Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’d give this product a 4.5 stars. My Sony TV (XBR-55X900E) does a great job with streaming apps! Connected via ethernet, I enjoyed a stable connect, quick processing and response time. However, if I made adjustments to the my Marantz AV7705 AV processor, the Sony would stop the app (YouTube, HBO Max, etc…) in order to display my processor’s on-screen menu options?! I love to play with my processor :) Debated between the Chromecast with Google TV dongle and a NVIDIA - SHIELD Android TV. I’m not a gamer. The Google dongle is cheaper and the specs for both piece of gear supported my UHD and HDR media streaming needs. My Sony’s processor is rock solid compared to the Google dongle. However, my Sony TV is connected via ethernet and Google dongle is a wireless connection. I’ve notice minor application launch lags and skipping past YouTube commercials with the Google dongle. Maybe I’ll invest in an ethernet port add-on for the Google dongle. Now the Google dongle has made some improvements over the Sony TV. Quicker main menu scrolling response. The voice control search is quicker and more intuitive. If you have a middle to upper tier Smart TV with optical audio connection sound bar, save yourself $50. Use the TV’s processor.

old chromecast bit the dust on last move, so picked up another - the remote was really handy. setup was easy and I had it up and running with netflix, hulu, peacock etc really quickly.

I have the original chrome cast and this is by far such an improvement!!! The integration with googles services and the apps available are top notch. Also having a remote to control it especially one that has voice controls is perfect!!!

I had an older, but extra, TV after receiving a fancy new TV set. So I had the brilliant idea to repurpose it and make it into a helpful spare. I had read about Chromecast and it sounded perfect. Indeed, it is everything I hoped for. It was easy to install with understandable prompts. And it is magic every time I turn on the old set, find a TV show on my smart phone, and hit the "cast to TV" button. Magic as the show turns up on my TV screen! I haven't explored all the on screen options yet, but the sale price of $39.99 was the best investment I have made in a long time. Magic!

The hardware change from the 3rd Generation (2018 version) is the addition of the remote (with a built in microphone) as well as a ton of new features. The biggest feature is Google TV which is the built in app where you can navigate through all your media content connected to your Google acocunt. It even has access to Apple TV. Additional features such as the USB-C port on the bottom can be expanded by connecting it to an expansion dongle where you can add anything from flashdrives, controllers, to webcams. Throw in a Google home/hub to the mix and you can automate your TV to your smart home usimg the routines feature. The one downside is the need for a subscription service to connect to the account if you want the best experience out of this device such as (but not limited to) Youtube Premium or Youtube TV. It will absolutely still work without it.

I am so glad Google designed this little thing. Works extremely well with our 5 year old hisense tv. Remote is easily programmable and Google does all the work for you. It organizes all of the streaming services you are subscribed to and puts them all on one screen by category. Nifty, awesome little gadget. Remote is extremely handy as it is programmed and can raise/lower volume and also turn on/off the Chromecast and tv simultaneously. Standby mode includes using your photo albums from google photos on your phone. Worth more in my opinion than retail price, for $50 this is a steal.

Love the device love the store easy to setup great for easy streaming

Probably the easiest instant Smart TV upgrade Item you can add to your home. The voice feature is awesome. being able to cast stuff from your phone to your TV is an added bonus. Remote is very tiny and easy to lose.

I run a small business with a focus on Cord Cutting Streaming and OTA support. Up until now I have always recommended Roku streamers. Now my recommendation is solidly behing Google TV. All things considered it is currently the best streamer on the market.

This is the best interface for a smart tv and love the ease of use

The interface is a lot better then the firestick and Roku. It's also faster and capable of connecting to more accessories. I read about it and decided to try it, nownIm planning on getting two more and getting rid of the firesticks and roku.

Excellent device to watch all of the various streaming services. I didn't think I would like the remote function as I like using my phone to stream things, but since having the remote I use it all the time. Smooth a fluid to scroll through youtube tv.

Picture quality was great. Easy to use. Not much faster than my Gen 1 Chromecast, but it looks and feels nice. :D

Really easy to set up. I was able to get 4K DolbyVision to stream through HBO Max onto my LG CX OLED, though I had trouble getting DolbyVision to work on other apps like Netflix and Disney+. If you’re looking for a cheaper alternative to something like an Apple TV, or you prefer the Google/Android ecosystem, this is for you.

Wish this would have been what Chromecasts were like when they first released. The remote is such a necessary feature for a streaming device. And this one works great, interface is easy to use. Has all the services, such as HBO Max. Pretty darn nice...

Very simple to install, setup, and use. We used this to get an older flat screen television to gain access to streaming services, but we find ourselves turning accessing it through voice commands just as much as using it for streaming. :)

Great value for its price. This is easy to use and is almost as quick/snappy as the NVIDIA SHIELD TV, but at a fraction of the cost. The remote is also top notch, and can be configured to work to control your TV or soundbar via HDMI CEC or IR sensor.

Perfect for any TV, or monitor, you want to turn into a Google TV device. The response is quick. Setup was a easy. The interface is very nice. The one downside is the lack of multiple account support. I hope they can update this in the future.

Easy way to connect everything at home you get a lot for your money. User friendly and outstanding performance. The only thing I would complain is the quality of the controller buttons they change color too quickly other than that amazing product.

I had an old chrome cast unit and trying to download and view a you tube video was impossible. I bought this unit at best buy and it 's great and does so much more. It beats my other streaming units, hands down. I don't need any of the other units.