Google has officially announced the Chromecast Ultra, the first Chromecast device with support for 4K Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) support. It is also faster than the earlier Chromecasts and has better dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac support. Google says that it is the fastest Chromecast yet.
You can stream 4K content from Netflix, YouTube and Vudu. Google Play Movies & TV will be getting 4K content later this year says Google and also says Chromecast Ultra automatically optimizes your TV’s picture even if your TV isn’t 4K-ready. Other features are similar to earlier Chromecast devices including, casting content from apps using your phone, tablet or laptop, mirroring content from Android device or from a browser tab on your laptop (using Chrome) to the TV and more.
Google Chromecast Ultra Specifications
- Up to 4K Ultra HD resolution
- Connectors: HDMI, Micro-USB, Ethernet
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) 1×2 SIMO
- Power adaptor with Ethernet port
Google Chromecast Ultra will be available in November for $69 (Rs. 4595 approx.) from the Best Buy, Google Store, Target, and Walmart in the U.S., as well as from international retailers in 15 more countries.