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2nd Generation (2016), 3rd Generation (2018), 1st Generation (2013)Reviewer Photos & Videos
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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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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Waste of money falsely advertised
Unable to support hotspot so waste of time buying it
Was told very simple to mirror iphone on android tv
Spent 2 lots of time with call centre
First time was frustrating
Organized what was required
Rang back 2 days later and told this platform could not support my phones hot spot and I needed 2 phone to run it even then it would not work
What a waste of time and money
Purchased in June 2019 at Harvey Norman for A$98.00.
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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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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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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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VinceSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
- 5 likes
What was Google thinking?
Managed to connect it to my android phone without a problem. Wasted hours trying to connect it to my Windows laptop. Why are there not even any reliable instructions for this? Surely I'm not alone in trying to connect a Windows laptop? Utterly terrible.
Purchased in February 2019 at Google Store for A$59.00.
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LukieLiverpool
- 4 reviews
- 4 likes
- Chromecast 1st Generation (2013)
- Verified purchase
Great product with further opportunity
when the GEN 1 came out t was a must have, it offer the opprotunity to make any TV with HDMI to become a smart TV. This at the time saved Hundreds $ $ $ $, of the cost of purchasing a dedicated smart TV. In the way of limitations it would be great if it could be used with out the need of a network.
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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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SimonDigbyWestern Australia
- 4 reviews
- 13 likes
- Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018)
- Verified purchase
if you love stuffing around with glitchy tech, this is for you.
Hopeless device. Never connects when you want it to. Have to erase and start again multiple times. Freezes at the most annoying moments (to be fair, this is its one skill). We had such high hopes for this thing. Like, it would work, for one. Waste of time and money.
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AnnaDarwin
- 7 reviews
- 7 likes
- Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018)
- Verified purchase
Ok
You would think a product as simple as chromecast wouldnt have any problems
It drops out, and /or doesn't always connect for no apparent reason.
I find I have to go to my Google home app to manually find it and connect it because when I hit the connect icon it says its streaming but it isn't.
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KylieJeneSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
So good we bought a second one!
We have an Apple TV, and a Chromecast but hubby has a Samsung phone and was only using Chromecast. So we bought a second Chromecast. Both are great devices. Only problems is sometimes can’t skip advertisements, whilst casting. Can be powered by usb. If you don’t have outlets free, your tv’s USB ports can power the Chromecast.
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thinkOfaNumberDarwin
- Chromecast 3rd Generation (2018)
- Verified purchase
Always loses connection
I’ve owned my ultra for about a week now. On the same network I have an old Panasonic PVR that supports Netflix and an old Sony Bravia TV that has some smart apps. The chromecast is ALWAYS losing connection to wifi, and when I plug it into the network It just fails completely. Regularly the Google home app on my phone won’t be able to find the chromecast, until I power cycle the chromecast. Netflix on iOS is always losing the connection and failing to cast.
When I do manage to get Netflix playing, it often gets stuck at 99%. After five minut...Read more
es I just power cycle the chromecast to try again. You might think this is due to my home network problems, but I have a Google Home, multiple iPads and iPhones, and the two video devices right next to the chromecast and they all work flawlessly. I’m in IT and I’ve set up a wireless mesh network around my house and I get excellent signal speeds. When it does work however, it’s nice just to be able to say “hey Google, turn on the TV!“ The screensavers are pretty and I like having the date and weather on the television. I would like to see more apps available.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Not compatible
Google haven't got a list of compatible projectors. Mine isnt. It's an expensive trial and error or the inconvenience of returning the Chromecast device to google. It proved to be a waste of time. HDMI does not mean that it will work with your projector. There must be many standards around.
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Questions & Answers
Leigh L.asked
How do I get SBS on my new google Chromecast with google tv? I thought I selected it from Apps menu on install but it’s not appearing now on available apps...?
No 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
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
Details
Category | Networked Media Players | Networked Media Players | Networked Media Players |
---|---|---|---|
Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
App Store | Google Play | Google Play | Google Play |
Netflix App Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SD Card Slot | No | No | No |
Price (RRP) | $59 | $49 | $59 |
Replaced by | Google Chromecast Ultra | Google Chromecast Ultra | Google Chromecast Ultra |
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