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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

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

93%
would recommend
to a friend
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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Streaming Device

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

    I decided to buy this streaming device for my S-N-L. I brought it for her to replace the Google Asus Nexus Player I brought her 6-7 years ago. Which is still working. Was going to wait & give it to her for Christmas. But decided to just give it to her as soon as it arrived. Only took 2 days for it to arrive from BB. She said this is so much better and faster than the old streaming Nexus Player.

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

    Can bring life to any dying tvs technology

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Google did not let me down. I bought this because my smart tv is a vizo and it's Xmb (cross media bar) really sucks, It was slow and it didn't have disney plus....This is where the Chrome Cast shines. It replaced all media watching on the tv...turning my Vizio into a 4k monitor and that is amazing. It also received updates a lot and that was good because tiny issues were resolved quickly.

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

    One of the best media players out there

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

    I don't understand the negitive reviews this is very comparable to quality with nivida shields. People need to realize yes it's new so there will be more support to come, theres also something you can do to speed up the chromcast alot more, go into settings and turn on developer options and go to animations and change them from 1x to .5 times it speeds up the chromcast by alot. I haven't had any problems with crashing or anything like that

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

    So good, I can't believe it is only $50.

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

    This is an exceptional value and amazing upgrade to my clunky Samsung interface on my TV. Setup was super easy and integrates into the Google Home ecosystem pefectly. The included remote, which separates this from previous versions of chromecast, is a nice upgrade to the one that came with the TV. I was surprised to find that the buttons were mapable. It easily controls the volume and power functions on my TV. Worth every penny!

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

    Excellent device but it was just not for me.

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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.

    Very smooth UI and all the app choices you would want. Now my issue with it (and the reason I returned it) is because it will not work with the 1A / 5V power provided by the TV's USB port. It needs more than that so you are forced to use the included power adapter. The way my TV is set up It has not visible cables so I just wanted to connect this device to it and forget about it. Unfortunately this was not for me but if you have a setup where you have a power outlet behind your TV or not care about the dangling cable then this one is definitely for you

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

    Make an older TV into a Smart TV easily

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

    This is a very easy, cost-effective way to make an old TV into a Smart TV. It works as well as my Smart TVs, breathing new like into an old TV that I might otherwise have tried to replace.

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

    Well worth the money for the upgrade

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

    A solid upgrade from the last model. The interface/firmware is super stable, consistent and very easy to connect with. Once you are connected once to a known network, you never have to reinput a password. Well worth the money even if you already own a previous version

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

    Google 4k awesome app device

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

    I love this gadget. Pros:fast, easy to use, voice functions, no cons. Just a great little device.

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

    Significantly better than Roku.

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

    This is head and shoulders above the interface of Roku. I love the simplicity of how it merges all the shows that I'm watching across platforms and includes the suggestions. The overall Google suggestions and watchlist (at the risk of privacy, I guess) is fantastic. It also gives you options of the platforms which you want to watch. I have the latest roku and this, and as an otherwise Apple user, I prefer this 10/10. Docking 1 point because the remote's direction buttons are janky. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi SleepyPenguin, thanks for giving us a review about the Chromecast with Google TV, and we’re glad that you love the Google TV experience. But we’re sorry to learn that the remote buttons sometimes don't work.

      You can do the following troubleshooting steps that might improve the performance of the Voice Remote:
      - Move or test the remote closer to the TV. The distance between the remote and the Chromecast should not exceed 10 meters
      - Move the dongle away from other HDMI cables.
      - Move the position of the dongle, and flip it over.

      Also, Google is committed to keeping your data private and safe. The Google Privacy Policy applies to all Google services, including the Google Home app and Google Nest, Google Home, and Chromecast devices. The Google Nest Privacy Help Center article provides more details about how Google Nest connected home devices and services work, and how we collect and use data when you use these devices and services.

      If your Web & App Activity is turned on, we save your activity on Google sites and apps (including the Google Home app), to give you more personalized experiences across Google services. You can turn Web & App Activity off at any time by going to myactivity.google.com.

      Please visit this help article to learn more about Chromecast, Google Nest and your privacy: https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/9001232

      For further assistance or for any concerns, please visit us at the following link and we’ll help the best way we can: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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

    Probably the easiest setup of any smart device I've used. Works great and a very nice user interface.

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

    Everything the expert reviews say it is!

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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.

    After doing many hours of research, I decided to go with this device and it has not disappointed. The "new" Google TV is working great! I am using it with YouTube TV and several other free apps. No hiccups! I have it on 2 tvs and I am using 2 other Smart Samsung TV's that don't need a streaming device. I might buy 2 more because I like the Google TV unified interface so much better than the Samsung TV version.

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

    Chromecase w Google TV 4K purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Connected this to an older Samsung TV. Works great. I have to reset it every couple of months but very satisfied.

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

    Best Chromecast So Far!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little device packs a punch. The interface is relatively straighforward. The features are great (now that Stadia is also available on it). I have used Roku and Fire Stick, but I'm sticking with GoogleTV. Only drawback is the limited storage space, but I was able to resolve that using an attached hub that also provides Ethernet for greater stability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi FraggleMark, thanks for sending in your review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your experience with your Chromecast with Google TV and appreciate that you made some efforts to improve the performance of your device. Please know that your feedback with the storage will be relayed to the right team for future improvements. If you have additional questions or need further assistance please don't hesitate to contact us on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Streaming

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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 this and a firestick. This is much quicker and I like the interface better than the firestick.

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

    Love!

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

    Love love love! My favorite streaming device, so easy to hook up and pretty snappy quick.

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

    Best streaming stick

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

    Easy to use and a great remote that controls tv, soundbar and casting device. Beats Roku and others

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

    Great buy

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

    Love this Chromecast it makes it so easy to access all my apps on my old tv

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

    Great 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.

    Works great. Very fast and easy to use streaming device. Much better than Amazon Fire stick.

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

    Chromecast w/ Google TV Review

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

    Easy to set up & use and very versatile. The remote really great.

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

    Upgrade from Roku Streaming Stick

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

    Pros: Easy setup. I like how it shows all of my streaming services in one dashboard. Input, volume, and power buttons for TV are really nice upgrade from my old streaming stick. Cons: You can't use the USB port on the TV to power it. Must run to a plug. Remote is really slick and smaller and buttons are too so it's easy to press wrong button and/or drop remote. Not a huge deal. Just took some adjustment. Love it still.

    I would recommend this to a friend