Google Chromecast
Legacy generationDocumentation reviewed . Older model; not a current buying recommendation.
Current guidance
These articles describe older streaming hardware, not whichever model currently carries a similar brand name. Check the exact generation, streaming-service app support, security updates and television/HDMI compatibility. Old subscription prices, channel counts, bundled services and browser availability are historical. A television streamer is not automatically a smart-home hub, Thread border router or universal voice remote.
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Exact-generation feature and security-support matrix not fully verified.
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Sources and scope
Reviewed against documentation on October 3, 2026. No new hands-on testing.
Original article · historical archive
Written at the original publication date. Product features, prices, support and integrations may have changed. The guidance above takes precedence; historical claims have not all been reverified.
The Google Chromecast lets you control your TV with your phone. After connecting the device to an HDMI port you can stream entertainment from your phone, laptop, or tablet. You can turn your TV into a picture frame, mirror any website, or mirror any app on your Android device.
A closer look
