.99 in US. US pre-tax MSRP, separate from Canadian price or later sales.

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.

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

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

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

US2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch US availability and current US 4850R reference. Canadian retail identifier not proved, so no CA variant inherited.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black9Retailer pageabt.com/Roku-Ultra-4K-Streaming-Device-2024-4850R/p/213248.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R listing names Black Finish. No arbitrary finish variants added.

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.

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

Box8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 review repeatedly identifies small box, separate from sticks.

Video output

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

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

3840 × 2160px1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility: up to 2160p at 60 fps (3840 x 2160). This is HDMI output, not UI rendering resolution.

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.

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

60Hz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly up to 2160p at 60 fps and Dolby Vision at 60 fps. Requires compatible HDMI/HDCP chain. No higher UI/TV rate imported.

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 TV Streamer (4K)

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

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

BRoku Ultra (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)	HDR format
3840	2160	60	Dolby Vision

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly supports Dolby Vision at 60 fps on 4K HDR TVs. Native 3840 x 2160 output. Bit depth/chroma unproved.

HDR formats

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

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility explicitly lists Dolby Vision, HDR10/10+ and HLG. Compatible content, TV and HDMI chain required.

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

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

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

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

2.1b1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports table explicitly HDMI 2.1b. Optional features are not inferred from revision.

HDCP version

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2.21Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 20264K compatibility requires an HDMI input supporting HDCP 2.2. Stored supported 4K-chain version, not a claim of a newer maximum.

HDMI-CEC

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

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Exact 4850 compatibility with HomeKit. Player power control requires TV HDMI-CEC and Roku 1-touch-play. Published CEC function, not every CEC optional feature.

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

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

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 2024 launch explicitly HDMI 2.1 Quick Media Switching between refresh rates/content sources. Official auto-adjust article supplies native-content matching settings and app restrictions.12Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/article/change-the-refresh-rateRead 7 October 2026Roku auto-adjust display refresh switches to source native rate on compatible players. Exact 2024 launch additionally establishes QMS switching. Some apps including Netflix/Hulu exclude auto-adjust. Enable in Advanced display settings. QMS requires compatible TV, no implied universal app support.

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

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

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

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720p to 1080p, 720p to 2160p, 1080p to 2160p1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026TV compatibility separately names upscaling 720p to 1080p and 720p/1080p to 2160p. No named AI processing invented.

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.

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

H.264, HEVC, VP9.2, AV11Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB media formats explicitly H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, VP9.2 and AV1. Local USB route and listed container restrictions, no generic chip capability inherited.

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

AGoogle TV Streamer (4K)

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

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

BRoku Ultra (2024)

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

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MKV, MP4, MOV1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB video playback table lists MKV, MP4 and MOV. VP9.2 only MKV, AV1 MP4/MKV, AVC and HEVC all three. This is local playback, not every streaming protocol.

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

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

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

AAC, MP3, WMA, FLAC, PCM, AC3, EAC3, DTS Digital Surround, ALAC, HE-AAC, AC-4 with Atmos, EAC3 with Atmos1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB audio format table lists each stored format. DTS is passthrough, Atmos is via AC-4/EAC3 in listed local containers and HDMI with compatible sound equipment. Decode versus passthrough qualified separately.

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

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DTS Digital Surround, AC3, EAC31Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly DTS Digital Surround pass through over HDMI. AC3/EAC3 passthrough separately sourced from official streaming specification. No TrueHD/DTS-HD inference.4Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/mediaRead 7 October 2026Supported audio notes explicitly AC3/EAC3 passthrough to receiving device, separately names Brewster 4850X Dolby support. DTS passthrough also explicit. No lossless-format support inferred.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly Dolby Atmos decode via HDMI, with compatible speakers. USB audio table names AC-4 and EAC3 Atmos, not TrueHD passthrough.

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 pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Audio features explicitly list Digital stereo over HDMI, stored as 2.0. No inferred PCM multichannel output.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth Headphone Mode explicitly pairs headphones directly to Ultra. Bluetooth input streaming is separate and not used as output proof.

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

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

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CPU

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

ARM Cortex-A553Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X table: ARM Cortex A55. No SoC/GPU or clock inferred from accelerated graphics API.

CPU cores

423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026

42Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Launch explicitly all-new quad core processor. No CPU clock or SoC name stated.

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

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GPU

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

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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.

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

2GB3Maker product pagedeveloper.roku.com/dev/docs/hardwareRead 7 October 2026Exact Brewster/4850X row explicitly 2 GB. Direct HTTP fetch returns 403. Readable official web-tool cached page independently opened. Access limit recorded.

RAM type

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

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

4GB8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design explicitly only 4 GB internal storage. Maker is silent. No storage technology or external app-install ability inferred.

Storage type

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

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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.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Local playback via USB port. True covers additional local media storage only, not adding internal capacity or installing apps on USB.

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 mass storage for local media playback1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026USB local playback only. App installation on external media unproved.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 802.11 ax Wi-Fi 6.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz. No 6 GHz inferred.

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.

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

MIMO1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking explicitly dual-band MIMO. Stream/antenna count not published.

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

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

100Mbps1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Networking and ports explicitly 10/100 Base-T. Maximum rated built-in link 100 Mbps, not review throughput.

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

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

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

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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 TV Streamer (4K)

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

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

BRoku Ultra (2024)

Connector	Count	Version	Role	Data speed (Gbps)
USB-A	1	USB 3.0	Local media playback and remote charging	Not available
HDMI	1	2.1b	Video and audio output	Not available
Ethernet	1	Not available	10/100 Base-T networking	0.1
DC power	1	Not available	Power input	Not available

Source1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Ports inventory USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1b, Ethernet 10/100 and Power. Maker back-view photo confirms one of each. TechRadar independently identifies single HDMI, USB-A and Ethernet. Remote USB-C excluded.

Smart home

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Thread border router

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

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

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

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/tvs/roku-ultra-2024-reviewRead 7 October 2026Smart-home section explicitly does not adopt any Matter connectivity. Review 2024 hardware, current maker still lists proprietary integrations only. Not inferred from absence in product table.

Smart home platforms

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

Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists Roku Smart Home, Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa. HomeKit is accessory integration, not Matter-controller proof.

Remote control

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Remote model

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

Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Remote control and box table explicitly Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition). Original supplied remote, not a later generic replacement.

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

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Remote microphone

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

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Hands-free and push-to-talk control explicitly described for Voice Remote Pro second edition. Slider green enables voice microphone. No capsule count claimed.

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

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

Roku Voice2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition remote supports hands-free Hey Roku voice commands and shortcuts. Other assistant integrations require external devices.

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

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

Power, Volume, Mute5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Second-edition description confirms TV power and volume controls. Its exact diagram includes mute among the shared core buttons. TV compatibility and remote setup affect operation. No input switching implied.

Remote finder

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly lost remote finder. Launch describes box-button and hands-free trigger.

Remote backlight

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Product explicitly backlit buttons on supplied Voice Remote Pro.

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

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

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery5Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-voice-remote-proRead 7 October 2026Charging section explicitly rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Second-edition full charge 5.5 h and typical 3 months remain in source context, not unsupported schema fields.

Remote charging port

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USB-C1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Box includes USB-C cable for remote, and launch explicitly USB-C charging for second edition.2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Second-edition remote explicitly convenient USB-C charging.

Software

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

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

Roku OS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Learn about Roku features identifies Roku OS. Launch OS revision unproved.

Operating system at launch

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

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App store

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

Roku Streaming Store6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact-model guide includes Roku Streaming Store link in footer and add-app guidance. Current platform store name.

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

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

Apple AirPlay 27Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026Compatibility table explicitly Ultra 4850 with Roku OS 9.4 or later for AirPlay 2. Apple host requires iOS 12.3 or macOS 10.14.5 or later, same network. Published minimum compatibility is not the launch OS.

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

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

Roku Voice, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact model compatibility supports Alexa and Google Home. Footer explicitly requires Alexa-enabled or Google Assistant-enabled external device. Roku Voice via remote, Siri via separate HomeKit support guide. Not onboard Alexa/Google microphones.7Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/360057488733Read 7 October 2026HomeKit section explicitly Siri control via supported Apple device. Basic remote commands via Siri only within AirPlay session. Google Assistant/Alexa integrations require external assistant devices as product footer states. Roku Voice runs from supplied remote.

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

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

Yes2Press releaseroku.com/blog/new-roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied second-edition Voice Remote Pro explicitly hands-free commands. Enabled remote microphone slider and nearby remote required.

Mobile remote platforms

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

Android, iOS6Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/learn-about-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850 guide Get the Roku mobile app explicitly iOS and Android for player control. No Windows capability inherited.

Accessibility features

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

Text-to-speech screen reader, Closed captioning10Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/enable-the-texttospeech-screen-readerRead 7 October 2026Explicit Roku Ultra support for text-to-speech screen reader in US. Software update may be required. Closed captioning separately linked in exact 4850 guide. No audio-description promise for every app.13Owner's manualsupport.roku.com/en-us/article/turn-on-closed-captioningRead 7 October 2026Roku closed captioning on compatible channel content. Available caption tracks and app settings vary. Exact 4850 guide explicitly links this feature.

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.

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

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Power

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Power supply

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

External DC adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Supplied external power adapter, dedicated Power connector and 12 V input shown in product details. Not USB-powered.

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

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12 V, 1.5 A1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Power input table literally 12 V - 1.5 A. Device input only. Does not prove included adapter output or power consumption.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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Dimensions and weight

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

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Width124.4Height25.4Depth127mm(4.9 × 1 × 5 in)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Maker size table publishes 124.4 x 127.0 x 25.4 mm without axis labels. Exact 4850R Dell retail table separately identifies width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Those labels establish the axis order. Stored metric values remain literal maker numbers, without converting rounded inches.15Retailer pagedell.com/en-us/shop/homeentertainment/apd/roku-ultra-4850r-network-audio-video-player-wireless-lan-usb-hdmi-cable-included/7t26pn/4850rRead 7 October 2026Exact 4850R Physical Characteristics names width 4.9 inches, depth 5 inches and height 1 inch. Used only to establish the axis order of maker literal metric dimensions.

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

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167.2g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Weight table explicitly 167.2 g (5.9 ounces). Player-only product details, no remote or adapter.

Remote dimensionsiSupplied remote body. Height is its length along the buttons, width is across the buttons and depth is front-to-back.

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

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

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

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Certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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

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In the box

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In the box

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

Roku Ultra streaming player, Roku Voice Remote Pro (2nd edition), USB-C charging cable for remote, Premium High Speed HDMI cable, Power adapter1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 4850R box inventory lists player, second-edition remote, remote USB-C cable, Premium High Speed HDMI cable and power adapter. No remote headphone jack, batteries or old-model extras imported.

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.

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

Yes1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact product box explicitly supplies a separate Premium High Speed HDMI cable.

Links

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Product page

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

www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra1Maker product pageroku.com/products/roku-ultraRead 7 October 2026Exact current 4850R product details, read as ordinary public HTML.

Spec sheet

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

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Manual

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

image.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf14Owner's manualimage.roku.com/c3VwcG9ydC1B/Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Roku support model 4850 link points to Roku-Ultra-2024-QSG.pdf. Independently downloaded one-page 2024 guide. No older UltraLT guide used.

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.

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

1year11Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.thdstatic.com/catalog/pdfImages/5b/5b125123-9613-4138-9e94-2095d9c4cb30.pdfRead 7 October 2026Roku-branded US streaming player warranty. Page 1: one year from original end-user purchase and delivery in US from Roku/authorized seller. Retailer-hosted maker document. Consumer statutory rights excluded.

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