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Google Chromecast Ultra
Last Updated: September 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.1
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/10
Total Reviews
550
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Software Platform
133google, cast, chromecast ultra, streaming, apps
+71%
-29%
" ... Love that I can now cast from any of my listed devices to this older model Visio TV. ... "
" ... Kudos to Google for innovating streaming and bringing smart functionality to users regardless of their setups! ... "
" ... Has the same advantages, and irksome problems as the old Chromecast. ... "
" ... I donot have a smart tv but Google Chrome Cast bridged the gap to access YouTube TV without having to purchase a smart tv. ... "
" ... It's a Chromecast ... "
" ... You can chromecast your laptop screen and pull it up on that to get around this small issue. ... "
" ... Worth it only if you don't have an Android TV. ... "
" ... Comes in handy where the smart TV doesnt have access to certain apps. ... "
Device Compatibility
85cast, chromecast, smart tv, apple tv, streaming
+65%
-35%
" ... I bought it because a friend recommended it so I could watch Disney + on a Vizio TV. ... I downloaded the app to my phone and was finally able to watch the new programming on the TV. ... "
" ... works perfect on my lg oled that doesnt have extensive streaming compatibilities ... "
" ... It's super easy to set up and I love that I can cast from both my phone and chromebook. ... "
" ... Enables casting to your TV from many sources.i have many more options and significantly helped to lower my Verizon bill because I no longer need FIOS, replacing it with other sources ... "
" ... My spouse and I wanted to cast from our iPhone, iPad, and Chromebook to our Smart TV. ... "
" ... Since he has multiple devices in his home, he did not want to go changing the password on everything. ... "
" ... From any wifi connected device in your home. ... "
" ... Makes my smart tv super duper smart! ... "
Ease of Use
72easy to set, easy to install, use, easy to use, setup
+94%
-6%
" ... Quick set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up on Google Home. ... "
" ... The set up process is extremely easy, any product I’ve ever bought from google always impresses me, the quality is amazing . ... "
" ... So install was a little rough at first but than it was super easy to use and it works really well. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... So easy to use! ... "
" ... Awesome and simple product! ... "
" ... Easy setup, easy use. ... "
Setup
47easy to install, easy, install, set, installation
+85%
-15%
" ... Found helpful setup videos on YouTube. ... "
" ... easy to install and great tech support if needed. ... "
" ... Very easy installation. ... "
" ... It’s was easy to plug n play ... "
" ... Easy to install and use ... "
" ... Quick set up. ... "
" ... Took 2 mins to install and start streaming. ... "
" ... Easy to install, easy to hook up, easy to use. ... "
Apps
41apps, app, youtube, streaming, netflix
+59%
-41%
" ... To improve this device, it should allow installation of native streaming apps (like the Firestick). ... "
" ... There must be a better way, possibly a better app to use than Google Photos. ... "
" ... Works great for our older smart TV that doesn't have all the apps. ... "
" ... The app's in beta but works well. ... "
" ... Great additional options for streaming music and Google Home integration. ... Can even stream iTunes movies using Movies Anywhere and the Google Play store. ... "
" ... It's Google. ... "
" ... If you're looking to stream apps to your TV, there are much better options that don't require a secondary device to stream to them. ... "
" ... It also comes with other apps you can download like Netflix, if you have an account. ... "
Resolution
40chromecast, tv, content, dolby vision, 1080p
+93%
-8%
" ... Only difference is I can now watch stuff in 4k. ... "
" ... Ps: If you want 4K you need a 4K display! ... "
" ... This one is easy to connect and setup just like my first one but this one has 4K capability and the streaming videos and images are bright and stunning! ... "
" ... Ambient mode makes your 4K tv a work of art or the best family photo album ever. ... "
" ... Even though we use it on a 1080p TV, picture quality seem to be better than the first gen (based on the Google Photos stream comparison) Boot up time is also faster. ... "
" ... Using this with an LG 4K TV. ... "
" ... I purchased this for high-res streaming of Twitch! ... Currently streaming Twitch to chromecast via VLC at 1080p w/ perfect quality. ... I can route any video file on my PC to my TV w/ imperceptible degredation in video quality at 1080p, 4k to be evaluated. ... "
" ... Works on my Samsung Q-series and displays 4K quickly. ... "
Ports
27hdmi, connection, cable, adapter, power
+78%
-22%
" ... Plug and play ease of use. ... "
" ... The adapter also has an Ethernet port, but you don't need to use it, as it has built-in dual-band 11ac Wi-Fi. ... You cannot use any other kind of power source or adapter. ... "
" ... Great product, Ethernet enabled. ... "
" ... In the end I ended up just buying a USB-C adapter and a 10 foot long Ultra HD 8k HDMI cable. ... I bought an Ethernet adapter for the device, I tried wired and wireless for all devices involved, I bought some of the best mesh network routers out there, changed wifi channels for everything, played with distance and proximity of devices, edited every setting in the menus. ... "
" ... Has a longer HDMI connection for those tight area in the back of flat screen. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great, I utilized the Ethernet port so speed is great and the price point was reasonable. ... "
" ... I purchased this item to assist in my quest to decrease my cable bill and maintain access to my favorite tv 📺 shows. ... "
" ... I tried a separate cable to plug it into our TVs USB, but it said that 4K would not be in operation. ... "
Picture Quality
26quality, tv, sound, works, ultra
+92%
-8%
" ... Picture quality is good and sharp. ... "
" ... Picture quality seems better than the built in tuner. ... "
" ... Chromecast was easy to set up and the picture quality is excellent. ... "
" ... We haven't used it very much, yet, but, so far, it works fine and the picture quality is impressive. ... "
" ... Once you get It to work the picture is good ... "
" ... High picture quality ... "
" ... Has some very nice photos on the screen when you are not casting. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great, I utilized the Ethernet port so speed is great and the price point was reasonable. ... "
Wifi
19router, device, setup, work, wi
+32%
-68%
" ... It wasn't my Internet connection or location of the device relative to the router. ... "
" ... It will not work on hotel WiFi . ... "
" ... Yes, I checked my router settings, reset the device, and reset my internet many times . ... "
" ... After fooling with it and me trying to help him get it set up, we found that his wifi password is too short, though it doens't make that obvious in the instructions. ... "
" ... When I initially got the device I set it up with WIFI and it worked alright for MAYBE a week. ... "
" ... It is still dependent on WiFi and doesn’t work half the time. ... "
" ... In short, do you like having to FACTORY RESET or reset your wifi EVERY day you want to cast something? ... "
" ... Lo malo es que no puedo hacer espejo sin conexion wifi. ... La idea mia era utilizar los datos de mi movil, pero no hay caso, solo acepta con wifi normal o hotspot, Mal. ... "
Video Playback
17tv, youtube, videos, play, casting
+71%
-29%
" ... I can route any video file on my PC to my TV w/ imperceptible degredation in video quality at 1080p, 4k to be evaluated. ... "
" ... "play the next episode of show x on my TV" or" pause the video" or " resume the video" etc. ... "
" ... Awesome product makes streaming movies easy ... "
" ... My only complaint is with my own foolish self, who thought an Ultra would improve performance of video casting from my iPhone. ... It does a better job that the predecessor unit, but I am still rarely able to get "perfect" high resolution video playback from videos on my iPhone. ... "
" ... Can even stream iTunes movies using Movies Anywhere and the Google Play store. ... "
" ... You will hear sound from the computer and watch the video on the TV you're casting to. ... "
" ... Bought YouTube TV. ... "
" ... We now have Prime video from our phone to our TV ... "
Display Clarity
17tv, mirror, love, display, screen mirroring
+71%
-29%
" ... Works well with screen mirroring with the iphone. ... "
" ... We love using this, especially for worship music on our big screen, and exercise programs for our elderly parents! ... "
" ... Just made it easy to view small pictures on larger screen ... "
" ... Better TV, and now I can make use of the extra pixels. ... "
" ... I mainly use this for YouTube at home but on my Moto e5 plus it can also mirror the screen. ... "
" ... I absolutely love the screen savers when it's idle. ... "
" ... Has some very nice photos on the screen when you are not casting. ... "
" ... I've had absolutely no issues with streaming, screen mirroring, and setup. ... "
Product Reliability
15years, week, reset, working, worked fine
+13%
-87%
" ... I'm fed up with it after less than a week. ... "
" ... Reinstalled it almost every day for a week. ... "
" ... Connecting from my new Chromebook was a failure after twelve attempts and as many reboots over a two week period. ... One day, it magically worked. ... "
" ... This turns on but it stops working after 3 minutes ... "
" ... time to factory reset. ... "
" ... DOES NOT WORK . ... THEY SELL YOU FALSE PRODUCTS. ... "
" ... Unfortunately this product is not reliable. ... This started happening after about week 2 and now it no longer functions properly at any time. ... "
" ... Kept freezing, wouldn't work. ... "
Network
15router, network, device, work, signal
+20%
-80%
" ... I've even tried after removing the password from my router, no luck. ... "
" ... This does not work in hotel rooms ... "
" ... Yes, I checked my router settings, reset the device, and reset my internet many times . ... "
" ... This crazy damn thing was broadcasting an unsecured wifi signal "living room TV.m" for a week as I tried to figure out how unrecognized devices were getting into my Security report. ... "
" ... When I initially got the device I set it up with WIFI and it worked alright for MAYBE a week. ... "
" ... It will not work on hotel WiFi . ... "
" ... It is still dependent on WiFi and doesn’t work half the time. ... "
" ... I switched to WiFi and couldn't maintain a stable signal. ... That's a shame since the wireless router is 10 foot below it in the basement. ... "
Lagging
13unacceptable, times, delay, time, seconds
+31%
-69%
" ... The delay in streaming unacceptable in 2019. ... "
" ... It streams like a slow motion. ... "
" ... Tends to freeze up a lot ... "
" ... Has > 1 s delay. ... "
" ... Doesn’t support all the time, multi time disconnects ... "
" ... If you've got a first-gen model and get a lot of lag/glitching on certain videos, this is the cure. ... "
" ... Do you want to reset everything all over? ... but no, day ONE of using it, it was back to requiring factory resets after every VIDEO, every ACTION, every ANYTHING. ... "
" ... The lag is unmanageable. ... "
Price
11worth the money, worth, price, really, get
+64%
-36%
" ... worth the money if you do not have a smart TV. ... "
" ... This is totally worth the money. ... "
" ... Definitely worth it. ... "
" ... Not bad if you get this on sale at a good price. ... "
" ... Recommended, if you have the extra cash. ... "
Returns
9back, would, returned, sent, send
-100%
" ... No different than then the last model returned it. ... "
" ... Didn’t notice until weeks (almost a month) after I bought it because it was a gift so it was to late to return . ... "
" ... Too late to return it. ... "
" ... Not what we thought would work for us sent back ... "
" ... Just barely missed the return date due to being out of town. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Waited too long to test and use so no return option . ... "
" ... Still have to send it back. ... "
Sound Quality
8picture, watch, video, tv, casting
+63%
-38%
" ... Great picture and sound, easy installation and set-up, and voice control via my Galaxy mobile. ... "
" ... You will hear sound from the computer and watch the video on the TV you're casting to. ... "
" ... although I think Apple Tv probably has the best picture / sound. ... "
" ... When it works, the video and sound are very good. ... "
Cables
7cord, tv, way, looking, cut
+100%
" ... For those who want to ditch cable this Is a pretty good way to go. ... "
" ... Using this convinced my partner to cut cable! ... "
" ... Awesome alternative to paying monthly for cable tv ... "
" ... I cut the cord with cable and after several years of Apple TV use, I invested in this unit to complement my LG OLED77W7P. ... "
" ... I purchased this item to assist in my quest to decrease my cable bill and maintain access to my favorite tv 📺 shows. ... "
" ... Phenomenal little tool and great way to get away from cable television. ... For those that have never setup this particular advice, definitely read the destructions and make sure to have all the right cables in place. ... "
" ... Great product for those looking to cut the cord. ... "
Overall performance
6fast, works, picture, lag, computer
+67%
-33%
" ... Great unit, fast processing. ... "
" ... Wireless is good but hardline is so much better to get those high speeds.plus there's never any issues with buffering or anything. ... "
" ... Can take some time to start up something but depends on your phone speed. ... "
ISP
6internet, work, modem, connect, new
+50%
-50%
" ... It wasn't my Internet connection or location of the device relative to the router. ... "
" ... I talked with the google support folks and they blamed it on my ISP. ... "
" ... Verizon Fios supposedly can be casted but it didn't work. ... "
Capacity
5work, router
+60%
-40%
" ... Someone was able too see inside my house without my permission ... "
" ... We have both Firesticks and Chromecast in our house. ... I installed the chroomecast in the basement theater and it works as it should. ... "
" ... This thing is awesome and exactly what we needed for our new house. ... "
Marketplace
5described, return, amazon
+100%
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... thank you for quality product. ... "
" ... Received what I bid for ... "
For Travel
4home, one, chromecast
+50%
-50%
" ... Due to Covid we haven't traveled. ... "
" ... My home use nor my travel. ... "
For Kids
4old, gift
+75%
-25%
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and son-in-law. ... "
As Gift
4bought, son, return
+75%
-25%
" ... This is a gift but I am told that it works great. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and son-in-law. ... "
" ... I used it as a gift for friend. ... "
Remote
4would, phone, got, device, 4k
+50%
-50%
" ... I thought I would like using my iPhone as a remote. ... "
Size
4one, home
+75%
-25%
" ... Bought one for the home and one for traveling. ... "
" ... It's compact and super high quality. ... "
Product As Described
3described
+100%
" ... Works as described ... "
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