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Google Chromecast 2nd Generation (2016) has been discontinued and replaced by Google Chromecast Ultra.
Google Chromecast 2nd Generation (2016)
markh0464
- 7 reviews
Worst user friendly device ever
I’ve had a gut full of this device I just want to smash it into a thousand prices. I’m away in our caravan with no tv reception, however we have internet through our iPhone, I have spent hours trying to get the iPhone to cast to our chromecast connected tv. It won’t, factory reset whatever, it is not user friendly. Google chromecast is a waste of money.
Purchased in January 2016 at JB Hi-Fi for A$55.00.
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MirriulahNorth Western Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
High Tec Low Performance
I have to wonder why in this day and age my Google Chromecast regularly (at least once a fortnight) stops functioning and I have to go through a range of primitive switching and re-booting to get it to come online again.
I have seen military blokes sitting in a booth thousands of kilometres away remotely fire a rocket and precisely destroy their target but my google chromecast has problems remotely connecting to my laptop one metre away.
Purchased in January 2018 at Kmart Online Store for A$60.00.
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Flakey and unreliable
I've worked in system adminstration and software development for almost 40 years and I can't get it working reliably.
Error messages are vague, if you can get it connected (which seems to depend on the phase of the moon) it randomly disconnects leaving the video running which can't be stopped.
Don't buy it unless you get a money back guarantee!
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JaySydney, NSW
- 20 reviews
- 3 likes
- Chromecast 2nd Generation (2016)
- Verified purchase
Pretty good, enhances the speed
I got faster speed on Youtube and Netflix compared to my Smart TV app of my LG TV. Plugs into your HDMI port of your TV. You can even control this Chromecast via remote (Play and Stop function)
Purchased in December 2016 at Harvey Norman for A$47.00.
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noodles36Victoria, 3183
- 8 reviews
- 15 likes
Biggest pile of crap
Continually disappears from being available to cast from my mobile phone. I continually reboot and have requested customer help on many occasions and it never fixes. When I want to cast I never can and this product is a pile of crap.
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jenSydney, NSW
sothey sell products that last as long as their warranties ....good to know ...will look for something different know
not longer works just after warranty expired will look for an alternative. very disappointed. supposed they are made in china. cant think of ten more words four to go one
Purchased in June 2017 at JB Hi-Fi for A$59.00.
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Adam A.
- 4 reviews
Time Saver
The ability to cast a video from youtube or have photos displayed on the TV has never been easier. I can tap a button and have the video be almost immediately streamed onto the TV from YouTube, or Netflix or Stan. It can play music form my selected device. It works even smoother if accompanied by a Google Assistant device such as Google Home Mini
Purchased in September 2017.
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Penny
- 2 reviews
When (If) it works its great
Its a great concept but the execution is the worst as the product barely works, on top of this I went to a support page for a issue I was having (orange flashing light, blank screen) and it simply stated that yes the product had this issue with no suggestions for fixing it or what may have caused it. It drops out every 15min or so when actually casting and I constantly have to monitor where im up to as it doesn't go back to the same time in the program. A HDMI cord for your laptop is a far better alternative and if an alternative product for casting from my phone exists I'm about to go find it and purchase it.
Purchased in November 2017 at JB Hi-Fi for A$57.00.
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NGLGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 3 likes
Never works, sub standard compared to Apple tv
I went from an Apple TV, no problems, worked well, to this product that hardly ever connects to me devices. Glitched, that require me everyday to reset the item. The worst desicion I have made, in particular when mirroring. Google company should be ashamed of themselves to have a device that works at low standard. Please do your self a favour and don't buy this product, it's no good.
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DissapointedCleveland
Stay far away!
My chromecast continues to reboot as I am streaming. I cannot even get in 5 minutes of watch time. This issue started about over a week ago. I rebooted the device as well as did a factory reset and now the problem is even worse! Now I am not even able to connect to the device. I contacted customer support and the representative laughed at my issue and was not sympathetic to my issue. The support agent did not fix my problem and only made me run around the house disconnecting and restarting everything when the issue is with the chromecast itself...Read more
, not my wifi or cellphone. I am extremely disappointed in the product as well as the customer service I will not be buying again and will stop everyone from buying this device. I suggest a roku or fire stick. There’s no happy casting with chromecast.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
crap
Chromemast device and Google Home (which I use to cast from my Galaxy S9) work together less than 50% of the time. Nothing more frustrating than tech that only works 'sometimes'. I just threw my Chromecast in the trash and uninstalled Google Home. What a waste of $$$ and time.
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MoniqueSunshine Coast
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Great purchase!
I can’t believe I didn’t buy it sooner! It makes streaming online soooo much easier to view on your tv. No time for HDMI cables anymore, much easier to stream with the google chrome cast. Love this product!
If you’re thinking of buying it, I completely recommend. Very simple to install and use right away!
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QLDZDRBrisbane
- 65 reviews
- 89 likes
2nd Gen.. not the 4K model
We bought the 2nd Generation Chromecast as soon as they released it and later on we bought another 2nd Generation, same as the one we already owned. We got it for a really good price, just $35.
We were at the shops because the 4K (really High Definition) version had just come into the shops and we went in to have a look. We read that it was just for those really High Definition 4K TVs, we don't have one so the extra $15 above the other model's price would just be future proofing for when we buy the big screen TV. Then the sales assistant c...Read more
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KatySydney
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
Love it!
Was tempted by AppleTV but kept getting suggestions of Chromecast and haven’t regretted it. Works with all our devices, and can be compatible with non Chrome usage with correct tech support. Much much cheaper and works brilliantly, allowing casting of what you choose rather than mirroring of whole screens so the casting device can still be multifunctional. Great buy!
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MohMelbourne
- 7 reviews
- 2 likes
- Chromecast 2nd Generation (2016)
- Verified purchase
Unleash the potential - Make your TV smart
Complement my TV, which has very limited capabilities, it is semi smart, but with the chromcast I was able to stream from my phone to the TV, mirror my phone, have my personal photos as screensaver, very useful.
Hardy any problems, may once or twice stalled and needed reset, other than that it is very practical
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customerSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Almost AI
there are so many things connected to the TV, and this is the only one that connected without any trouble or hard reading into the manual. we cast Stan and video from mobile phones.
just in a few times it had error in the connection and have to recast again.
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SYDHarrySydney
- 23 reviews
- 4 likes
- Chromecast 2nd Generation (2016)
- Verified purchase
The best product from Google
Two things I liked about Chromecast are price and easy set up. Price of Chromecast is very cheap. Anyone can simply set it up with HDMI enabled TV.
Acceding to my experience, Chromecast's WiFi connectivity and reliable are far better than the latest TVs' WiFi connectivity and reliable.
To stream 4K videos, use the Chromecast Ultra,
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ThomasSunshine Coast
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Chromecast to TV
Chromecast for the IT novice
Easy connection and set up for anyone to do
Can connect to any TV
Minimal spend
Perfect choice especially when on holidays the Chromecast can go with you
Very happy
Well worth the outlay
A great investment
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DonPerth, WA
- 3 reviews
- 8 likes
Buy Apple TV
One of the worst consumer products I've experienced. Bottom line is spend extra money and buy an Apple TV. Apart from the obvious trouble of accessing your phone to pause what you are watching. You are lucky if you can pause or do anything with your phone. Because the chormecast connection is very finicky. If you were lucky to stumble upon a moment when the device is showing on your phone/computer and start streaming. When you want to pause it it simply dissapears from your device. Now you can't pause or do anything with it. It is garbage. I am a very tech savvy person, I have tried everything. To get it working but still it is garbage....The simple truth is..
SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY!
BUY APPLE TV!
BUY APPLE TV!
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billiePerth
- 7 reviews
- 6 likes
Excellent
If you haven't got a smart Tv (and as long it has a HDMI option and you have wifi) defiantly look into google chromecast .
Super easy to set up and very easy to use, your phone is the remote. Fantastic for Netflix and YouTube ect loads fast and clear picture. Only costs around $50. Super happy with the product.
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Questions & Answers
ilias K.asked
I would to ask if when you mirror your screen to the tv, does it use the wifi on your mobile. I would like to mirror my screen to tv and then use the wifi to surf the internet (google maps, a browser page or anything else). So is the wifi free to browse the internet while mirroring your screen?
And now there is also a guest mode. So you can mirror your screen lets say in a hotel without using wifi. Is again your wifi free to surf the internet while doing this? Thanks
2 answers
When setting Chromecast up it asks you which wifi you want to connect to ? I only have one that connects and does it all, home installed wifi where all products identify and log to - hope this helps.
I can't get guest mode to work at all. I have downloaded the update of Google Home App. Looks different.
My TV shows the PIN on the screen, which we assume means a guest who doesn't have access to our wifi password but can see the PIN on the monitor, will be able to CAST (mirror) their screen to our TV.
But it doesn't find any compatible devices for them to cast to unlessvthey are already connected to our wifi.
I might try rebooting the Chromecast
Reubsasked
After installing the Chromecast with a WiFi can it still be used on a different WiFi?
1 answer
You need to set it up on wifi to use it. If you are planning to use it on two different wifi you need to set it up as well.
use google home app in order to do this.
Becky Aasked
My Chromecast is showing on my tv but can’t find it on my iPhone to connect them. How do I get the to connect?
Details
Category | Networked Media Players |
---|---|
Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
App Store | Google Play |
Netflix App Compatible | Yes |
SD Card Slot | No |
Price (RRP) | $59 |
Replaced by | Google Chromecast Ultra |
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QLDZDR
The latest update of Google Home app that you have to use to set it up has become very buggy. Even having the genuine Google Chromecast hasn't made the latest update of Google Home app work. We get c... Read more
onstant signal dropout when trying to mirror our phone. It used to work flawlessly with a previous version.