
Those who own the predecessor do not necessarily have to switch to the Chromecast 3. Owners of the first generation benefit from the support of the 5 GHz band.
Stream from Android and iPhone. You have hundreds of Android or iPhone apps to choose from and can start and pause playback directly from your smartphone. Stream content from your laptop to the TV. You can stream content from your laptop to the TV using the Chrome browser, browse the internet, or watch media on the big screen. This allows you to control your TV from your tablet. This turns your Android or iOS tablet into an even better entertainment center: simply tap the cast icon in a compatible app.
Streaming platform | Android TV |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Operating System Version | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Max. video resolution standard | Full HD |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Item number | 10041630 |
Manufacturer | |
Category | Streaming box |
Manufacturer no. | GA00439 |
Release date | 1/11/2018 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Carboniferous |
Data storage | Stick |
Streaming platform | Android TV |
Max. video resolution standard | Full HD |
Max. Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) |
Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
USB ports | Micro USB-B |
Audio Connections | HDMI (1x) |
Audio formats | MP3 VBR, WAV |
Video file formats | mp4 |
Power consumption | 900 W |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Google Assistant |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Google fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB cable |
Length | 51.81 mm |
Width | 13.80 mm |
Height | 16.20 mm |
Weight | 40 g |
Length | 13.90 cm |
Width | 12.70 cm |
Height | 6.10 cm |
Weight | 254 g |
Product Safety |
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Source: GalaxusThose who own the predecessor do not necessarily have to switch to the Chromecast 3. Owners of the first generation benefit from the support of the 5 GHz band.
Those who own a Chromecast V2 do not necessarily have to switch. Owners of the first generation, on the other hand, will benefit from the innovations, such as support for the 5 GHz band.
Responsive, small and affordable: the new Chromecast builds entirely on the strengths of its predecessors. This means that it is still useless without a smartphone. Those who miss a remote control are better off using the Amazon Fire TV stick.