Chromecast firmware versions and release notes

Last updated: July 11, 2022

Here are the latest firmware versions and release notes for Chromecast devices. You’ll also find steps to check the current firmware version of your device.

Firmware updates are done in stages. The production firmware versions listed are updated once the version is available to all devices.

Release notes

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)	1.56.275994	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	1.56.275391	Bug fixes and improvements

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

Current Production firmware version

Device	Firmware version	What's included in this software update
Chromecast (1st gen)	1.36.157768	Bug fixes and improvements
Chromecast (2nd gen)	1.56.275994	Bug fixes and improvements
Chromecast (3rd gen)	1.56.275994	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	1.42.179832	Bug fixes and improvements
Chromecast with Google TV	Build number: QTS1.220504.008	Security update: Android security patch level updated May 2022 Platform improvements Additional bug fixes and performance improvements Additional improvements to WiFi/Bluetooth To manually download the latest update, follow instructions here.