The Chromecast with Google TV 4K is getting an update after nearly a year
The 4K model is getting fresh security patches and fixes, but the HD version misses out.
Google has announced the release of the first update for the Chromecast with Google TV 4K in 2026, coming nearly a year after its November 2025 update. This update brings the August 2026 security patch, alongside bug fixes and performance enhancements. However, the Chromecast with Google TV HD and the existing Google TV Streamer are not receiving corresponding updates at this time.
When Google replaced the Chromecast with Google TV 4K with the Google TV Streamer, they introduced a faster processor, but the initial launch was criticized for utilizing an older chipset that made the new hardware appear less ambitious than anticipated. Rumors now suggest that Google intends to address this issue by incorporating an even more powerful processor in the forthcoming next-generation Streamer.
However, until this newer model is launched, Google appears to have not entirely abandoned its commitment to its older Chromecast model.
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