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Model:
GA01919-US
SKU:
12377596

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 9410 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

93%
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like this better than the fire stick. Love the way the dash board looks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    parcony

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works likes its suppose to and easy to set up. I have 2 of these now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excelent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this product… It’s perfect, recommend to everyone

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great concept on paper.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use. The entire interface is clunky and laggy, slow to load on both wireless and the wired ethernet adapter from google. Even after the system update and a factory reset. The remote is cheap hollow plastic and feels like it won't last a month in my house. Upon installation, I upgraded to the latest system update as prompted. It never rebooted. I had to move my media center rack, unplug it from power, plug it back in and move the media center rack back in place. It was a major pain. Also, this only supports a 100 Mbps wired connection, not 1 Gbps. My personal preference in my home is wired ethernet. This isn't a bad thing for the chromecast with google tv, but thought I would mention it. Too many annoyances for me to deal with every evening.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s just great, easy to use. Setup takes some minutes… but it’s ok

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best in class for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best streaming device you can buy. The value is off the charts.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bill

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great.Took a little time setting up.This is a five star.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful, compact and beautiful streaming device

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this little streamer! I got it for the tv in my covered sun room at the back of the house. Network connection is great and it offers "Hey Google" access out there too. The white color goes well and "blend in" or disappear among other electronics. I have several subscriptions to different streaming services and this has them all available so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Got hung up in Plex and crashed my Plex server

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Everyone was raving about this streamer so I thought I'd try it out. I currently use an Apple TV 1080p and a couple Roku Ultras. Granted those devices cost 2x and 3x more than this Chromecast, but it was more sluggish right off the bat than all the reviews videos I watched. It's pretty slow to boot up as well, not that it should be booting up that often. I'm also prefer the plain jane UI's of the Roku and Apple TV to the Google TV UI. The nail in the coffin was when I tried to watch some full bitrate blurays ripped to my Plex server with the Plex app. They were very slow to load and one movie got hung up when I tried to skip chapters. The only way I could stop it from trying to play was to reboot my Plex server. Amazingly, rebooting the Chromecast wouldn't fix it. I put the Chromecast back in its box to return and played the same film through Plex on the Roku (ethernet) and even the lowly Plex app on my LG TV (wifi) and it played PERFECTLY. Wow.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi JimBanville,

      We're appreciative of the feedback you provided us. We're sorry to hear of the performance issue with your Chromecast with Google TV.

      Your Chromecast with Google TV was designed to provide you with a smooth experience. We recommend on trying out the troubleshooting steps below to see if the issue could be related to factors other than your Chromecast device:
      - Ensure that your Chromecast is connected to your 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.
      - Remove other connected devices on your Wi-Fi network and see if you will still encounter the same issue. Should you verify congestion, then we recommend contacting your internet service provider for resolution.
      - We recommend a Wi-Fi network with 25 Mbps download speed that can ensure smooth 4K experience.
      - If it does not work, you may try restarting your Chromecast by going to Settings > System > Restart.
      - If it's still unresolved, perform a factory reset on the Chromecast with Google TV:
      a. While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV, hold down the button on the Chromecast device for at least 25 seconds or until the solid LED light turns into a flashing red light.
      b. Once the LED light turns blinking white and the TV goes blank, release the button. The Chromecast device will begin the reboot sequence.

      If you will still face the same issue even after following the steps we provided, we need to find out what may be causing it. Feel free to contact us so we can improve your experience here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and Fast

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and quickly. Sometimes too quickly when holding down a direction to go across a row or down several rows-Zoom! The remote has better range than my Roku one does, a plus for the way I use these devices. It does sometimes feel a bit small. 4 stars because the app my wife most uses--like 98% of the time--is Still Not Available (on Android, Chromecast): AT&T TV. (but it runs on my Chromebook? Go figure)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, portable and very Smooth to Navigate

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The price is just right, the UI is very smooth and easy to follow and navigate. It makes any tv SMART to the next level. All your Favorites Streaming apps available and then some. Connectivity and set up it is easy, future proof with 4K playback, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos ready, the Feature for YOU tab, arranges shows/content to your potential liking, works well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is really nice having everything on one screen and navigate from there.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Dea;

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this. First time cord cutter and this works well. Better than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wish it were available in black

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I consider this a major upgrade from previous Chromecasts. Quick and easy set up. Great streaming experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromecast Review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it! Easy to set up with many apps. Project feature easy to execute.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mighty little device!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little device! This small, economical but very mighty device does everything it should be doing flawlessly. The only concern I have (and hence 4 stars instead of 5) is the tiny remote that is arguably very hard to hold. The volume control button, which can be used to control the TV/sound system when setup properly, is also badly positioned such that pressing it with your thumb can easily cause the remote to slip out of your hands. Nothing "bad", just could be a little more thought out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 4k streaming device at $50

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This 4k chromecast is awesome. For the money, you can't beat it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The device works great. Easy to install and use. Google tv is amazing.0

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product. Easy to use.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product. Easy to use on any TV with HDMI input.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow! This is really amazing! Much better than others I have had in the past!

    I would recommend this to a friend