Google Home

- 26 June 2017

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Description

The Google Home app is one app to set up, manage and control your Chromecast, Chromecast Audio and Google Home* devices.

If you own a Chromecast device, with this app you can:
• Easily browse trending and popular content from your Chromecast-enabled apps.
• Use search to find content by movie, TV show or actor*.
• Play, pause and change volume across all your Chromecast devices.
• Customise your TV screen with beautiful imagery.
• Discover new apps, offers and content.

If you own a Chromecast Audio device, with this app you can:
• Sync your speakers and Google Home together with Multi-room groups, so you can enjoy playback in every room.
• Play, pause and change volume across all your Chromecast Audio devices.
• Discover new apps, offers and content.

If you own a Google Home device, with this app you can:
• Control Google Home settings, such as your default music provider or your location.
• Sync compatible devices with Google Home such as smart lights, thermostats, Chromecast devices and more.
• Discover new features and offers.

* Some features may not be available in all countries.

Reviews

4.2

416,377 total

5 254,536

4 75,860

3 28,976

2 16,223

1 40,782

Duke

Had this for just over a week. It worked perfectly for just a couple of days. Then the first update stopped any radio to be cast either via voice control or on-screen button select. No after last night's update there's no news either. Basically it gets worse with each update and not better as it should. A £130 ornament.

R Ha

Crashes on startup - Home is having trouble with Google Play Services error reported. Selection of OK and Home crashes - Home is now useless. Same error reported in gmail app, but that doesn't crash. Nexus 7, Android 6.0.1

Manoj Jangra

Don't know what is wrong with chromecast 2 developers, they don't allow users to direct connect to chromecast 2. Why we need connect to wifi for everything. In india broadband is not so common so we want to directly connect to chromecast 2

Joyti Sohi

Quite easy to use

Emilie Baylay

I love using my chrome cast for Netflix and the like. It's so simple yet so powerful. All that said I'm having a problem playing music through Spotify. I'm not sure who is at fault here, Spotify or the Chromecast but I'm writing 2 review anyway. An ad played and then my phone closed the Spotify app while streaming. Now whenever I try to stream to the Chromecast it shows he ad playing without sound. I love playing music to my TV but now I can't enjoy that.

Jon Boyer

Occasionally updates break casting functionality. This time, if I cast audio from Google Play Music to my Chromecast audio group or any single player, then when I get in my car or put on my headset, Bluetooth controls, like play/pause, won't work until I turn Bluetooth off, reboot the phone, then turn Bluetooth back on. Super aggravating and makes me not want to cast, which renders a lot of audio investments useless. Galaxy S7 Edge. Hopefully it will be fixed soon

User reviews

Duke 27 June 2017

R Ha 26 June 2017

Manoj Jangra 26 June 2017

Joyti Sohi 26 June 2017

Quite easy to use

Emilie Baylay 9 June 2017

Jon Boyer 26 June 2017

David-Michael Wallace 22 June 2017

Chromecast still a regularly used device. Google home used everyday to basically be a glorified light switch. Thing that bugs me is the blip/card about LGBT "celebrate pride"... Why? Why is sexual orientation something that needs to be pushed? I don't care that Google is all for it. But don't make it so I can't take it off... Also why is it at the top of the list? In Google Now I was able to say things I was interested in and not interested in and it would hide it from regular viewing, not that I couldn't go deeper into settings and turn stuff on again, but at least hide it. I don't want my kid skimming through this app and finding that. Therefore. I'd say it's not a good family app, and the 'Everyone' badge wrongly tagged.

23 June 2017

Unfortunately the Hdmi CEC does not work anymore. What's up with that? Yes, I have done all of the above. as well as casting from different devices. All apps no longer have the ability to pause or play with remote. This changed with the recent update. FIRMWARE: 1.24.88007 NO HELP AND STILL NOT WORKING . USELESS!!

Google Inc. 16 May 2017

Hi there - what firmware is your Chromecast device on?

Timothy Phouthavong 4 June 2017

After this recent update I am no longer able to cast screen or play YouTube and Netflix from my Hotspot device. It worked perfectly fine before on LG v10. Now I noticed only my wife's s7 will cast to screen while being the hotspot device connected to chrome cast 2.0 please fix so that more devices can cast to your product while being the hotspot.

Andrew Croston 25 June 2017

Don't really see the point. I have to connect my phone to a WiFi network and can't use the phones 4g and then cast to the TV. When I do connect via wifi the image quality about 320p with significant lag whilst the phone's image remains crisp without lag. I really thought it would be just like the Microsoft HDMI dongle which I have and works well. Google Chromecast site says it can cast straight from your phone to a TV, this is clearly not the case. Left with the feeling I've been robbed.

Elizabeth miller 17 June 2017

I use to love the Chromecast before the latest update. Now the device is useless even when use Wi-Fi it just keep saying device not found. Calls customer service and they know about the issues but hasn't done anything to fix the problems. I use to tell everyone how great the Chromecast was now I tell everyone I can do not buy you will waste your money. This device is useless.

Aaron Conner 10 June 2017

Lacks basic abilities like control over wallpapers/backdrops, options to disable CEC, or separate casting of video and audio. It turns your devices into a remote control but isn't anymore convenient than a computer with HDMI. I'm surprised this tech hasn't evolved more.

L.A 22 June 2017

I have mirrored my device(with just my mobile hotspot) plenty of times before but for some reason a week ago I could no longer do it. I have followed the same steps to mirror my phone but it says no compatible devices. Please Help. Everything was good until then and there hasn't been any updates

Hubert Emperstein 15 June 2017

Had to change settings in my router to get Chromecast working. Then my phone couldn't find the Chromecast anymore. Been through all the tech articles and have a thorough understanding of what Chromecast needs to work. It just seems really flaky and unreliable. App getting uninstalled and Chromecast going back to the store.

Tim Johns 5 June 2017

HARDWARE: It's pretty durable. The amount of frustration this device will bring would cause damage if it wasn't. Personally, I've thrown my against the wall, against cement, thrown it out the window... the list goes on. It finally stopped working today, which actually makes it less useful than when it was working. But only slightly. Took apart to have a look. There was processor grease all over everything. Like a blind person put the grease in it. Total CHINESE JUNK. Not worth $35. SOFTWARE: Works sometimes. Usually crashes or has issues. An incredible long shot for a replacement for cable. Oh, and YouTube TV doesn't work well with it... you have to buy a newer version to enjoy the benefits of YouTube TV. Poor planning on all parts when it comes to this device. Maybe try Roku instead.

Andrew N Bre 4 June 2017

Is used to work I could cast from any device directly to my Chromecast now that feature does not work anymore. I use my device for my internet and I would like to cast from my device to my Chromecast. This is another one of Google's poorly thought-out fixes for something that isn't broken. Feels like after the alphabet takeover Google's gone downhill.

Shafique Mamun 22 May 2017

If ur buying a cast device then same ur self some time and money DON'T. To make it work u have to factory reset Everytime. And every single day u have to select time how to cast or fix some issues. And support is next to nothing. Feedback it's better if u keep it to ur self.

Malc II 25 June 2017

Helpful to manage my Chromecast device. I love how you can Google photos album to it instead of random images, it really personalizes my TV. Recommended movies and shows are nice too, although it is clearly marketing. Excellent app, keep it up!

Tal Sterenberg 19 May 2017

This app is fantastic, when it decides to work. Every 2 days it gets stuck and it thinks it's casting to the Chromecast, when it's not, and it refuses to disconnect. Tried clearing app data, force stopping, uninstalling and reinstalling, but to no avail. Great job Google, fantastically designed app you got here...

Arek Socha 6 June 2017

When it breaks it breaks. I don't want to reboot both my phone and the CC every freaking time something go nuts. Get a grip Crome guys! Update the app! Fix the disconnect error!

Johnfortich Vista 27 May 2017

CHROMECAST HEATS UP AND STOPS (device is now not usable)- Firmware update 1.23.84839 ruined it all and update 1.24.88007 didn't fixed it either. Give us a BETTER update to Chromecast to fix our devices. Oh and while you're at it, LET ME USE MY BLUETOOTH HEADSET while casting. Allow option to use device audio rather than through the TV.

Mac Native 66 18 June 2017

This app was working on 6-6-17. Now it's useless as of 6/7/17. The message I get is, "Home is having trouble with Google play services." Until this app problem gets fixed, I can't teach my classes from my PowerPoint presentation.

Baba Yaga 21 May 2017

Screen casting doesn't work with the very popular Samsung Galaxy Tab A. To be fair, Netflix and Google's own movies play without a hitch, but no screen casting is a huge letdown. And the message that "your device isn't optimized to work" with chromecast is adding an insult to injury. Come on Google, aren't you supposed to be all geniuses over there? Fix it already, thanks fot nothing

Custodio Gonzalez 19 June 2017

The only way this app works for me is to uninstall updates on Google play. However it will constantly tell me to update Google play services and that certain apps will not work. So hurry Up and fix this issue. I loved being able to mirror my screen using the mobile hot spot, and now I cant do that unless I do what I said up above.

Omkar Deshpande 3 June 2017

I'm using Chromecast from last one year. I use my mobile as hotspot and also to cast content. But from past few days, I'm not able to cast or find Chromecast from my mobile which is used as hotspot. From other mobiles which are connected to same hotspot are able to cast. Is there any functionality changed in Chromecast/android/google home update? Because I really liked to stream content from my mobile(used as hotspot). Can you please let me know if there is any setting to get back that option. Note: I use redmi note 3

pushpraj rathore 12 June 2017

Suddenly it stops showing casting option in my mobile on 8 June 17. it is connected to the same mobile hotspot .. it working properly earlier ..Its of no use to me now as I don't have a wifi connection You mean to say I have to purchase one more device to cast video. Then Why can't I go for other brand cast device ?🤔

Google Inc. 12 June 2017

Hi Pushpraj, thanks for posting — we're working on a fix. We’ve outlined a workaround with a second device here: https://goo.gl/b7T1He

Dan Hill 25 June 2017

Update 6/25/17... Version 1.23.35 (still) won't open on Android 7.0 on Galaxy Note phone. Google apps getting worse every day, as are the Android phones. Long time supporter of Google/Android, slipping away.... and try getting support! Good luck with that!

Gordon Carswell 17 May 2017

Cons: Latest issue: can't pause videos through specific apps like Hulu or Netflix, instead (pressing pause does nothing), I have to stop casting with the Home app to pause or stop videos. Turning Guest mode off still allows anyone on the network with an Android device to control the Chromecast (everyone that has access to my wifi shouldn't automatically have access to control my device). It would be nice to eventually be able to connect USB storage devices directly up to the Chromecast. Pros: the ability to personalize the backdrop (temp outside, news, pictures time, etc), the size of the device, the amount of apps that support the device, and not needing an additional remote for the TV.

Tony Woolf 21 June 2017

Total fail. I always get the message "Home is having trouble with Google Play Services." Nothing I can do makes any difference. I can find no useful help on line. (Asus P00C fully updated.)

Trevor Marshall 13 June 2017

Worked great first few months. Like a moron I blindly updated to the new version which now WON'T LET ME CONNECT TO THE DEVICE USING MOBILE HOTSPOT! Despite it working perfectly fine before. I have no is in my area. I have to use mobile hotspot to use my chrome cast. Please either fix whatever caused hotspots to no longer work or send me a like to reinstall te previous version.

Paddy MeBoy 17 May 2017

I can't live without this now. I love doing chores around my home and bring able to listen to podcasts without missing a word while I move from room to room. I have Chromecast Audios set up in every room of my home. I also have 1 Home Assistant. My major complaint is that the shopping list is now integrated into the Home app. Previously the Google Assistant would add it to a Keep list. This was much easier to share with my SO. She doesn't even see a shopping list in her Home App! Furthermore, the dang list simply opens a web page! That's not intuitive. What gives Google?!?

Matthew Hollow 12 June 2017

Apparently doesn't work with my network provider. Google suggest changing my provider and/or router. No thanks - I'll just use a different streaming service instead!

Tobias Gammal 23 May 2017

A lot of problems connecting, and I mean every time. I often need to disconnect from the chromecast and unplug it and start over before it works. Happens about every third time and I've had this and other problems with this app since I got the cast about 1,5 years ago and when I've been in contact with the developers I haven't gotten any help.

David Lee 9 June 2017

As per other users, over the last few days the Home App does not allow you to cast via a mobile phone hotspot. Worked fine previously. Home app has no Video section and no cast button on apps anymore. Can Google please remedy?!

Google Inc. 12 June 2017

Hi David, sorry for the trouble here. We’re working on fixing this. We’ve outlined a workaround with a second device here: https://goo.gl/b7T1He

Philip Ingram 25 June 2017

Great app but still needs work. Swipe isn't very responsive inside the app and frustrates and the removal of cast in the name made it hard to find when we didn't know the name changed and still couldn't search for it because naturally we are looking for an app called "something cast"

Renita Payno 2 June 2017

Google Cast keeps asking about a PIN number. But I don't use Google Cast. I had to search how to turn it off. It said to download this app so I could send in an error report. I tried to submit a screenshot but it wouldn't let me choose the screen shot. Just turn off the Google Cast or tell me how to turn it off because I can't use my phone at home due to this device asking to connect with my phone.

Christopher Carter 30 May 2017

Will give it 5 stars when UK starts to get updates that the USA already have, be careful when reading review's for the Google Home in the UK as most review's are US based and there's a lot of functionality that we don't yet get. What it can do however, it does very well. Lack of multi user support is a real downer.

Alex Valdez 9 June 2017

I have been able screen cast my phone in the past while using my phones hot-spot. Now all it keeps telling me is that it's unable to find my chromecast device which makes no sense since its set up to my hot-spot. And for some reason I haven't been able to cast Netflix or YouTube... Was never a problem until now. Please fix this bug.

Google Inc. 12 June 2017

Hi Alex, thanks for posting — we're working on a fix. We’ve outlined a workaround with a second device here: https://goo.gl/b7T1He

Gurinder 12 June 2017

I connect chromecast using my phone hotspot but past few days it stopped working with my phone hotspot. I'm unable to find chromecast using same phone. However it does show if I connect my other devices with my phone hotspot. I even turned on guest mode, but it doesn't work. I think it happened because I recently updated Google home or chromecast dongle automatically updated. Please help me out I have tried ever possible thing but it doesn't stream through my phone which I use as a hotspot. Google Please reply me..

Google Inc. 12 June 2017

Hi there, thanks for posting — we're working on a fix. We’ve outlined a workaround with a second device here: https://goo.gl/b7T1He

Kevin B. Bourne 26 June 2017

Disconnects my WiFi from modem after 5 minutes... if it doesn't do that... then Chromecast quits after 5 minutes. plugged into Ethernet and it does the same thing. Horrible product.

What's New

We're very excited to announce that the Google Cast app is now the Google Home app. We have new features* and improvements to make the Google Home app even better!

• Bug fixes and improvements

* Some features may not be available in all countries.

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Updated

26 June 2017

Installs

50,000,000 - 100,000,000

Current Version

1.23.35.2

Requires Android

4.0.3 and up

Content Rating

Everyone

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