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May 2019
(77%)
69 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
4040 Reviews
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The editors liked
A solid speed upgrade for first-gen Chromecast owners
Google Assistant enables powerful home automation
Launching videos by phone can be faster than using a proper remote
Fast performance
Inexpensive
Intuitive interface
The super-affordable Chromecast streams Netflix
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an smartphone
PC or even voice as the controller. It hides neatly behind your TV
Excellent original programming
Well-designed apps with minimal ads and broad platform support
Good selection of less-popular live sports
Quick and easy setup
Affordable
Casting from phone to TV still dirt-simple
Fast
Easy
Wellsupported way to stream from mobile devices to your TV
Ability to include Chromecast in a speaker group facilitates easy multiroom audio
Added support for 60fps 1080p videos
Discounted bundles with Google Home Mini are prevalent
Adding
The editors didn't like
No infrared control for TV volume or A/V gear
The Google Home app is bad at aggregating and searching for content
Pausing or adjusting volume by phone can be inconvenient at times
Boring
Stripped-down design
No significant improvements over second gen
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone
Tablet or PC nearby to use it. Competitors at the same price offer physical remotes and onscreen displays
Which are easier to use. There still no app support for Amazon Prime Video
No live channel or commentary to tie everything together
Resuming unfinished programs is a hassle
Pay TV package still required for full-season sports coverage
Few upgrades over previous model
Does not automatically pause videos for calls
Amazon video not Cast-compatible
No 4K support (4K only available in the older Chromecast Ultra for now)
Abstract: Google is supposedly giving their Chromecast an upgrade with an announcement coming at Google Launch Night In. The Google dongle is getting a full Android TV interface and some new buttons on the controller making it more versatile for users. In June, we...
Abstract: Whether you've just gotten rid of cable or want to supplement your TV package with online video, now's an excellent time to buy a media streaming device. Compared to the typical smart TV, standalone streamers such as the Roku Streaming Stick and Amazon Fi...
Fast, easy, wellsupported way to stream from mobile devices to your TV, Ability to include Chromecast in a speaker group facilitates easy multiroom audio, Added support for 60fps 1080p videos, Discounted bundles with Google Home Mini are prevalent, adding
No 4K support (4K only available in the older Chromecast Ultra for now), No Bluetooth support
Google's third-generation Chromecast improves on an already solid foundation. Streaming audio and video to your TV or other HDMI-enabled devices is what the Chromecast does, and it's only become faster and better at doing it.With Chromecast compatibility...
Excellent original programming, Well-designed apps with minimal ads and broad platform support, Good selection of less-popular live sports
No live channel or commentary to tie everything together, Resuming unfinished programs is a hassle, Pay TV package still required for full-season sports coverage
ESPN's cable-free sports streaming service offers plenty of offbeat sports and original programming, but it would be better if it embraced its weirdness...
A solid speed upgrade for first-gen Chromecast owners, Google Assistant enables powerful home automation, Launching videos by phone can be faster than using a proper remote
No infrared control for TV volume or A/V gear, The Google Home app is bad at aggregating and searching for content, Pausing or adjusting volume by phone can be inconvenient at times
The new Chromecast might not replace your Roku or Fire TV, but it can be a nice supplement to those devices...
Published: 2018-11-01, Author: Matt , review by: mashable.com
Quick and easy setup, Affordable, Casting from phone to TV still dirt-simple
Few upgrades over previous model, Does not automatically pause videos for calls, Amazon video not Cast-compatible
The latest Google Chromecast is still a good buy for anyone looking for a simple, affordable streaming option, but if you already have a second-gen model, you should pass
The super-affordable Chromecast streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an smartphone, PC or even voice as the controller. It hides neatly behind your TV
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Competitors at the same price offer physical remotes and onscreen displays, which are easier to use. There still no app support for Amazon Prime Video
The newest version of Google Chromecast is basically identical to the old one and falls short of the budget competition from Amazon and Roku...
Fast performance, Inexpensive, Intuitive interface
Boring, stripped-down design, No significant improvements over second gen
The new Chromecast is a divisive streaming gadget. It's easy to like it for the intuitive interface and wide variety of content, and the speed improvement is noticeable. However, the new Chromecast doesn't innovate in any real way, and it's missing the Am...
Abstract: Update October 11, 2018 ( 8:00pm ET): We originally shared that the outgoing Chromecast was only able to output at 720p. This was posted in error and has been corrected.Original post October 11, 2018 (10:30am ET): Google announced a bunch of products at i...
The super-affordable Chromecast streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an smartphone, PC or even voice as the controller. It hides neatly behind your TV
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Competitors at the same price offer physical remotes and onscreen displays, which are easier to use. There still no app support for Amazon Prime Video
The newest version of Google Chromecast is basically identical to the old one and falls short of the budget competition from Amazon and Roku...
