Last updated: April 26, 2024
Here are the latest firmware versions and release notes for Chromecast devices. You'll also find steps to check the current firmware version and update Chromecast.
Firmware updates are done in stages. The production firmware versions listed are updated once the version is available to all devices.
Release notes
Current Preview Program firmware version
Device | Firmware version | What's included in the update |
Chromecast (2nd gen) | 1.56.275994 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast (3rd gen) | 1.56. 291998 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast Ultra | 1.56.281627 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast Audio | 1.56.281627 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Cast for Android TV | 1.56.292394 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Want to test drive the latest firmware version before it's released broadly? Join the Chromecast Preview Program.
Current production firmware version
Device | Firmware version | What's included in the update |
Chromecast (1st gen) | 1.36.159268 |
Bug fixes and improvements Note: Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended, which means it no longer receives software or security updates, and Google doesn't provide technical support. Users might notice a degradation in performance. |
Chromecast (2nd gen) | 1.56.275994 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast (3rd gen) | 1.56.291998 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast Ultra | 1.56.281627 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast Audio | 1.56.281627 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Cast for Android TV | 1.56.292394 | Bug fixes and improvements |
Chromecast with Google TV (4K) |
Build number: STTL.240508.005 |
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Chromecast with Google TV (HD) |
Build number: |
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Check the firmware version of your Chromecast device
- Open the Google Home app
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- Tap and hold your device's tile.
- Tippen Sie auf Einstellungen
Device information.
- Under "Technical information," check for Cast firmware: "X.XXX.XXXXX." If the device is on Fuchsia, check for System firmware version: "X.XXXXXXXX.X.XXXXXXX".
Download the latest Chromecast with Google TV system update
Your device will usually download updates automatically. To manually download the latest update, follow these steps:
- Go to the home screen of your Chromecast with Google TV.
- Choose Einstellungen
System
Über uns
System update.