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Google TV Streamer (4K)

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TV Streamer (4K)

Released September 2024.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 202623 September 2024 maker post says officially on shelves tomorrow. September month corroborated by 24 September FlatpanelsHD actual availability article. No private receipt required. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Max output resolution
3840 × 2160
HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Operating system
Google TV (Android TV OS)
Storage
32GB

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Ports

  • USB-C USB 2.0
  • HDMI 2.1
  • Ethernet

All specs

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
GRS6B, GA05662-US8Regulatory filingsupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/4541589Read 7 October 2026GRS6B is maker regulatory hardware identifier. GA05662-US is Porcelain US retail part number from B&H.28Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026MFR GA05662-US is exact US Porcelain retail SKU. GRS6B from Google regulatory manual.
GTIN / EAN
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.
Announced
6 August 20241Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026
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.
Predecessor
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$99.991Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original US launch price, excluding tax. Current store price is higher and is not launch price.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Markets
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.
Colours
Porcelain, Hazel1Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamerRead 7 October 2026Original maker names. Hazel is exclusive to US Google Store. Porcelain is available in the retained US reference SKU.
Form factor
Box6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

Video output

Max 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.
Max output 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.
Video output modes
Width (px)Height (px)Refresh rate (Hz)
3840216060
Source27Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1926085-REG/google_ga05662_us_tv_streamer_4k.htmlRead 7 October 2026Explicit supported UHD HDMI output 3840 x 2160p at 60 fps. HDR/bit depth/chroma not scoped in this row, so omitted. Does not imply maxima at lower resolutions.
HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published output HDR formats. This is not every local file profile.
Dolby Vision profiles
5, 823Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review reports profile 5 and 8 support. Profile 7 UHD Blu-ray is not correctly supported. Kodi converts to 8 while Plex/Emby can fall back to HDR10. No profile level inferred.
HDMI version
2.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
HDCP version
Not available
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.
Automatic frame rate matching
Yes13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Maker Match content frame rate setting. App implementation and TV capability required. FlatpanelsHD 2024 found Netflix works while several other apps do not.
Dynamic range matching
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.
Upscaling
Not available

Video decoding

Video codecs
MPEG-2, MPEG-4, HEVC, VP9 Profile 2, AV1, H.26423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Review device specification lists these formats. AV1 playback confirmed in YouTube and Netflix. No generic chip decode levels copied.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact device playback table demonstrates H.264 hardware-accelerated playback.
Video decode limits
CodecWidth (px)Height (px)Max frame rate (fps)
H.2643840216030
HEVC3840216060
VP93840216060
AV13840216060
Source31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Published playback-test maxima: H.264 4K30, HEVC 4K60, VP9 4K60 and AV1 4K60, all marked hardware accelerated. Profile, level, bit depth, individual test player and file parameters are unpublished. Review discusses Kodi and Plex but does not bind each row to either. These are reviewer test ceilings, not universal SoC limits.
Video containers
Not available
DRM systems
Widevine L1, PlayReady31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists Google Widevine L1 and PlayReady. These names do not establish every streaming service resolution or current app certification.

Audio

Audio formats
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Published support. Codec transport and app-specific passthrough are not inferred.
Audio passthrough formats
Not available
Dolby Atmos
Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker audio format support. Requires compatible content, app and external audio equipment. No TrueHD passthrough inferred.
Audio channel configurations
Not available
Max audio sample rate
Not available
Max audio bit depth
Not available
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.
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available

Processor and memory

System on chip
MediaTek MT869623Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review identifies MT8696. Android Authority firmware investigation corroborates.
CPU
Quad-core ARM Cortex-A5523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact device review names 4 ARM A55 cores. Processor-clock conflict omitted.
CPU cores
423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026
Max CPU clock
Not available
GPU
Imagination Technologies PowerVR Rogue GE921523Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact review hardware table names PowerVR Rogue GE9215. Clock omitted.
RAM
4GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
RAM type
Not available
Storage
32GB5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Marketed 32 GB built-in storage, decimal GB. Available space is smaller.
Storage type
eMMC (3D TLC NAND)24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights physical teardown identifies Kioxia 32 GB 3D TLC NAND with eMMC controller. Not a removable expansion device.
Expandable storage
Not available
Storage expansion methods
Not available

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 55Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
Wi-Fi MIMO
2x2 MIMO24Reviewelectronics360.globalspec.com/article/22152/techinsights-teardown-google-tv-streamer-4kRead 7 October 2026TechInsights main-board component inventory identifies installed MediaTek 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.1 radio. Not borrowed from another streamer.
Built-in Ethernet speed
1,000Mbps5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
Optional Ethernet adapter support
Not available
Bluetooth version
5.15Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026
Ports
ConnectorCountVersionRoleData speed (Gbps)
USB-C1USB 2.0Power and dataNot available
HDMI12.1Video and audio outputNot available
Ethernet1Not availableNetwork1
Source5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026One physical USB-C, HDMI Type A and RJ45. USB-C powers the box and also carries data. No USB bandwidth inferred from connector shape.31Reviewandroidpctv.com/google-tv-streamer-4k-reviewRead 8 October 2026Device description and connectivity section identify USB-C 2.0 OTG. Compatible USB 3.0 hubs do not make the device port USB 3.0. No measured transfer speed or storage adoption capability is inferred.

Smart home

Thread border router
Yes5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Thread border router.
Matter controller
Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026Maker describes a hub for Matter and Google Home allowing setup and control of smart home devices. Does not mean accessory-only Matter support.
Smart home platforms
Google Home, Matter6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/answer/15273676Read 7 October 2026

Remote control

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.
Remote connection
Bluetooth, Infrared9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth controls the streaming box. Infrared controls TV, soundbar or receiver.
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.
Remote voice assistants
Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV is a later software feature. Original Google announcement explicitly began Streamer rollout in US/Canada in November 2025, with en-US, en-CA and fr-CA. Current help guide requires eligible Google TV software, account/profile and age 18+, and selected countries/languages. It is not a launch feature or hands-free microphone claim.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Press and hold remote microphone button activates Google Assistant.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-device rollout. Existing Assistant experience replaced for eligible profiles. Remote microphone path remains subject to eligible software and account.
Remote TV control
Power, Volume, Input selection20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15157668Read 7 October 2026Supplied remote programmable TV power/volume buttons and customizable input shortcut. Infrared needs line of sight. HDMI-CEC supported by compatible TVs.
Remote finder
Yes19Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-tv-streamer-top-featuresRead 7 October 2026Press rear button under five seconds, use Google Home app or ask linked Assistant device. Supplied remote plays a chime.
Remote backlight
No26Press articleandroidauthority.com/google-tv-backlit-remotes-3527400Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly says supplied current Streamer remote lacks backlit keys. New OS backlight setting is not a new supplied remote.
Remote power
2 AAA alkaline batteries (included)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Two included AAA cells. Box guide explicitly calls them alkaline.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/15323053Read 7 October 2026Item 5: two AAA alkaline batteries power remote.
Remote charging port
Not available

Software

Operating system
Google TV (Android TV OS)5Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/google_tv_streamer_specsRead 7 October 2026Google TV interface on Android TV OS. Later software updates are distinct from original launch version.
Operating system at launch
Android TV OS 1423Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026October 2024 review and September release-day article identify Android 14 preloaded. Later platform versions not stored as launch.
App store
Google Play Store25Reviewandroidauthority.com/google-tv-streamer-review-3482950Read 7 October 2026Exact device review says Google TV accesses Google Play Store. TV-compatible catalog only, not every Android phone app.
Casting protocols
Google Cast23Reviewflatpanelshd.com/review.phpRead 7 October 2026Built-in Google Cast. 2024 review found no automatic frame-rate matching for cast route. Service login may be required. No AirPlay inferred.
Voice assistants
Google Assistant, Gemini for TV17Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/16522213Read 7 October 2026Gemini for TV later software support is profile, firmware, age and region dependent. Original US/Canada rollout is independently named by Google. Current guide keeps Google Assistant for under-18 non-child profiles. Gemini for Home on external speakers is distinct.18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer button instruction names Google Assistant. External Gemini for Home is separate.29Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googletv/thread/386781142/whats-new-on-your-google-tv-streamer-gemini-for-tv-more-freeplay-channelsRead 7 October 2026Google Community Manager official November 10, 2025 announcement explicitly names Streamer rollout US/Canada, English US/Canada and French Canada, adults 18+. Public indexed full announcement read. Direct web read returns shell. Current help page supplies eligibility conditions.
Hands-free voice control
Yes18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/7582438Read 7 October 2026Hands-free TV playback and control requires a linked Google smart speaker or display on the same account and home network. Spoken Hey Google commands act through that external microphone. The Streamer has no built-in hands-free microphone. Its own remote voice path requires holding the microphone button. Availability depends on supported services, profile, language and current assistant software. Gemini for Home is on external speakers/displays, distinct from Gemini for TV.
Mobile remote platforms
Android, iOS16Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/11221499Read 7 October 2026Google Home or Google TV app. Android Google TV app 4.27.8.93 or later. iPhone requires iOS 14 or later and latest supported app.
Accessibility features
TalkBack screen reader, Closed captions, Switch Access, Text scaling, Audio description search13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/10117046Read 7 October 2026Display settings explicitly offers Text scaling to enlarge or decrease onscreen text.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googletv/answer/10070337Read 7 October 2026Exact Streamer accessibility overview links this OS guide. Apps may not honor caption settings. Audio description search requires remote mic and supported content.22Owner's manualsupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/17066454Read 7 October 2026Exact Google TV Streamer accessibility overview links full Google TV accessibility guide and TalkBack setup.

Gaming

Game services
Not available
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.

Power

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.
Rated power input
Not available
Included adapter output
7.5W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026GRS6B ecodesign table names G1002/G1003 supplied external adapters with 5.0 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W output. General maker spec also names 5 V/1.5 A supply. Adapter output is not device input or draw.
Max power consumption (claimed)
Not available
Standby power (claimed)
0.9W12Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9851803Read 7 October 2026Maker maximum networked standby 0.9 W with Ethernet plus Bluetooth. Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth is 0.6 W. Tests at 230 V 50 Hz per EN 50564:2011, after 20 minutes. Ordinary off/standby unavailable. This is a maker compliance claim, not third-party measured standby.

Measured

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

Dimensions and weight

Dimensions
Not available
Weight
Not available
Remote dimensions
Width38Height137Depth16mm(1.5 × 5.4 × 0.6 in)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026Source 137 x 38 x 16 mm. Maker remote page labels length 137, width 38, height 16. Mapped to button-axis height, across-button width and thickness depth.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Dimensioni e peso explicitly labels length 137 mm, width 38 mm, height 16 mm. Mapped to schema button-axis height, across-button width, and depth. Same named Streamer Voice Remote corroborates supplied-remote specification. No replacement battery bundle or SKU inferred.
Remote weight
63g(2.2 oz)9Maker product pagesupport.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409Read 7 October 2026With two AAA batteries, 63 g. Maker separately states 40 g without batteries.30Maker product pagestore.google.com/it/product/google_tv_streamer_remoteRead 7 October 2026Exact named remote page separately states 40 g without batteries and 63 g with two AAA cells.

Certifications

FCC ID
Not available
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.

In the box

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

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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