Google Chromecast is a digital streaming stick, making all the current services like Prime Video, Netflix, Max streaming service, Disney+, etc. available on any TV or display with an HDMI port. Basically, it makes your simple TV a smart one at a very minimal cost. By Using Chromecast you can cast your smartphone and tablet screen onto the TV display.
Moreover, you can cast or mirror any content you are watching on your smaller devices. Chromecast 1st generation can stream content at 1080p@30fps. After the launch of Google Chromecast many applications like Netflix, prime video, and more, start the chromecast support. It was launched in 2013 and in a very short span of time, Chromecast 1st becomes very popular. That’s the reason Google has launched 6 more Chromecasts till now.
| Specification Chromecast (1st generation) | |
|---|---|
| Release date | July 24, 2013 |
| Launch price | US$35 |
| System on a chip | Marvell Armada 1500 Mini 88DE3005-A1[13] |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR3L |
| Storage | 2 GB |
| Display | 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps |
| Connectivity | HDMI, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n @ 2.4 GHz), Ethernet (with Ethernet power adapter) |
| Power | Micro-USB (USB port or power adapter) |
| Dimensions | 72 mm × 35 mm × 12 mm (2.83 in × 1.38 in × 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 34 g (1.20 oz) |
| Model Number | H2G2-42 |
It’s worth telling you that Google ends the official support for Chromecast 1st generation in April 2023.
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