Google Chromecast (2nd Gen, 2015)

Google's 2015 Chromecast is a disc-shaped 1080p dongle whose short, flexible captive HDMI cable tucks the plug neatly behind the TV — a fix for the first model's port-straining weight. It maxes out at Full HD 1080p and has no Ethernet jack, casting over improved 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi. Power comes from a Micro-USB port via the included 5V adapter; a TV USB port can work but the wall adapter is more reliable. Below you'll find each port and the right cable.

Google’s 2015 disc-shaped Chromecast: a 1080p caster with a captive HDMI plug and Micro-USB power, Wi-Fi only.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Google
Release Year
2015
Model Number
NC2-6A5
Category
Streaming Device

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Label Notes
HDMI 1.4 (Type A – Standard) 1 HDMI (output) Captive male plug on short flexible cable; 1080p@60 max
USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) 1 Micro-USB (power) 5V from bundled adapter

Notes & Compatibility

1080p max. HDMI is a captive male plug on a short flexible cable (magnetized). Powered via Micro-USB. No Ethernet — Wi-Fi only.

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