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Google - Chromecast Audio - Black

Model:
RUX-J42
SKU:
4532100
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Your price for this item is $35.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2653 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend Chromecast Audio for its ease of use, excellent sound quality, and reasonable price. Many appreciate its seamless streaming capabilities and compatibility with other Google devices. While some users wish for a longer range and a built-in battery, the overwhelmingly positive feedback centers on the device's ease of setup and superior audio performance compared to Bluetooth alternatives. The convenience of using WiFi for audio streaming is also frequently highlighted.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Works well. Not for all music apps.

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    It works well. It's just too bad that Groove music app doesn't support it. That's not Google's fault though.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best speaker for the money

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    I use these with Google Chromecast Audio to setup a multiple room sound system. Works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great, simple setup

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    Got this for a receiver to have audio for Zone 2. Works great and simple to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works

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    Works as expected AFTER one learns the right command syntax. Would be a 5 if instructions easier to find.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for old speakers

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    Makes my old speakers useful again instead of buying new expensive networked speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great way to steam audio

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    Purchased to steam audio to an older Sony stereo. Works great using the aux input.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Cheaper than Sonos

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    Turn any sound amplifying device into a smart speaker. Add Google music, perfect harmony.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for someone that loves music

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    I bought this product to help add wirless capability to my older audio setup, it works great. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • WOW

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    I'm loving it. Way better than Bluetooth. I definitely would recommend this device to anyone

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great alt to BT distance

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    I bought this to overcome Bluetooth limitations of distance from my phone and to not have to use my Bluetooth

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing

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    It awesome to listen to Spotify through out the house in sequence. Quality of sound drops a bit so I rate a 4

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does What It Says

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    Reliable, does what it's supposed to do. Don't use it often but works as it should

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • These are awesome

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    Easily create a multi speaker system using these paired with low cost powered speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Small but works

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    It works with Google home and Samsung music. I wish they include audio cable too.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great product

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    Love the convenience and it does all that is claimed. One of those nearly perfect products

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Simple and easy to use.

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    Enjoy being able to connect to my stereo using my phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Integrates well with Google Home

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    Purchased to work with Google Home and use voice commands Integrates well.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It Works

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    Exactly what I needed to build a WiFi network of multiple rooms playing the same music in sync.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Superb gadget

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    Enjoying my music-wireless thru wifi in entire house, streaming right on my palm . Nicee

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Have audio and video networked through out my house ....also use it with google home

    I would recommend this to a friend
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