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 1.36.159268
Chromecast (2nd gen) — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast Ultra — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast Audio — Firmware version 1.42.172094
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 1.36.157768
Chromecast (2nd gen) — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast Ultra — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Chromecast Audio — Firmware version 1.42.172094
Cast for Android TV — Firmware version 1.36154871
How to check your firmware version
To check which firmware version you're on:
- Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
- Open the Google Home app
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- Tap your Chromecast device
Settings
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- Scroll to the bottom and look for Cast firmware version: X.XX.XXXXXX.