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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.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fills a gap

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

    I have a 1985 HK490i and I've managed to connect the Chromecast Audio so I can play MP3s and Spotify from my phone through it and through two Pioneer CS 403's from 1986. I'm a volume person and the sound crushes the Sonos Play 5 and Play 1 that I bought and returned 2 days later. My only complaint is configuring it and the Chromecast app. It can take a bit of time to configure things and you might have to repeat the config process every few times you use it which is really annoying.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent audio quality

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

    With some setup involved with the app and connecting to the device, once that was taken care of I was able to access my music library that I stored in Google's Play Music app (psst, they allow you free uploading of 40,000 songs, free). It has been amazing turning my older high quality speakers into a great streaming system. Expect good sound quality but not great. For $35, its worth it. The Marvell DAC inside the device is a good one you aren't getting a Sabre, Wolfson or Burr-Brown. You get what you pay for.

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

    Glad I got them while I could

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

    These are great for hooking up an extra amp/speakers with good quality streaming capability. Wish they weren't discontinued.

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

    Use for Home Subwoofer

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

    got this to add a little bass to my current Google home speakers. Bought a used subwoofer and hooked this up to it. Works like a charm.

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

    Cost effect multi-room audio

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

    Purchased two of these and they have been wonderful for integration with Spotify on several existing wired speakers. The multi-room audio feature is wonderful!

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

    Casting is eazy

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

    It is a very good product released by Google, which eliminates the use of aux cables and also helps in using the speakers with no bluetooth compatibility.

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

    Great addition to share music

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

    Easy to set up and I was able to listen to music in a short period of time. Google offers help screens and addition information on line.

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

    Work with My Bose

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

    Since Bose ST has limited music service supported bought this to hook up to listen YouTube music and guess what it worked awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Limited

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

    Only works with limited programs. Can't stream your own music or any radio program you want severely limited choices. Would not buy unless opens up to music from my phone or computer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    While I did have to buy a separate y splitter, this has been easy to use and love that I can stream my music to an older, non BT receiver. Works great!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Still an android

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

    Stick with airport express. Much more stable connection and much easier to use. Plus you can stream anything you want unlike chromecast.

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

    Great Update for Speakers

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

    This is a great thing to pick up if you have a nice speaker that you want to be able to cast audio to with the Google assistant.

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

    Easy to use

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

    The dongle is very easy to configure, quickly connects to the network and has great range. A good way to bring legacy audio equipment into the digital age.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Delays

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

    I wanted to stream audio to sonos and watch a movie at the same time, but it is too slow and has a delay. For only music isvery good!

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

    Easy setup, works great

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

    I had this hooked up and setup online in minutes, I can walk anywhere around the house with my phone in my pocket (even the deck) and it never misses a beat.

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

    Great for streaming audio

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

    Unfortunately I think Google has discontinued this product. It was perfect solution for streaming audio to older receivers

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

    good alternative to expensive multi room speakers

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

    Now that you can add multi devices to cast to different rooms or the whole house, this lets me choose which type of speakers I can use in each room.

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

    Great For What I Needed

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

    I have speakers built-in to the walls and ceiling throughout my house, this was great so I can wirelessly play music to my speakers from any room.

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

    Awesome!!!

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

    Awesome purchase...just added this to my old Onkyo receiver (had to purchase a 3.5 adaptor). Now I have surround sound in my living room.

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

    Great alternative to bluetooth

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

    Great product. Streams from wifi coverage. Better coverage / distance than bluetooth. Please note that it does not work with Amazon Music at this time.

    I would recommend this to a friend