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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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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

93%
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty solid

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

    I already have a smart tv fully loaded with apps, but im slowly adopting the google ecsystem so wanted give this a try. Overall, its solid, but probably a small downgrade from just using LGs built in apps. My biggest issues, its noticeably slower, and not as smooth. Apps take much longer to get a video pumping out than i expected, amazon prime videos taking the longest for some reason. I can click on a video on prime and it loads for 30-50 seconds before playing. The navigation is locked at 60hz, my TV is 120hz, so just browsing on the chromecast vs LG looks much worse. Negatives aside, i love the recommendations tab, the watch tab, and the continue watching tab, they're very convenient. All the shows you're watching across all apps show up on the main menu, vs having to open each app. I usually watch multiple shows at once, so this makes it so much easier so i dont forget any. Overall, its a solid device. If you have a smart tv already like myself, the tabs i mentioned above is worth buying this for by itself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi there, Chris94! Thanks for trying out Chromecast with Google TV (4K). We appreciate your insights and we’re glad to hear that you’re loving the recommendations tab and other features that you use. However, we do apologize for the less than ideal performance you get with the slow load times when you open up an app or when you play your favorite videos. We're here to help you and we would love to help improve your experience as best as we can.

      If you're having another TV in your home, we recommend trying out your Chromecast with Google TV (4K) with it to see if you will encounter the same issue. Alternatively, most buggy and performance issues can be fixed by resetting your Chromecast device. Keep in mind that this process will erase your data and you may need to set it up again but you still get an out of the box experience by trying it out. Here are the steps:
      With the Chromecast Voice Remote:
      - In the upper right of your TV screen, select your profile and then Settings.
      - Select System and then About and then Factory Reset.
      From the Chromecast device:
      - While the Chromecast is plugged into the TV and powered, press and hold the button on the back of the Chromecast. The LED should start to blink yellow.
      - When the LED light turns solid white, release the button, and the Chromecast should then reset.

      If the issue is still persistent even after resetting, please consider contacting our support team for additional help. You're always welcome to reach out to us here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love it. Few kinks

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

    I bought this for my kids tv. I love it works better than the older version of chrome cast. Works faster,no lag. Only issue I have is there's no quick way to exit an app like before. So when one happens to act up I literally have to go to settings and go from there to foreclose the app. Also with a restart button no quick and easy way to restart the device itself.

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

    My Dad loves it!

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My Dad loves watching his Youtube videos. This one came with a controller, compared to his previous 1st Gen Google Chromecast. Plug and play. All you have to do is connect it to your home wifi and you can start watching instantly.

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

    Great product, great value.

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

    Great product, great value. Love how it pulls from different services such as Netflix and Hulu to give suggestions right on the home screen. Works great with YouTube TV. And Google Assistant on the remote is very quick. Volume and power buttons on the remote also enable to be used as a universal remote

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

    Ditch SmartCast for Google/Android TV

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

    Having a Sony Android TV, I really liked the interface and watched some consistency in the other TVs. My bedroom TV is a Vizio and has a VERY slow interface. The Chromecast Google TV almost matches my Sony and is loads quicker than the Vizio SmartCast and a very worthwhile “upgrade”.

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

    Wasn't impressed

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

    I like the user interface alot, but unfortunately it doesn't incorporate my services all to well. The remote is absolute junk. It's the length of my middle finger and really not that wide either. It's very awkward to hold. Why Google didn't use their own G20 remote is mind baffling. I thought i would like the device, but it got unplugged and put back in the box.

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

    Chromecast: the little big thing

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

    Chromecast with Google TV - little device that still does excellent job! I've been using Chromecast since the original version and still love it :).

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

    Perfect Upgrade to an Older TV

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

    No need to upgrade your TV if you have a Chromecast with Google TV. This thing does it call. Puts everything in one place plus I like the learning feature which puts all the shows or similar shows in one view based on your usage.

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

    The Take With You Streamer

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

    Really enjoyed the speed and feel of the device but like most other platforms was not a fan of the number of ads and system that promotes content they want you to buy. If you need something to take with you on a road trip and want to stream don't hesitate and get this one. You will get Dolby Vision and Atmos if your system can support it. Trust me this is the one to get.

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

    Gotta have one for every room

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

    I have way too many TVs and each of them has one of these except for the one with the PS4 and the one with the Xbox. Even the one in the garage where I workout. Love the remove and the casting convenience. I have crappy internet and these still work great.

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

    Google Chromecast TV

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

    The Google Chromecast TV is better than Amazon fire TV stick because you have endless possibilities and if you have an Android phone it's very easy to cast videos or images to the TV and it does everything else the fire stick does too and the interface of the Google TV is much better and quicker

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    My newest Chromecast works perfectly. We picked it up for a babysitter to use during a wedding. Instead of getting videos, we could just plug in laptops all set up for the 4 year olds.

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

    Nearly Perfect Chromecast

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

    Finally - A Chromecast device that has everything you need/want (almost). Easy to set up, easy to use, great value. It will be perfect when they add the ability to play Stadia through the device (you currently have to use the Chromecast HD). Supposed to be coming soon via a software update.

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

    Best streaming and automation device

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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 easy setup and gives you full access to the entire Google play store. I run 6 of 7 TVs in my home off of these. Awesome added functionality if you use Google home

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

    Some Issues, but Worth the Buy

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

    It is much faster than the smart tv integration in my current 4K TV. I much prefer Google's interface as well. Great product overall. A bit pricey, but it was worth it. Only gripe is that I have to restart it occasionally due to an audio glitch. Other than that, great product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hey there, CraigoWaffles! It's awesome to hear that you're having a great time with your Chromecast with Google TV (4K). We can see that you're having some challenges with the device restarting and would like to help identify the cause. We recommend reaching out to our support team and let us help find ways we can improve your overall experience with the device. You can contact us anytime on our Google Help page here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Chromecast with remote

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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 install and setup. small and the remote works well. better than the last version

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

    Good buy from BestBuy

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

    I have fireTV in many rooms and I thought I would try the Chromecast. I think it's better and easier to work with and now that the remote is included it's way better. I still have trouble streaming but just might be TV. Recommend it

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

    Google TV a Must

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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 my Chromecast with Google TV, I recently switched from an amazon fire TV box and the I immediately noticed the difference. Not only does the Chromecast connect me to my apps it also connects directly to my Google Home Hub and allows for hands free operation. I have no problem with freezing or lag as I did with the amazon fire tv box. Great addition to any TV

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

    Made my 43" monitor dual purpose

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

    Used this for making my monitor into a TV, when I'm not using it for work. Power and speed of Google TV is the same as if it was built into the monitor.

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

    A Great Streaming Device

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

    Very easy to set up and use. Stream all types of apps with crystal clear picture and clear sound. The remote is a solid build and fits great in your hand. If there is something negative to say is the volume button are a bit of a pain. they are on the side with small buttons and I hit both at times

    I would recommend this to a friend