Will Chromecast with Google TV (4K) bought in the US work on a PAL TV (specifically in Malaysia)?

Question

Hoping to buy my father in law, visiting from Malaysia, a Chromecast with Google TV for Christmas. However, if it won't work there due to NTSC/PAL issues, I don't want to waste time/money getting it here (in the US). (I know the US model comes with a US power adapter, but getting one of those in Malaysia is easy. I also assume the 220V/50 Hz power there won't be an issue since the adapters all put out the same voltage/current, typically.)

Should I buy him one here, or just somehow get one from Shopee or Lazada in Malaysia (which seems riskier to me)? Thanks!

latinriky78 · Accepted Answer

Yes, it works on any TV with HDMI inputs around the world.

whlthingofcandybeans · Answer

PAL and NTSC aren't really a thing anymore.  They were analogue TV standards as far as I know.

kobain2k1 · Answer

Pal and NTSC are not a thing anymore. A 1080p/4K  hdmi connection is just that. A Chromecast signal through HDMI is no different than an HDMI signal coming out of a computer now.

bkk-bos · Answer

Just as an FYI, I bought a Chromecast w/Google TV from Lazada Thailand and have had no issues with it. Works as it should.

TeutonJon78 · Answer

The only HW issue might be wifi, as any US model will be locked to US wifi band limits (channels and power).

JonTravel · Answer

My US One works fine with PAL in the UK