Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 16562 reviews of Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the video and design. The size and price also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the software and reliability, and there are some mixed opinions about the remote control.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 266 user reviews of Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability are also appreciated. Views are divided on the reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6541 user reviews of Google Chromecast (1st gen, 2013) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the size and design are overall positive. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Google Chromecast with Google TV review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. Google's cracked it this time

Lots of apps ; Excellent HDR picture ; Dolby Vision and Atmos

Rivals sound more dynamic

One of the best video streamers available, thanks in no small part to the Google TV platform and excellent voice remote

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : James Rivington (techradar.com)

Chromecast (2013) review

Smart TV in a stick, Chromecast is brilliant

Works flawlessly ; It's easy to set up and use ; Lots of apps ; It's so cheap!

No remote control ; Still some apps missing

There is simply nothing out there quite like the Google Chromecast. It's a brilliant and cheap way to get smart apps onto your older TV, and comes highly recommended.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Google Chromecast review

Innovative ; Takes up next-to-no space ; Simple and intuitive ; Slick operation ; App support is increasing

Could do with more apps

An absolute bargain, and a neat and effective way to make your TV smarter

Feb, 2015

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Google Chromecast review: a super streamer you can't ignore

Is it second time lucky for Google's streaming sensation?

Great new design ; Easy to set up

Search needs improvement ; More apps needed

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Expert review by : Elyse Betters (pocket-lint.com)

Google Chromecast review

Following its successful US launch last summer, Google has launched Chromecast in the UK. And it's a rather big deal. Chromecast is a bit different from anything else out there. In terms of functionality and performance it's an ideal method of not just...

Affordable, simple, all-in-one, likely to get better over time

Limited native support currently, HDMI limis older TV compatibility

Chromecast is a bit different from anything else out there. In terms of functionality and performance it's an ideal method of not just streaming video on a TV but also casting Chrome browser tabs to the screen too. If you have an older TV without an...

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (stuff.tv)

Google Chromecast (2018) review

Google's tiny TV streamer gets a tiny but appreciated upgrade

Bargain price ; Easy setup ; Good app selection ; Google Home integration

No remote ; No Amazon Prime Video app ; Voice control is limited

Google’s awesome little budget streamer just got (very slightly) better

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.co.uk)

Google Chromecast review: Cheap, tiny streamer continues to innovate

Boasting improved Wi-Fi access and a funky new design, Google popular streamer is back and better than ever, for the same low price. But is it good enough to fulfill your everyday Netflix fix?

The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet, or a PC, as the controller. Its small size...

The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone, tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks, with their physical remotes, tactile buttons and onscreen displays, are more convenient to use. The only way to...

The innovative Chromecast might be the ultimate living-room accessory for your phone or tablet, but more traditional streaming devices deliver a better streaming experience.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Barry Collins (techadvisor.co.uk)

Google Chromecast review

It only comes alive when connected to other devices on the home network, be that an Android or iOS device, laptop or Google Chromebook. You can beam content from compatible apps on those devices, or simply mirror their screens, allowing you to turn...

A brilliant, low-cost add-on for Android device users in particular, providing a blissfully simple way to beam video from your device to the big screen. People who want to stream their own media collection should look elsewhere. The Chromecast is cheap...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Video: Google Chromecast review - a cheap media streamer with huge potential

The Chromecast is by no means Google's first attempt at a TV product. The Google TV box (remember that?) was almost a complete disaster, but the Chromecast should be precisely the opposite.

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Jason Jenkins (cnet.co.uk)

Google Chromecast review

Google's Chromecast went down a storm when it was released in the US last year, and now it's available to buy from official channels in the UK for just £30. A simple 2-inch stick that plugs into an HDMI port on your TV, Chromecast is a cheap way of...

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.

Apr, 2014

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