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Model:
GA01919-US
SKU:
12377596

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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 9410 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromecast

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

    Simple to install and use, organizers so our streaming services in one convenient interface. The controller is intuitively designed and works smoothly.

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

    Excellent, Intuitive Streaming Management

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

    I used to have Roku units that I purchased from Best Buy on all my TVs until Roku started sending notices that they were not able to reach agreements with various streaming services and threatening to discontinue those services. It is not my responsibility to participate in those resolutions. So I replaced all of my Roku units with Chromecast Wth Google TV. What a difference! These work so much easier and I recommend them to everyone! These units anticipate what you want to watch based on what you have viewed from multiple streaming services.

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

    Awsome

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

    Work wonderfully and way better than Roku, works well with my 4k tv. Easy set up and love the ability to cast. Easily hidden and takes no time at all to install.

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

    Great for casting oculus to your tv and streaming

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

    Mainly purchased this so i could cast my oculus quest 2 to my tv. Worked perfectly. Now i mostly use it for all my streaming services. Love it.

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

    My New Favorite Streaming Device

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

    If you live in the Google universe, this is the best streaming device out there. I started with one in the living room, but quickly went back to buy two more for my other TVs. The naming convention is confusing - this is much better than the original Chromecast device (without a remote) that requires a cell phone to use. This device can replace a Roku or an Apple TV. If you buy any movies or TV shows on an Android phone, they are watchable here on your TV. There are a ton of apps for streaming services including Netflix, Hulu, AppleTV, Disney+, Plex, Peacock, and more.

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

    Absolutely awesome, great upgrade

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

    Absolutely awesome hub for all of your apps. Very simple to use and I love the way you can see all available shows across the different apps on one screen. All for just $50.

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

    Impressive

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

    Honestly super impressed. Quality/speed is almost on par with Apple TV. Missing a couple apps but otherwise great for casting and streaming. Much better than a Firestick.

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

    Great Streamer with Stadia access

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

    Great streaming device. Much faster than my TV's smart features. And this Chromcast has a great remote and many more apps than my TV does. Also, you can use this for Stadia. Stadia is getting better, so this thing is like a futuristic game console. Great purchase. Only issue, and its minor, sometimes Youtube will freeze if you skip to Youtube with the button on the remote. Weird for that to happen on a Google device, but I'm sure they'll iron that out. If this happens to you, just unplug and reconnect power to the Chromecast. Then, go to Youtube from Home - that works great.

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

    Solid device and excellent value

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

    The Chromecast with GoogleTV works great. The interface is easy to navigate and signing in to various subscription services was straightforward. Looking forward to seeing more apps be made available for it along with the ability to pair a keyboard.

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

    Now Everyone Can Turn on the TV

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

    I really love this - I'm getting one for every smart tv we have. We no longer pay for cable TV, so we get our content from a variety of streaming services. Until I got this, I was the ONLY person in the house who could figure out how to turn on the television; now even beginners can do it. As I try to explain to my mother, you don't have to connect a computer or a tablet or a phone to the Chromecast every time you want to stream something, because it's all inside that tiny box. You only need to log into your (paid) streaming services once. They still don't really understand why it works, but they can use it. (Sigh of relief)

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

    Smart Tv or non smart tv makes no difference!

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

    Gift for my mother, easy to setup, easy to use, great interface allows you to customize the Home Screen to have only apps you pay for to pick from.

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

    Turned not so smart projector into a smart one

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

    This is a really nice product. I turned my 5 year old projector into a giant smart TV with this dongle. Definitely recommend it because it is very easy to use and fast.

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

    Go for it!

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

    This was a nice surprise. I've been using the Amazon FireTV for a few years now and we've been discussing within the family about a TV upgrade this Thanksgiving. *Luckily* the fireTV remote broke down and this device was almost the same price as the remote so I decided to go for this. The UI is so much better and fresher than FireTV at least, we've decided to skip the TV upgrade this year. Honestly! The tech is amazing as well - I have a FireTV with just the single Amazon remote; so I was pleasantly surprised when I could configure (easily!) the google TV remote for hardware controls as well like volume, power on/off etc.

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

    Transform your tv

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

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Chromecast is a game-changer for home entertainment! It seamlessly turns any TV into a smart TV, allowing me to stream my favorite shows, movies, and music directly from my phone or laptop to the big screen. Setting up Chromecast was incredibly easy; I simply plugged it into my TV's HDMI port and connected it to my Wi-Fi network. The Google Home app guided me through the process in minutes. I love how versatile Chromecast is. Whether I'm using it to watch YouTube videos, Netflix, Disney+, or even to cast photos from my phone, the streaming quality is excellent and reliable. It supports up to 1080p HD resolution, ensuring sharp and clear visuals. The best part is the affordability. Chromecast is a cost-effective way to upgrade your TV without having to buy a whole new smart TV. Plus, it's compact and portable, making it easy to take with me on trips or use in different rooms. Overall, Google Chromecast has transformed how I enjoy entertainment at home. It's reliable, easy to use, and offers fantastic value for money. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their TV viewing experience.

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

    Google Chromecast

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

    Easy to set up and easy to use, good price too! Good quality!

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

    Love the new Chromecast

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the new Chromecast. The remote controls volume and power on my tv which is nice. The interface is snappy. Has all the apps I need. Great device.

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

    Solid value.

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

    I use it mainly to watch YouTube on a secondary TV. I can also steam content stored on my PC with the Plex app which is nice. Seems to work well and I haven't noticed any major bugs or problems. I think it's a solid value. In comparison to my Roku Ultra: The Chromecast has a lot of advertising and channels that they want you to "discover". As opposed to Roku, you can delete all but the channels you want and the ads are less intrusive. Overall, I would recommend a Roku over this to most people unless you really love using Google's voice assistant. The Roku interface is just more intuitive and pleasant to use and you have access to a lot more apps. The Roku remote is also better and some have a headphone jack which is a nice feature. One cool thing about the Chromecast, you can easily take it with you and plug into a TV at a friend's house or on a trip.

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

    Works well with my old Sony TV

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

    Google site shows that this device requires a TV with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3 or higher built-in. So, I was really doubtful whether this will work on my old Sony TV from 2012. However, the device was easily detected by the TV and the remote control also became compatible with my TV. This is a very good product to convert your existing TV to a smart TV. Definitely recommended.

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

    Love my Chromecast

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

    Really great device that allows me to see all of my paid subscriptions in one screen (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, etc). Easy to connect. Remote is nice and simple.

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

    DVDs and wired is better.

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

    I think it's better than firetv 4k if you don't plan to use Alexa but fireTV works great with Alexa. I have both and Chromecast has a better user interface. I took a star off only because I just realized that streaming sucks in general. I should not have bought fireTV or Chromecast but a Roku ultra or above. People don't know that the cheaper the streamer the lower the bitrate and less quality video. Nvidia TV has the best quality video but it cost $200. Of course cable and fiber is probably better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there, Alex1joy. Thanks for your insightful review of the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). Your comparison with Fire TV 4K is valuable, and it's great to hear your thoughts on the user interface and Alexa integration. You mention noticing lower bit-rate and video quality on both devices compared to potentially higher-end streamers like Roku Ultra or NVIDIA Shield. This is an interesting observation that can vary depending on the specific streaming service, content and app. We hope that you continue to enjoy using your Chromecast. If you have more questions and other concerns, we recommend reaching out to our dedicated team of specialists on the Google Help Center here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle