Chromecast with Google TV FAQ
What’s the difference between Chromecast, Chromecast Ultra, and Chromecast with Google TV?
The Chromecast 3rd Generation, which is still available to buy, was released in 2018. It has no interface of its own, as it simply casts content from your phone, tablet, or laptop in 1080p.
The Chromecast Ultra, released in 2016 and discontinued in 2020, supported 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision video resolution, as well as Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia.
Chromecast with Google TV, released September 2020, is the first Chromecast to feature its own native interface and a voice remote. It supports 1080p, 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ video. It also has DTS, Dolby Digital+, Dolby Audio, and Dolby Atmos.
Does Chromecast with Google TV allow you to cast from your phone like Chromecast?
Even though it has its own interface like a standard streaming stick (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, etc.), Chromecast with Google TV still lets you cast from outside devices to your TV.
What are the power requirements for Chromecast with Google TV?
Unlike other streaming sticks, Chromecast with Google TV can’t be powered through a USB cord plugged into a TV port. It requires direct AC power from an adapter into a two-prong outlet.