Chromecaster: Get Streaming TV Reviews

by Beejp8

I would have given this maybe 3 stars even though it constantly has to be reconnected. However, the ad for the Premium version is so annoying and literally pops up every second, I couldn’t even type a single word in my email to the company without the ad interrupting. Trying to connect to your device in almost impossible because the add pops up so fast you can’t click on your device fast enough before the ad is in you face again. And don’t bother clicking that you want to continue with the free version because they will still beat you over the head with getting the Premium version every second-literally! Maybe Google thinks if they bother you enough you’ll break down and buy the Premium version to shut the ad up. Some of us are older and know that being bullied and brow beaten to buy a product, is just flat out not going to happen. We find a better option. We do not cave to internet manipulation. I’m going to have to find a better streaming option because Google will not take “no” for an answer.

by Mariolds

I bought the Premium version of Chromecaster & it was completely useless. I could not cast anything from my iPhone except my photos & only some music from Apple Music. The rest of the options were completely useless. I tried to correct the problem through the Troubleshoot tab and all I got was a blank screen. I contacted support and all I got from them was to use another of their useless apps called Chromecast Streamer which also does not work.
Don’t download Chromecaster and definitely don’t buy the Premium.

by M_Justice_L

Wow I downloaded Chromecaster thinking you could actually use it but I constantly get bombarded by their “premium” service advertisements I just uninstalled Chromecaster I would rather return the tv and buy another brand if this is how Sony and Google like to do business I have a Samsung as well and you can just screen mirror instantly from your iPhone.

by RonO_1966

After impulsively and imprudently buying a lifetime subscription instead of a trial, I discovered that trying to use this to mirror something full screen by holding my iPhone in “portrait” mode didn’t work.

Don’t fall for this. It’s useless for the most likely use at least I’d have for this - using a chromecast with websites and other apps not natively containing a chromecast interface.

by Jikerrie

My parents have Chromecast and needed my help navigating the stream service on their phone since our dog chew up the remote control. But each time after I hit connect for wifi and TV, it pops up subscription ad with an irritating background music. My parents don’t need the subscription to stream their dog clips and pictures on the TV. Take down this nonsense ad tactic that doesn’t add any value!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by 9ight Crawler

Chromecaster does not work at all. All it actually does is ask you to pay money in order to use premium features. It will keep on asking you to upgrade with annoying pop ups and ads and even after repeatedly closing the intrusive adware it will still show up again! It won’t do anything other than this and also it kept on crashing frequently when I was trying to cast my files. Tried to contact the developers and no response. I am just going to delete Chromecaster now please don’t download I’m sure there are better apps out there that do work instead of this useless program that is more like a cash grab rather than a useful mobile app. So again please beware and DO NOT DOWNLOAD else you will be charged huge amounts of money and they won’t refund you or even reply back to you! Highly dissatisfied user...

by Gogoviu

Just downloaded Chromecaster , it’s has too many ads popping up, technically the only free feature it has that it connects to TV.
Other than that, you won’t be able to stream anything over unless you buy the premium, I find it very annoying that it’s being promoted as a free app with in-app purchase. It should have been a paid app from the beginning, but no, you don’t even pay for it once, you pay for a monthly subscription in order to stream on TV. That’s a complete fraud.

by Shopper Ohio

Tried fussing with this, and it would not work. Every 5 seconds, a splash screen pops up asking me to upgrade and pat $20. I cannot even get Chromecaster to work!! It says there’s a free trial, but I cannot get that to work. If you choose to stream a video Chromecaster says it wants access to photos. If you choose webstream it points you to another advertisement. Deleted Chromecaster after 15 minutes of wasted time trying to get to do ANYthing. It does display ads really well.

by Gabby022300

Had Chromecaster for a while now, before they updated, everything was okay (maybe connection problems every now and again) since the recent update, you have to pay for Chromecaster , which wasn’t the case when we first got it - even with the device (google stick) I already paid for. Ads play every second, with the membership, still won’t cast anything, horrible connection. Absolute waste of money! Please stay away!

by Jjmbot

I thought Chromecaster was going to be fantastic, I was really looking forward to using it. But whenever I actually got on Chromecaster I started to click on presentation details, and things like that. Such as music videos and photos and every time I did it said limitation needs premium, or something stupid like that. I got so fed up that I decided you know what I’m gonna let google know about this. If you agree with me give Chromecaster one star. I’m not paying $25 for some stupid premium thing that’s going to last me like maybe a month. Everything On Chromecaster is so expensive. I don’t like Chromecaster. I love Google but this is one of their stupider ideas.

by Powrby4d

Chromecaster makes zero sense. As soon as it says it is broadcasting, trying to switch to Chromecaster you want to broadcast immediately interrupts. The broadcast that hasn't even started yet with a prompt to resume the broadcast. It says to set to do not disturb if you don't want notifications but doesn't say how to do it or just give you a button to select. The help is a couple of paragraphs that don't relate to anything you actually see it do in Chromecaster . Can't believe I actually paid money for this completely useless app which was apparently never tested for usability.

by Omg Its Me Obv

Hello , sorry but Chromecaster has robbed us 4 times. We been trying to work Chromecaster but it has failed 4 times. We did are best to give Chromecaster another chance the 1st time we got it we bought it 3 times ! Which costed $20 each! And then when we tried to start casting it said “Buy premium” and we did so how is this possible. Now today I bought it to give it last chance in my phone , sadly I bought it and it didn’t work! Please don’t buy the subscription! Don’t waste ur time or money btw when u try the 3 free trial it does work to make u feel like it does! It doesn’t !

by Ettie3

This might be the first app I’ve used where the ads literally prevent me from using app to even 5 seconds. No exaggeration, you can barely get through connecting your device and figuring out how to use Chromecaster before getting the same ad to upgrade to premium every second. Okay, maybe every 2 seconds. No. Exaggeration. This is just horrible design. If I could use Chromecaster without seeing an ad that interrupts use every 2 seconds, maybe I could figure out that I like it enough to upgrade. Whose idea was it to design Chromecaster this way? Deleting immediately.

by LauraG_

Had the older version of Chromecast app to acreen nitro from my phone. It worked like a charm. Forced to use new app (tried two and still don’t even know which is the right app. The free version is useless- Ads pop up nonstop making Chromecaster useless. They are also labeled in a way that is confusing resulting in signing up or opening things you don’t want. Going to throw out my Chrome cast device and go buy abutter Roku device. Less aggravation, easier interface and not being bombarded with ads.

I expect more from Google… if you paid for a device you should be able to use it without extra fees and aggravation

by Tony Burroughs

I’ve never written a review before but Chromecaster is so poor and the subscription cancellation process is so convoluted and borderline deceptive that I highly recommend that you save your money and look elsewhere, I spent hours trying to cancel Chromecaster. I got no response from anyone / there doesn’t seem to be any customer service whatsoever.
If you must try Chromecaster, use the free trial - do not sign up for the premium no matter how invasive or persistent it is. It doesn’t stream without jumping every few seconds.
The developer response will say to email their support: Good luck with that.

by Pondgoon19

Google cast is great for supported apps but terrible for things like Apple TV which it doesn’t allow you to cast. I even paid the extra 20 as it said it would mirror anything from my device and then it didn’t allow me to watch Apple TV.

by Clevertrevor247

I went ahead and bought the premium version of this and it doesn’t work well at all with my iPhone SE. The media player could use a lot of work as that is why I bought Chromecaster . It is like it times out after about 3 minutes and freezes even if my phone stays awake. I would love to give a higher rating if the programming of Chromecaster was more professional and actually works like it should.

by Bemuze

Hi! I downloaded Chromecast to play Netflix from my iPhone, through a screen projector. I read reviews that suggested that, and when looking at Chromecaster description it seemed
Right. And it hasn’t worked.
Does the Chromecast app work without another Chromecast device? I was searching for how to videos, which lead me to that question, although projector reviews lead me to believe just the Chromecast app would work.
The device has not been able to find my projector - TMY V08 while my phone is connected to my projector. I’d love help and or advice. Thank you!

by Donacewatson

I’m coming unglued I’m just trying to get some help understanding my chromecast being the main Chromecast app said I get premium features for Chromecast but other apps I have say pay 29.$ for full features for Chromecaster WHATS going on with googles Chromecast

by Big Yahuchanon

My local network is and remains open… yet I can’t get access to the device all of a sudden… why?

by 2$&965hfryubvxsr

If you don’t have wi-fi but do have an internet connection, you are outta luck. I am an RVer and don’t always get a connection so it would be nice to be able to watch a streaming service when I’m lucky enough to to get an internet connection.

by DJ Murray The Lioness

This whole stuff is a complete waste of time c I’m going to return this shot n go back to cable, a waste of time

by SHIFTERtv

No ability to control Nest Mini, or its just so freakishly lacking in any intuitiveness I can’t figure it out. One star Google.

by SmichePR

Just wasted $20! on this. Did not cast video to the tv or photos. Do not pay anything for this. Instant regret.

by Jimmy The Frustrated Consumer

Did not cast to the tv.

by Whisle Blower

Absolute garbage

by Masuudk356

I can not connect to my bravia TV.

by EWebNation

This may be good to the 0.0000000000001% it works for but let’s face it...if it’s not beta tested for bugs before release..why the f release it yet? Willing to take that big a hit or can you pep rally it up 3 more days? No judgment. Just truths.