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Chromecast with Google TV, the first patch of 2023 arrives

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The first update of 2023 for Chromecast with Google TV is in distribution, according to what the overseas colleagues of 9To5Google report: it is also the first update in seven months. The build is marked with the code STTE.220621.019.A2. The changelog is quite terse, and includes only three entries:

Current Preview Program firmware version

Device Firmware version What’s included in this software update
Chromecast (1st gen) 1.36.159268 Bug fixes and improvements
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

Check the firmware version of your Chromecast device

  • Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
  • Touch and hold your device’s tile.
  • Tap Settings  and then Device information.
  • Under “Technical information,” check for Cast firmware: “X.XXX.XXXXX.” If the device is on Fuchsia, check for the 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 Settings and then System and then About and then System update.

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