480p (60Hz)
But who would want to go lower than 4K 60Hz? If you need to, there are now more options.
Chromecast Connectivity Reliability Improved
These granular controls might not matter if the bugs in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity persists. Google also fixed these reliability bugs.
In a report by Android Central, you may now say goodbye to the stuttering problems with Bluetooth audio that ruins your binge-watching. If you re on a 5Ghz Wi-Fi or a Mesh network, good news, expect better stability on the new update.
The complete list of improvements on the latest Chromecast update is listed below:
Google updates latest Chromecast with more HDR controls and improved Wi-Fi performance
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Google is rolling out a new April update for the Chromecast with Google TV that launched last year. It’s a fairly large update for a streaming device totaling 166MB on my Chromecast but includes numerous improvements.
Once you’ve installed the new software and restarted your Chromecast, you’ll be able to dig a little deeper into video settings than was previously possible. In the new “advanced video controls” area of settings, you’re now given the ability to choose your preferred dynamic range format. Options include Dolby Vision, HDR, or even SDR if you want to keep it there. You can also manually switch to a ton of resolutions at various refresh rates from this menu: