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Google Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018) has been replaced by Google Chromecast Ultra.
Google Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018)
DoreenrunnerMelbourne
- 39 reviews
- 25 likes
Fails too quick.
Have 3 chromecast v2,v3 and ultra, all stopped working when the version google home 31.112 updated. Only the ultra recovered with support instructions. The other 2 just fails update and says network problem when the router can see they are connected. Build other wifi network and same result. Quick search online is an old problem with chromecast, maybe to sell new ones? Not worth the short life they have. Also the customer support is bad or does not exist in messanger or by phone.
Purchased for A$45.00.
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glennSouth East Queensland, QLD
Total Rubbish
I'm pretty good at getting devices working, but this device had me stumped. Would not connect to numerous wifi connections available in the house. Don't buy one total Rubbish and you'll waste a lot of time.
Purchased in October 2020 at Officeworks for A$59.00.
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Was fine until...
I was happy with device which was working with no problems until recently. Now it continually fails so I've given up. I won't replace it, not worth the money and trouble.
Purchased in September 2018.
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noodles36Victoria, 3183
- 8 reviews
- 15 likes
- Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018)
- Verified purchase
Biggest pile of crap ever
It doesn't connect properly with my mobile phones (Moto x2 play and Moto G5Plus) but my laptop does connect to it but it buffers and is choppy and eventually the screen goes purple. Rebooting and running Google's useless troubleshooting makes no difference. You'd think if you pay for a product from a multi billion dollar company you'd actually get something that actually works. No wonder they are so rich ripping off everyone. I tried to write a review via google review and guess what? You can't. They've locked it like a late night infomercial review site where everyone says how great the product is and gives if 4 and 5 stars but in reality it's a piece of trash.
Purchased in April 2020 at The Good Guys for A$59.00.
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Anthonynewcastle
- 9 reviews
- 6 likes
Does Not work
About as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike. worked for a couple of weeks After an update on my desktop it stopped working, tried all the fixes suggested but still no good!!!
Purchased in September 2019 at Officeworks Physical store for A$100.00.
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Absolute headache
Would not get passed set up ... 4 hours of thinkering and forums ideas and nothing ... it is junk don’t waste your money ... Will be getting a refund tomorrow for sure
Purchased in June 2020 at JB Hi-Fi for A$59.00.
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SimoneGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 5 likes
Handy
Easy to set up, easy to use. If you're using an Android and casting spotify, it does disconnect if your phone is in battery saving mode. Once I worked out the spotify issue I'm very happy with it.
Purchased in May 2019 at JB Hi-Fi for A$49.00.
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J MorrisSouth East Queensland, QLD
The most frustrating device I’ve ever used!!
When it’s working its fine but continually have to do full resets to get it to connect as it fails to connect to wifi. Its now in the bin! So over trying to get it to work! Its not good on your mental health!
Purchased in October 2019 at JB Hi-Fi.
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Sinthu M.
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Perfect casting device
If you want to turn your tv/monitor into a smart tv go for this. It offers a simple interface and can be used seamlessly with Apple / android devices. I use it for streaming YouTube & Netflix. It is always connected to my family room tv and i can stream to it anytime by clicking the cast icon on the apps that support screen casting. I have also noticed that there are fewer ads while using this device for YouTube streaming.
Purchased in February 2020 at Officeworks for A$59.00.
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Abysmal
I'm having a very bad experience with Chromecast for multiple reasons. I mostly use it with the Netflix and YouTube apps on my iPhone.
The whole idea of using your phone as a remote sounds interesting, but keep in mind that to perform a simple action such as skip the intro of a Netflix episode, you need to:
- Pick up the phone
- Unlock it
- Open / switch to the Netflix App
- Wait 2/3 seconds for the "Skip Intro" or "Play Next Episode" prompt to show up
- Click it
If you had a Roku/Smart TV, you'd just need to pick up the remote and press a button....Read more
And, the phone often disconnects from the CC so that you need to re-sync them before you can use it, while in the meantime you have no way of pausing the show that's playing. Also, if you get a phone call or something, you can't pause CC before answering the call. This is incredibly annoying because I always need to answer the call, be like "Hey wait a sec", then switch to the Netflix app and pause the show before returning to the call. And if in the meantime the app and CC have disconnected, that adds 5-10 seconds to the process. I used to have a Roku and I have decided to sell the Chomecast and get Roku again, it's such a better (and cheaper) option. I have no idea how anyone can enjoy CC's user experience.Purchased in January 2020.
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NatsPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
The best $40 I've spent.
This is the easiest, most user friendly, cheapest way to make a TV a smart TV. Just plug it in and off you go. Have been using mine for well over 12 months now and can't fault it. I use it for Stan, Netflix, ABC iview, SBS on demand - you name it. Its hands down the best valued item in my house!!
Purchased in October 2018 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for A$40.00.
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AnnickaMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
So useful!
We have been watching Netflix, Stan and catch up tv via our PlayStation until recently. The chromecast makes it so much easier and quicker to use these functions and we can all connect to it easily using the google home app.
Purchased in December 2019 at JB Hi-Fi for A$40.00.
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Alasdair36South West, WA
- 9 reviews
- 6 likes
Absolute rubbish
I could look at photos on my camera, but trying to watch a film via my phone or laptop was useless. Dropped out, lost sound. Lost Picture. Will take back to JB hifi and ask for money back.
Purchased at JB Hifi Home for A$49.00.
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OCTO
- 2 reviews
Misleading packaging, requires buying a new mobile just to set it up, requirements always changing
I was excited to get this going, but after a full day of trying to get it to go, I have given up.
On the box it states works with windows, just plug it into your tv connect to wifi and go.
What it doesn't tell you is that it needs a Mobile phone running Android v5 or later, just to get it to connect to wifi.
Very poor design with the setup process, technically you should be able to plug the device into hdmi port on tv, and use the TV remote to control it (which you can) but you won't be able to setup the wifi network details directly, if only t...Read more
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Avoid this product.
Will not hook up straight through Windows 10 and it was a nightmare trying to find out why (they disabled support in January apparently) Disconnects every time it's paused or a video finishes then it's another rigmarole to find out why, Is it the phone, the PC or the Chromecast this time? Won't cast the desktop even though I have a good nearly new Toshiba. Wish I had bought a Media box instead and saved all this hassle.
Purchased in June 2019 for A$79.00.
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AndiMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
Useless - A waste of money and time
Samsung Galaxy S9+ will not cast, despite being connected to Chromecast. No issues with Samsung S2 Tab. Both use the same internet source. Rebooted everything several times. Reset Chromecast to factory settings several times. Samsung and Google customer support was useless, neither will take ownership of the problem. I think I might go Apple unless anyone can resolve this issue. I would be totally screwed if I had set my home up with everything linked to Google
Purchased in July 2019 at JB Hifi Home for A$60.00.
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DisappointedPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Total rubbish
Bought 1 in May. Followed all instructions several times. No luck. Returned it and got a replacement. Same story. Returned it today. 3 staff at JB HiFi couldn't get it to work either. If I had read the reviews first wouldn't have wasted my time or money.
Purchased in May 2019 at JB Hifi Home for A$59.00.
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BobGBendigo
- 3 reviews
- 9 likes
After hours of trying everything this will not connect to my Telstra modem.
I have set these types of thing up before. Chromecast Ultra is rubbish, too difficult to get set up. My ROKU was a dream by comparison. Chromecast goes back to JB-HI tomorrow for my money back. Do not buy one.
Purchased in July 2019 at JB Hi-Fi Retail Stores for A$99.00.
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A Load Of Rubbish
I Followed the instructions, which are very simple........but it does not work. Just wasted hours on this.
So I am going back to my old method. Download video to USB Stick. Plug in to T.V. .....watch and enjoy.
Purchased in May 2019 at Officeworks for A$55.00.
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JeffreySouth East Queensland, QLD
- 8 reviews
- 5 likes
Unreliable product.
I've had 2. The first I purchased, you know the one you plug into the HDMI slot of your TV and ditch because too unreliable and only broadcast in 2ch. (For those that don't know that's technology from the 50's and Google chrome hasn't caught up yet.
The 2nd one, I didn't buy it was built into my SONY ULTRA HD TV.
It's the same 2 ch. Google techo gurus are still back into the 50's as this version is still in 2ch. I only have it because built into TV and don't let your head swell Google. I didn't buy the TV for that as had no idea it was built ...Read more
in until couple months after having the TV. SONY, ditch the chromcaste, it's not a selling point and a peace of rubbish. Much of the time it freezes up and only way to disconnect the link is to turn the TV off. When it doesn't freeze up it jitters. Yeah, If i'd payed for it I would return froma full refund. But, lucky Google it's inbuilt into the TV so, once again SONY, ditch the chromcast on your next gen TV's. TV with Chromcast is about 5 meters from wifii and PC about 8 meters from wifii. So, that means we can't blame distance as signal is near 100%. Broadband, well Google, the TV's inbuilt connection direct to the internet has no problems streaming HD netflix and wait for it in5.1CH. I have a smart TV with Chromcast built in and which has proven pointless and a message to SONY, remove the Chromcast from your TV's it's a feature wasting my money. Yeah, I get it, Google probably made you install it because your using the Google operating system for your new TV's.Purchased in November 2018 for A$995.00.
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Questions & Answers
johnasked
why when I use the device to watch SBS on demand does it sometimes cut the start of the show, and why is it that all the other providers such as I view, does not seem to have this problem. what do I need to do to fix this irritating problem
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 |
- GTIN12: 842776106254
- MPN: GA00439-AU
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