Ethernet in Chromecast with Google TV? (aka Sabrina)

by mocelet

Post-launch edit. I finally bought a Vemont 5 in 1 USB-C adapter with Ethernet. Works with the provided power adapter, no need for Power Delivery or fancy technologies. Other hubs need PD power adapters and won't work on a regular 1.5A or 2A USB adapter.

The new Android TV from Google does not include Ethernet power adapter to cut price down (at least in the US, in Europe it's 70€), so... what are the options given it features just one USB-C?

There is a new official 100Mbps power adapter , similar to the one bundled with the previous 4K Chromecast Ultra. It's $20, that's paying a 40% overprice to get 100Mbps Ethernet. Feel they should have included it, specially with 4K game streaming in mind.

Let's discuss more options...

I know there are some USB-C hubs with Power Delivery, Ethernet, card readers and so on, usually made for laptops. Old Aukey 5 in 1 hubs work but there are some comments stating new revisions don't... Feel like they're overkill anyway, but some are priced similar to the official adapter yet provide many more features. They're also clunky and it's another box.

Also, is there any chance that the old micro-USB power adapter from Chromecast Ultra would work here with micro-USB to USB-C adapter?

Edit: It's been confirmed that there's no way to make the old Ethernet adapter work with the new Chromecast. Source here .

513

Maybe we could wait a few days and we'll get the official response.

tekcomms

You have been able to use ethernet on every single chromecast to date either through the official ethernet adapter or the many USB power leads with built-in ethernet.

I would think the new Sabrina model will be no different but with USB-C

There is a chance that the current adapter may work through a suitable OTG converter cable but will the adapter be powerful enough is another question

darkuni

I just tested and confirmed this works:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PPGWQ15/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used an PD RavPower battery pack for the juice. Watched about 15 minutes of a 4k movie on Amazon Prime as a test.

TeutonJon78

Given the specs, a USB power delivery hub might not be overkill.

Sabrina doesn't have any USB ports and only 8 GB storage. If you want to add many games or things like a webcam for Duo or Zoom, then it would be quite useful.

Edit: It has only a USB port designed for charging.

unseenmover

Is there any chance that the old micro-USB power adapter from Chromecast Ultra would work here with micro-USB to USB-C adapter?

Thats what i'd try. I've used one of these for my phone charger and its worked fine. Only drawback i can think of is if the C to mini adapter is the same USB variant as the C.

zacce

Is there any chance that the old micro-USB power adapter from Chromecast Ultra would work here with micro-USB to USB-C adapter?

Q to you: If you use USB-c port for the adapter, how will you power the unit?

superdroidtv

What is the usb protocol used on this type c connector. 2.0 or 3.0? Ultimately this is the determining factor whether it will support full gigabit ethernet speed or just fast ethernet speed.

crogs571

Geez... People bitch about companies still using microUSB and now the suggestion here is to take that perfectly good usb-c port and throw a microUSB adapter on it with a usb-c adapter. When the easy solution is to buy a usb-c hub with pass through power. But thays overkill, and it's better to buy an old Ethernet microUSB power adapter and add a micro to c adapter to it. Then you'd need an otg dongle to even add a hard drive.

Genius idea folks. 🙄

check_mate12813

Did you ever find an answer on whether we can just use a USB C to micro USB adapter to avoid buying a new Ethernet adapter for this? Appreciate any input!

zeta_cartel_CFO

100 mbps is still plenty for 4k game stream.