Testseek.com have collected 345 expert reviews of the Google Chromecast G1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Chromecast G1.
August 2013
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The editors liked
Functional and simple
Chrome tab mirroring useful
Full picture quality when cloud streaming
Android & iOS support
Low price
Great prospects in Chromecast
It's quicker than the old version and the new app is great. The built-in HDMI cable is a nice touch. Really
Though
It just works really well
It's easy to use
And it's only $35
Dead simple setup and interface
Great streaming quality with supported apps
The price makes it an impulse buy you won’t regret
Dead useful for a number of things
Seeing as it's just a small HDMI dongle that can fit in the palm of your hand
You wouldn't expect the Chromecast to do a whole lot. But when it comes to viewing content on a bigger screen
The Chromecast is the easiest
The user interface
Or lack thereof
Puts content at the forefront. Rather than fumbling around with a clumsy interface you're one button away from streaming
The Chromecast Extension makes it easy to put your tabs on your big screen. The ability to s
Cheapest major streaming devic
Offers most of the major streaming service
Incredibly easy to set up and us
Easy for developers to create new apps
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix
YouTube
Pandora
Google Music
Google Movies & TV
And HBO Go to your TV using Android or iOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it ea
Extremely inexpensive. Smooth integration with supported apps. Easy to set up. Useful accessories. Supports multiple Chromecasts on the same network.
Affordably priced
Sleek & portable
Easy setup process
Supports streaming from most smartphones
Tablets
& computers
Easy to set up
No remote to lose (just use any smartphone to navigate)
Low power usage
Has the lowest price out of all the products we tested
Fast and easy phone- or tablet-based navigation
Automatic TV controls are a brilliant touch
Unbeatable price at $35 (frequently available for less on sale)
Fast and easy phoneor tabletbased navigation
Simple Setup
Cheap
Good Image Quality
Exceptional picture and sound
Great low price
Easy to set up and use
Full mobile device functionality while streaming
Cross-platform compatible
Small dongle footprint
Super easy to set up and use
Works with apps on Android and iOS
Uses the same remote as the 4K iteration
Fantastic for almost any scenario
Runs Android 12 out of the box
Includes HDR support
Rocksolid performance
Best user experience in the business
And Bluray quality downloads
Dirt cheap. Trouble-free setup. Elegant presentation for supported services.
Chromecast is just absurdly easy to set up. There's a lot of stuff to watch here. The new app makes finding all that stuff much
Much easier
New design avoids dust and scratches
Can now stream 1080p at 60 fps
Slightly faster performance
Google Assistant support is very convenient
Low cost
Netflix and Google Play streaming
Simple setup and installation
Inexpensive and simple
Supported apps work well
Chrome tab casting is very useful
Inexpensive
Lot's of supported apps
Can cast any open Chrome tab
Supports dual-band 802.11ac
Attractive Design
Faster Streaming
Streams full-screen videos from Netflix and YouTube
Mirrors Websites
Control videos from computer or mobile device
Simple and easy to set up
App implementation is slick and easy to use
Automated userfree updates
HDMI extender
Cheap ($35)
The editors didn't like
Only Netflix
YouTube & Google Play Movies app support
Mirroring requires powerful PC/Mac but tops at 720p
Local media streaming not optimal yet
Stutter & audio sync issues
No devicetodevice streaming
Google still doesn't have a remote control for Chromecast
Which makes it the only streamer I can think of that doesn't have one. You have to use your phone
Tablet
Or computer
Which can be a pain in the arse
Especially if you have to enter a password
Limited content partners at launch
Tab casting is not ready for primetime
Lack of app support
This is the biggest problem the Chromecast currently faces. It's a great device
But there are only about four or five apps that currently support it. At this point
You're limited to Netflix
YouTube
Play Music
Play Movies and TV.
The Chromecast extension has a hard time with video streaming with a bit rate higher than 480p. Video stutters and locks up with audio still playing
A lack of compatible apps. This isn't really a con
At least from my perspective. It's a new device and i
Fewer channels than competitor
Requires computer or mobile devic
Some performance hiccup
Third-party apps generally not that useful
The beta screen-mirroring feature won't work as well as you want it to
So you're largely limited to the supported apps. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby. And for $15 more
You can get a Roku box with
No local media playback. Chrome integration is limited
Not a standalone player like Amazon's Fire TV or Roku devices
Missing some core apps like Amazon Instant Video
TWC
Comcast
Redbox Instant
And Spotify
No parental controls
No home screen to easily access content
Must have smartphone
Unusable without a phone
Or PC
No universal search or on-screen menu system
Chrome tab mirroring still doesn't work that well
No universal search or onscreen menu system
Few Supported Apps At The Moment
Minimal Features
Limited app support
Browser support on smartphones and tablets unavailable so far
A few minor quirks
If you need 4K you'll need to pay
Phones are lousy remote controls
This isn't a full streaming solution
Limited storage space
1080p-only might be frustrating for some
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays
The system is expensive
And the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
Limited launch support from streaming services. Requires AC power for HDTVs without USB port. Requires hacks or workarounds for QuickTime
ITunes
And other content
Your phone isn't always a very good remote. No 4K
No Amazon
No 4K when Roku offers it at basically the same price
No Amazon Video
Lack of on-screen menu and built-in apps remains a turn-off for some
No physical remote
Cannot play "side loaded content"
App support limited to Netflix
And Google Play
Tab casting video drops frames
No central playback controls
Requires another device to work
Cannot load apps on it
No 4K Support
No Remote Control
Must go to Chromecast Website to learn when new apps become compatible
No central control panel or app
Clumsy to pause video streaming from a phone when a call comes in
Limited app support for now
Chrome browser casting is a less-than-ideal UX and requires fairly new computer hardware to stream in HD
Published: 2014-04-08, Author: Jason , review by: CNET.co.uk
Google's Chromecast is cheap and streams iPlayer, Netflix, YouTube and Google content to your TV using phones, tablets or computers as remotes. It's easy to setup and use, and the video quality is great
Not enough services are supported yet and screen-mirroring sucks for video. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby, plus for £20 less, you can get a re-badged Roku box from Now TV that includes iPlayer
Technically, the Chromecast is a wonder to behold. If all you want is a cheap way to get iPlayer and Netflix, it's a good choice, but it needs more content before it becomes a must-buy for most....
Ease of setup, discreet design, no need for an extra remote, price
Poor selection of compatible apps
The Chromecast is a very promising device, but it doesn't quite tick all our boxes at the moment. If all you need is a cheap way to watch Netflix on your TV, this is undoubtedly the device for you, but those who require anything more will likely be disap...
Published: 2014-03-24, Author: David , review by: artiss.co.uk
Easy to use, Cheap, Hidden behind your TV, Operate via your phone
Not many supported apps yet
At just £30 it's worth taking a risk with it, even though it's new to the market. It's easier to add apps to the market than, say, NowTV so in time we should hopefully see a lot more content becoming available. It's a simple idea but powerful and I'm real...
Overall, the Chromecast is very much a get-what-you-pay-for device. In use, it appears particularly sensitive to signal strength and even moving around a room can affect its performance. YouTube was the most resilient playback channel and for best result...
Almost definitely. Using your laptop, tablet or mobile device as a remote is an infinitely more intuitive way to access streaming services than delving into the often-arcane world of a smart TV UI. It's a near-foolproof device too, being easy to set up an...
Abstract: We had hoped to give you our hands-on review of Google Chromecast yesterday seeing as though this was the day the media-streaming device was released in the UK, but we had a few setbacks. However, we have now been able to spend some time with it, and so w...
Published: 2014-03-19, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: So Netflix, the BBC iPlayer and a host of other content can all be sent via your phone or tablet to your TV. It means that YouTube, for instance, is suddenly much-more accessible on the big screen than ever before.This is not because there has been a sh...
Abstract: If you don't have a Smart TV and are unwilling to pay the vast amounts of money to upgrade to one, then you can turn your existing HDTV into a Smart TV from as little as £30-£50 with the Google Chromecast or a Roku Streaming Stick. Here's where we find ou...
Fairly cheap, Fairly easy to use, Reliable Netflix streaming
No direct streaming from phones/tablets
What is Chromecast? Chromecast is a new Google product, and one that's a whole lot more mainstream than Google Glass and a totally different proposition to the Nexus 5 or Nexus 7 . It's a little dongle that ends in an HDMI port rather than the usual USB s...
Published: 2013-12-12, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Tiny, forget-about-me design, Idiot-proof setup and use, Strong audio and video quality
Few compatible apps, Slightly untidy USB power, Can't cast local videos on smartphones, tablets
The Chromecast is cheap, easy to use and works well for Netflix, YouTube and now a few other niche apps, but it's not really bringing anything essential to the video streaming table just yet. If you have an Apple TV, PS3, Xbox 360, smart TV or smart set-...
