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Google Chromecast 3rd Gen

Google Chromecast 3rd Gen

4.1(2,493 ratings)

Best price now

$57.39at StaplesChecked 10 h ago

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Price facts

  • Lowest price today: $57.39 at Staples (checked Nov 10, 2026).
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen

The third-generation Chromecast is a small HDMI dongle that turns any TV with an HDMI port into a streaming set. You cast from a phone, tablet or laptop using the Cast button in apps like Netflix, YouTube and Spotify, and the phone stays free for other use. It tops out at 1080p and has no remote or on-screen interface of its own, so it suits people with an older 1080p TV who already stream from their phone. Against the Chromecast with Google TV it is simpler and cheaper in features, but it lacks 4K, a remote and a browsable home screen.

Best forOlder 1080p TVs without smart appsPhone-first streamers who cast from appsSecond TVs and spare roomsGuests who want to cast from their own device
Pros
  • Simple setup: plug into HDMI and power, then cast
  • Works with over 2,000 apps including Netflix, YouTube and Spotify
  • Phone stays usable while streaming
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi for steadier streaming
  • Voice control through Google Home speakers
Cons
  • Full HD only, no 4K or HDR
  • No remote and no on-screen menu to browse
  • Needs a phone or tablet to start most streams
  • Some apps and content require subscriptions
  • Older Wi-Fi standards than newer streamers

Google Chromecast 3rd Gen prices at every store

  • StaplesNew

    In stock

    $57.39Free shippingChecked 10 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Khana-storeReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $129.98+ $5.99 shippingChecked 10 h ago
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Google Chromecast 3rd Gen price history

Lowest price we've seen: $57.39 on Nov 10 at Staples. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

  • 4.1 / 52,493 ratings

Owners rate it well as a cheap way to make a dumb TV smart, praising the quick setup and reliable casting. Complaints centre on the lack of a remote, the 1080p limit and occasional connection drops.

What people mention
  • SetupPraisedOwners say it is plugged in and streaming within minutes.
  • CastingPraisedUsers find the Cast button reliable across major apps.
  • RemoteCriticisedBuyers miss a physical remote and must use a phone.
  • ResolutionCriticisedReviewers note it is limited to 1080p with no 4K or HDR.
  • ConnectionMixedSome report Wi-Fi dropouts, though most find streaming stable.

About the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen

Stream from your phone to TV, just like that, with the Google Chromecast. Plug Chromecast into the HDMI port on your TV and to power and stream your favorite entertainment right from your phone with just a tap. Watch shows, listen to playlists, and more. And while streaming, you can still use your phone as you normally do. Enjoy TV shows, movies, videos, songs, games, sports and more from over 2000 apps like Netflix, YouTube, YouTube TV, and HBO NOW. Start streaming with just your voice - just say what you want to watch from compatible apps and control your TV, with Chromecast and Google Home working seamlessly together. "Ok Google, play Stranger Things from Netflix on my living room TV." Expand your home entertainment without buying a new TV- it's so affordable you can get one for every TV in the house. Get quality entertainment on your TV with the Google Chromecast.Subscriptions are required to view some content.Google Home, Chromecast, and compatible content required to cast to a TV using Google Home.

Specifications

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Questions and answers

Do I need a smart TV to use it?
No. Any TV with an HDMI port and a USB or wall power source works. It adds streaming to a plain TV.
Does it support 4K?
No. The third-generation Chromecast streams up to 1080p Full HD. For 4K you need the Chromecast with Google TV 4K model.
Is there a remote?
No. You control playback from your phone, tablet or laptop, or by voice through a Google Home speaker.
Can I use my phone while casting?
Yes. Once a stream starts, the phone is free for calls, messages and other apps, and you can pause or change volume from it.
What do I need in the box to get started?
The dongle, a power cable and an HDMI extender. You also need a TV with HDMI, a Wi-Fi network and a phone or tablet with the Google Home app.
Does it work with iPhone?
Yes. The Google Home app is available for iOS, and apps with Cast support can stream from an iPhone.
Where is the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen cheapest?
At Staples, for $57.39, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen?
Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 2,493 ratings.
Where can I buy the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Staples.

Stores we've priced the Google Chromecast 3rd Gen at

  • staples.com deals and prices

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