Chromecast firmware versions

Chromecast firmware versions

Here are the latest firmware version for Chromecast (1st gen), Chromecast, and Chromecast Audio devices.

Current Preview Program firmware version 

Chromecast (1st gen)  —  Firmware version 1.29.104827 ​

Chromecast  — Firmware version 1.29.104827 

Chromecast Ultra — Firmware version  1.29.104827

Chromecast Audio — Firmware version 1.29.106147​

Want to test drive the latest firmware version before it's released broadly? Join the Chromecast Preview Program. 

Current production firmware version

Chromecast (1st gen)  —  Firmware version 1.29.104827

Chromecast  — Firmware version 1.29.104827 ​

Chromecast Ultra — Firmware version 1.29.106401

Chromecast Audio — Firmware version 1.29.106147​

Cast for Android TV — Firmware version 1.29.104695

How to check your firmware version

To check which firmware version you're on,
  1. Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device. 
  2. From your mobile device, open the Google Home app Google Home app.
  3. Tap DEVICES Devices to see your available Chromecast devices. 
  4. Scroll to find the device card for the Chromecast you'd like to find the firmware version for.
  5. In the top right corner of the device card, tap the device card menu Menu.
  6. Tap Settings.
  7. Scroll to the bottom and look for Cast firmware version: X.XXX.XXXXX. 

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