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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 9300 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alternative to built in software on TVs

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

    Works great. Faster than the fire tv interface built into the tv I have. I would buy this again since it’s good for the price I paid.

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

    No TV should go without one of these!

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

    Google TV is such a great ecosystem for watching all of your favorite streaming services. Having access to the Play Store is also a huge plus for some of the hard to find apps that do not come on the other streaming devices. 100% recommend this to anyone even if you already have a smart TV.

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

    Google Chromecast

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

    Great streaming features. Very simple to use and set up. Remote very convenient

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre disappointment for a 4K streaming 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.

    Cons: Aggregate search feature that is so heavily touted works poorly. For example, a voice search for "InuYasha" instead brings up "InuYasha The Final Act" (the sequel series) and only on Netflix, even though the first 54 episodes are on many services. A voice search for "InuYasha Episode 55" brings up "InuYasha" only on Netflix (which only has 54 episodes) and fails to inform you that episode 55 is on Hulu (supposedly supported by this search feature). Searching "The Empire Strikes Back" only shows results in Disney Plus and in my Google Play library, even though Prime Video, Vudu, and Movies Anywhere are installed. 4K is only 30Hz refresh rate universally on this device (as opposed to the Amazon 4K Fire TV stick at 60 Hz). Movies Anywhere doesn't support 4K on this device. Apple TV is not available on this device. If you have a Fire TV Recast, you cannot use it with this device. You are better off spending the same amount of money on a 4K Fire TV stick and sideloading Vudu (if you use Vudu) using the Android TV version. Pros: Nice UI, similar to Android TV. First Chromecast with a remote and without dependancy on casting. You can still cast to this device just like a legacy Chromecast device.

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

      Hi Chriv,

      We appreciate your feedback on Chromecast with Google TV. We're sorry to hear of the difficulty you have with the search feature for the Google Assistant and the refresh rate.

      To improve the search experience with your Chromecast with Google TV, we recommend making your voice commands more specific by adding the name of your preferred media service provider (like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, etc.) with the title of the video you want to watch. A good example would be, "Hey Google! Play InuYasha episode 54 on Netflix." You can learn more about voice-supported partners here: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7214982?hl=en

      To get the best experience with the 4K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate for your Chromecast with Google TV, we suggest customizing your video experience by adjusting your display settings. You can follow the steps below:
      1. Turn on your Chromecast and then at the top right of your TV screen, select your profile and then Settings .
      2. Select Display & Sound.
      3. You’ll have the option to adjust your display settings between Match content and Allow game mode, depending on the features available on your TV.
      4. You may also set it to Resolution & Frame Rate which will let you adjust the screen resolution and frame rate.

      We're always working to improve your experience. Should you still face the same issue, then we may need to have a look into. Please feel free to contact us here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied

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

    Even though I’m tech challenged, I was able to install and activate this fairly easy. Does everything we needed it to. Highly recommend this product! Zach did a great job assisting us.

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

    Nifty controller & app interface

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

    For streamers on devices w/ less than optimal controllers [my OEM controller used ~ 2 ea. AA batteries per week] this Chromecast w/ Google TV is excellent. Good apps. Lots of user-friendly interactivity. Importantly, battery life good. Installation well-automated for my device. Good value, too.

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

    The speaker function actually works!

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

    It is easy to use and if you use the speaker function it actually show or understand what you want to watch an I have a heavy accent, my mother has been using non stop

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

    Easy set up

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

    It was easy to set up and was able to watch shows within minutes. The controls are easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. The mute button is right next to the power button which can be problematic for some people. Overall, a good product!

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

    What I want when I want it

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

    I love my Google Chromecast I take it with me to my grandmother's house when I'm staying in hotels I can stream anything any where

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

    Good purchase

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

    Really good I can see my apps on tv, stream, free channels, etc. The best is the quality and sound of my TV improved a lot. I reccomend it

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

    4K Chromecast: Excellent

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

    Has all the smart apps, but most modern smart TVs have the apps anyway. Most importantly, it allows me to cast in 4K from my computers and devices to the TV. It does this very well. Inexpensive and simple to install and easy to use. Highly recommend.

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

    Great streaming option, not a great remote

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

    Read the reviews, seemed the perfect option to access HBO Max. Very easy to use and access all content from different apps in one place. Costs a little more than Roku or Fire Stick but I think it is my favorite. The downside, the remote, I wish it had a more robust remote. Hard to hold while using at times.

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

    Make your Smart TV Faster

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

    Great product!!! If you have an older smart TV that is slow to launch app like Netflix or other subscriptions app. This will be perfect you. Chromecast Google TV is fast responsive and it will make your TV feel new again.

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

    Best 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.

    Cut the cord finally and this device made it much easier. Very good integration with YouTube TV and easy to use remote once you get used to it. Google support is great as well. One of my other TV's is a Roku one and I like the interface of the Google Chromecast with Google TV much much better. Highly recommend.

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

    Best smart stick on the market.

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

    Easily the best smart stick available. The user interface is clean and simple. If you already have a Google (or YouTube) account it makes setup of this device quick.

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

    Hey Google!

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

    Google nailed this one! This is so simple and easy to use that you don't even have to lookup the instructions online. Only complaint is that remote is a bit slippery but you can get a cover with some grip online for a few bucks.

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

    Get one!

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

    Great device... Takes all of your streaming services and blends them together in an easy to navigate suggestion based home screen. Seems to start streams fast than all of the other sticks and chromecast that I have owned. I highly recommend, especially if you are a cord cutter with multiple streaming subscriptions.

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

    Great upgrade

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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.

    Huge upgrade from the last few chromecasts (which i also loved) The remote is useful and I was also able to program my harmony remote to work with the unit as well (you have to define it as a fire stick). The real big improvement is the multi-app watchlist which makes getting back to your shows a trivial matter.

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

    Very satisfied

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

    Chrome cast with google Tv nothing else to be said. Honestly it is the best priced streaming device that operates with android tv This device is for simple streaming and more. remote is very fluid also you can pair the remote to control your TVs power bottom volume control and input settings so thumbs up for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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