Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really solid alternative to an AppleTV, or a Roku, etc. I'd say the Firestick is better in terms of its usability and interface, but since this includes Chromecast functionality, it is better. I expected it to be a bit quicker and more responsive, but it works well enough. The best part about this vs. a regular ol' Chromecast is the vast majority of apps, including being able to download and use a web browser, eliminating the need to Cast certain content. The only negative is you need to use an outlet to power this vs the built-in USB ports found on most TVs like you can use with standard non GoogleTV chromecasts.

This is a great upgrade to the previous Chromecasts where you could just cast to the dongle from your device. The Google TV UI integrates all your streaming choices together. The UI looks great and it's not sluggish at all. And, the remote is a great addition as well.

The new Chromecast is wonderful. It includes a remote control , it makes everything easier to use in living room which the previous version could not. The Chromecast is better to carry on for my vacation. I can see Netflix and YouTube everywhere.

This unit delivers the goods with Google TV. No issues with how many services it can connect to. And, it's quite fast and responsive. It would be a lot better, though, if the remote was bigger with buttons that say more - the icons are quite confusing, for example, the Power button is NOT for the Chromecast itself but for the TV. Also, when you first switch to the Chromecast input on the TV, the TV screen is blank, and it is unsure which button you need to press to wake up the Chromecast. I finally figured out I can just press the indented circle at the top. All of this could be helped with better instructions, but it comes only with a tiny booklet of how to connect it - and this booklet does not tell you the craziness you have to go through on-screen to get it fully configured and connected, including how you have to plug it into an actual wall power source rather than your TV's USB power - fortunately, I have an IT background so I could figure out what it wanted, but I pity the poor grandmothers of the world who try to install this on their own... Even so, once it is configured and connected, and once you figure out how to wake it up, it works like a charm...

Much awaited improvement to the original Chromecast. The addition of Google TV and the remote is a game changer that makes the device so much easier to use. Seeing all your shows and watchlist items in a single view makes choosing what to watch so much easier.

I've used a Chromecasts in the past, and they weren't very good, lots of buffering or connection issues. The addition of Google TV, makes the Chromecast great. The interface is fantastic, and the remote can control your TV.

A truly great streaming device which update have the potential to make even better. I've used this with a USB-C hub and connected a USB gamepad and ethernet for playing Asphalt 8, and I can connect bluetooth headphones in the settings and watch a program without disturbing others. I'm not a fan of the way it advertises services to which you don't subscribe, so I've mostly been running this new Chromecast in "app-only" mode so that it lets me just jump to the service I want to use. It's unfortunate that as of yet, it doesn't work with multiple Google accounts but it seems like that may be in the works. The handheld remote is very nice, although the TV input button doesn't work with my LG TV so I still need to keep my TV remote close by to switch to HDMI. You can also download Google's Android TV remote app if the Chromecast remote is out of reach and you have a pet on your lap and don't want to get up.

This works pretty well, it's fast and plays back effectively every service out there. The remote is good and connects to a variety of devices. This is IMO the best media player out there.

I have a Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire. Adding the Google Chromecast with remote completes my streaming device library. I can honestly say I'm a fan of the user interface here over all the others. I also like how I can scan forward or backward and see a screenshot preview of where I'm at while I scan forward or backward. The only two critiques I would have is that I would really like to have the option to plug an Ethernet cable in as although I have great Internet, my WiFi signal on the TV where I installed this isn't the best of course high speed Internet access is paramount with a streaming device. My only other critique is that on Hulu the video and audio are slightly off which means you see lips move and hear audio slightly offset. This doesn't happen on ANY other apps other than Hulu and I can live with it. No issues on Vudu, NetFlix, Prime, Disney Plus, or YouTube TV.

Having the ability to cast content and also watch content in apps is amazing. This chromecast is fantastic and is a great value when comparing it to its competitors. The UI is relatively snappy and easy to use. The remote is also great and looks nice as well.

It’s a Big difference when you have access to a remote control. Although the remote looks and feel cheap. it lacks on sound quality, you have to keep on adjusting the volume every time the video plays an explosion or any other high volume sounds. It’s very easy to install and to use it’s features. If it wasn’t for the sound quality then it’ll had a 5 stars.

Easy to install and set up with a solid remote. This is perfect for older non smart tv's and better than a lot of the built in smart tv interfaces out there.

I Love this Chrome-cast! It was very easy to set up use the streaming feature! I use it more than my cable box! Easy to stream from my phone and I-Pad. I can stream and still use my phone! Bertolucci S.

ChromeCast super easy to install, practical installs itself! The remote offers all functions plus voice command making it easy to navigate the programming. Chromecast turned old TV into a smart TV!

We recently cord-cut from satellite TV. One of my systems is using Nvidia Shield Android TV for a while now but for the other TV we got the Chromecast with Google TV. We are very happy with this device. It has a great price and works wonderfully. It is extremely fast compared to the Roku TV it is plugged into. Picture quality is top notch and so is the sound. The search function (voice or keyboard) which searches across many of the services we are subscribed to is very useful. We no longer care which service has what content, we are just asking to watch it and leave it to Google to show it.

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

This is a great value for streaming. The remote will even control all the other smart devices in my home. I love it.

This amazing device exceeded my expectations! It just plug and play, the interface is very friendly and you can install 3rd part apps just following some steps. Besides that, it looks amazing and the remote control is outstanding!

Love the device love the store easy to setup great for easy streaming

Got the Chromecast for myself. it is so easy to simply plug the Chromecast into the TV's HDMI socket, connect to AC power, and stream anything you want. It is basically just a device to display (cast) your mobile apps to a monitor; as long as you can update the apps on your phone, the Chromecast will never go "out-of-date". Apps (like Netflix, YouTube) must be downloaded on your mobile device (or Google Chrome downloaded on PC/OS) and can be instantaneously cast to your TV if your mobile device and Chromecast are on the same WiFi network. Casting functions (play, pause, volume, etc.) can be used across multiple mobile devices simultaneously, meaning each of your mobile devices act as universal remote (as long as they are all on the same WiFi network). The Chromecast changed my whole world for media. It operates so smoothly with Android and I could not be happier.