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

Customer reviews

Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2653 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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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.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for not bluetooh devices

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

    it works great i will recommended to all my friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    I got a cell phone that doesn't have a headphone jack and needed something to play my music through my living room stereo. This works perfectly. Easy set up, no problems so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to install and use

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

    I did not believe that this would work when I purchased it. I installed it in minutes. Then, unbelievable to me, it worked great. No problems. No hassles.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A lot of bang for buck

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

    I paired this with a Raspberry PI media server and an iPad app to end up with a Sonos-style audio streaming solution for my 20 year old stereos. Great quality for a lot less money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good but expensive

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

    the only reason i bought this was to use in a home audio group with my google homes. for that purpose it works great, but if i wasn't trying to do that i'm not sure i would spend the money for it.

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

    it works just fine

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

    the only downside is that my bose bluetooth speaker now has to be in constant AUX mode, which if youre really close to the speaker, gives off an audible hum. not really the chromecasts fault, just part of the way it needs to be hooked up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does its job

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

    I bought this to replace a bluetooth dongle I used to stream music from a phone or tablet. Because it uses wifi, the sound is supposed to be richer. I guess it is but would like a way to verify it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy way to stream music

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

    Have a good pair of speakers with an auxiliary or optical input? Then you can use them to stream music using this. Makes it easy to setup music around the house.

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

    Good product.

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

    Good product overall. I am happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Christmas Gift

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

    My 15 yr. old grandson wanted this for Christmas and he is very happy with it. To be honest, I don’t know much about it other than he is thrilled so I am too! Lol!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect addition to the Google ecosystem

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

    The Chromecast audio works just like Sonos minus the speaker. Just add a powered speaker you can broadcast music anywhere in your house. Will only get better with Google home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a champ and Easy to Setup

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

    Great piece of add-on for your TV to watch YouTube and other internet TV channels. With Google Chrome browser can even mirror your computer screen on your TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice improvement

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

    I had the older model and was helping a friend set up a home sound system and we used this for streaming music. It was easy to set-up and works great. Love the size improvement over the older model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent option to have multi-room sound

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

    I bought it as an option to use foogle assistant with my sonyxb41 speaker.. It works great and I can create groups with other google assistant speakers

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Move over Sonos

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

    Why spend $100s on connected speakers when you can spend $100 or less on three Chromecast Audio devices and plug into your own equipment. Setup and quality are superb.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly

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

    Very easy to set up. Directions never mentioned that i needed to go to play store and download a chromecast app. If you are not very tech savy might need help with setup

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

    Best Hole Home Audio

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

    This device aside from being very economical ( 15 to 35 dollars, depending on ) is the best and most economical way to attain whole house audio. By attaching " self powered speakers " you may determine the level of fidelity you wish to attain or are able to afford. I have about 4000 sq/ft home and I am able to broadcast to all zones ( " Party Mode " ) or any number of zones I wish, including my Home Theater area and all seven speakers powered by my receiver. Best and most economical way to attain a " Sonos Like " features for a fraction of a price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    easy way to listen to my music

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

    using it to share music with my outside stereo. very easy setup and control. Can listen to music outside and inside with google home unit at the same time. love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    great in-house wifi supplement

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

    If used as intended, on home wifi, stream form common app sources, through a home audio aux input, IT'S GREAT. I unfortunately wanted more. I wanted to stream music from my smartphone's internal memory files, through my vehicle(s) AUX audio. This type of application requires 3rd party apps, finagling a mobile hotspot or just MORE. Conclusion: I understand that ALL tools are application based, and if used outside of their designed purpose there will always be risk of disappointment. Chromecast Audio is a Very Good Product.

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

    Possible volume control problem

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

    I have trouble adjusting the volume (up or down) when I'm using my Audiocast dongle. I don't have this trouble with my Bluetooth or my Chromecast dongles. I didn't save my packaging, so I guess I can't send/take it back. I wasn't expecting any problems.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend