Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise the device for seamless streaming, easy setup, and ability to transform non-smart TVs into smart ones. Most highlight effortless casting from phones and tablets to access Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu without cable subscriptions. The plug-and-play design and compact form factor appeal to households with multiple units. However, a notable group reports persistent Wi-Fi connectivity issues, requiring frequent resets or factory resets. Some mention app limitations with certain streaming services. Despite these drawbacks, most customers find the overall value and convenience compelling.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.tv streaming
Would Recommendsince my tv doesn't have live tv, I stream from my laptop to the TV, you have to set it up thought with your smartphone
Verified Purchaser
Wifi and hotspot
Would Not RecommendSo when I was hooking up Chromecast I had to activate the hotspot that the Chromecast has. There's a reason why the Chromecast does not have its own Wi-Fi if it has its own hotspot it should have its own Wi-Fi theres no reason why I should have to pay for wifi when the Chromecast is capable of having it built in
From Google LLC
Great product
Would RecommendEasy setup. Works very good especially for streaming off my phone.
Verified Purchaser
N/a
Would Not RecommendVery tenuous and difficult Should be a lot easier Hated the process!
From Google LLC
Hi Brian, thanks for sharing your insights with us. We're sorry to hear about your difficult experience setting up Chromecast. If you haven't tried ye... Read More
Cheap, works as described
Would RecommendSimple, integrated my phones and tablets seamlessly, eadier to use than proprietary tv apps
Verified Purchaser
Not reliable
Would Not RecommendI have to unplug and replug the device often or many times reset the device
From Google LLC
Hi Aly v, thanks for sending in your feedback. We're sorry to learn that you're experiencing some connectivity issues with your Chromecast. It may be ... Read More
Chromecast
Would RecommendI bought this to go along with my Firestick. Chromecast plays apps from my phone that the firestick does not.
From Google LLC
Fre
Would Not RecommendFreezes up. Have to change passwords every other week. As it causes problems with my wifi.
From Google LLC
Hi howie, thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to learn that your experience with Chromecast is less than ideal. Freezing behavior is comm... Read More
Usual Chromecast issues
Would Not RecommendAs usual the chrome cast installs easily, displays the screen saver and then won't connect with my computer. I had this problem with my old chromecast and this one is new. I have to turn the computer on and off and eventually, randomly it will connect and chrome cast.
From Google LLC
Hi Jack the Riiper, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to learn that you’re having connectivity issues with Chromecast. F... Read More
Arias
Would Not RecommendI have to reboot it many times for it to show up as available
From Google LLC
Hi Humberto, thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Chromecast and you have to reboot it multiple times. This i... Read More
Chrome cast system
Would RecommendIt’s a great product easy to set up for use with my older model flat screen tv for use with all my streaming content.
From Google LLC
Love them
Would RecommendI have 4 in my home. I actually need 1 more. We have slow wifi and never ever do we have problems with our Google Chrome Cast.
From Google LLC
La mejor opción
Would RecommendSi buscas algo económico, sencillo y eficaz el chromecast es la mejor opción
From Google LLC
Make connectoin so eaasy!
Would RecommendThe new generation device makes the connection easy and very user-friendly. I can easily cast my phone or laptop on TV screen without reading instructions and don't need to install the 3rd party app.
From Google LLC
We love how easy it is to share content onscreen with Chromecast
Would RecommendThe vignette that Google feels compelled to put on the screen during ambient mode is annoying. There should be a settings checkbox to remove it entirely if desired.I'm excited about working with Google to enhance Chromecast functionality with Google photos and smart speakers. -Call me, Google folks!
From Google LLC
Totally Reliable
Would RecommendBest Price - Easy set-up - Easy to use - dependable
From Google LLC
Excelent dongle
Would RecommendDo as it promises, great stability and great compatibility
From Google LLC
Hi Jerry, thanks for reaching out. We appreciate your insights and we're glad you took the time to share this with us. Although Chromecast has a hotsp... Read More