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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 9315 reviews

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the Chromecast's ease of use, streaming capabilities, and picture quality. Many appreciate its affordability and the ability to transform a standard TV into a smart TV. However, some users experienced connectivity issues, and the lack of a physical remote control was a common point of feedback. The small size and generally positive performance were also frequently noted.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for the money.

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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.

    I would have given this 5 stars if you could cast video straight from an iPhone using the default photo app. It does a good job of casting photos, videos through YouTube, etc...

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

    Outstanding performance

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

    Purchased as a gift and was told it is as good as advertised. Excellent use for the money spent.

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

    Better than ruku

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

    This chromecast works wonderful for many of our uses including being compatible with our Google assistant it's perfect.

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

    Easy to use once the set up is done

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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.

    Works as advertised. Make sure you have an option for hotspot/travel router if you plan to use it during hotel stays. I liked that VLC can cast on chromecast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Remote control

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    No remote

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

    This device works well but it doesn't bring a remote like the fire sticks. Thats why i didnt give a 5 star.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
      Posted .

      Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your Chromecast didn't meet your expectations.

      If you’re referring to a physical remote, you may want to check our Chromecast with Google TV and voice remote. Find out more about the Chromecast Voice Remote here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/10116742

      For any other queries about your Chromecast, please reach out to our support team here: https://support.google.com/chromecast/gethelp madebygoogle

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    buying only because my phone has no Miracast

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

    I bought it only because my Moto phone has no Miracast and only supports Chromecast (Googlecast). Only a limited number of Apps supports Chromecast. Since most new TVs either already has Chromecast or supports Miracast, Or it already has your favorite streaming App built-in. This device is really not necessary for most people. The lack of standalone interface really limits the usability of this device. The biggest problem for me is my Motorola phone also failed to discover the Chromecast from time to time.

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

    Excellent Streaming Device

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

    Upgraded to 3rd gen chromecast from 1st. What a world of a difference. It loads content soooo much faster! No complaints.

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

    Got it on Black Friday

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

    When I saw it for $25, I had to get it, so here I am laying on my bed watching YouTube comfortably. I will never regret it!

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

    Great product.

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

    I am impressed with how easy to use this is. The user interface is simple.

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

    Essential if you don't have a smart TV

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

    Much faster and more responsive than relying on the apps baked into your Blu-Ray player. Works seamlessly with Google Home.

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

    Chromecast rocks!

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

    I like it. Easy setup, works flawlessly on our TV. My only gripe is that i wish the 4K option was standard acrosss the entire Chromecast lineup as 4K is becoming the standard these days.

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

    Good but needs restart every few days

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

    Its very good for streaming from your devices, but sometimes when you want to play something from your phone after a longtime, it just doesnt respond, and the chromecase needs a restart.

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

    Works but not necessarily easily

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

    Not the easiest thing to figure out for a novice, but I got it to work. Adequate for my needs,.

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

    Good product

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

    Good product. Works very well for streaming services from phone to TV. Would recommended as well

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

    stream

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

    Purchased this. It is realiable and can be used for tv's that don't have a built in feature.

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

    Good product

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

    Bought it so i could stream my desktop to my tv. Works great, with only a small delay.

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

    Love Chromecast

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

    This is my 4th chromecast and I love them. Bought this to Go on vacation and it worked great on my cousin’s!

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

    Works exactly as it should

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

    This is great! Make a non smart TV a smart TV or just use it with a smart TV for screen mirroring with no HDMI cord needed.

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

    Useful for project

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

    Since my parent have tv around the house it great for connecting a phone to the tv anywhere in the house

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

    Works as advertised!

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

    After downloading Google Home and Chromecast apps, this device looks good on my large screen Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend