The YouTube app on the Chromecast devices keeps freezing
Using a Chromecast with Google TV grants you access to a myriad of different apps for streaming, but YouTube is a mainstay on pretty much ANY streaming device. It’s a ubiquitous service, but people are having trouble with it. There have been several reports of Chromecast with Google TV users experiencing an issue with the YouTube app. These uses have sounded off on Twitter, Reddit, and the Google forum about this issue. They’re saying that when trying to open a video, the app would freeze for several seconds. The video would refuse to load for some time before eventually loading up. According to the reports, this is only happening on the YouTube app. It happens regardless of the internet connection and which video they try to watch.
The recent update may be the culprit
These reports are coming just days after a recent update landed on the Chromecast devices. This update brought along with it a slew of new features. Most notably, it brought support for Dolby Vision. This is a big thing for those who want to get the most out of their content. While the addition of Dolby Vision is great, it seems that it brought some issues along with it. Google hasn’t made any statements about this just yet. If the reports get more traction, we can expect the company to release a fix.
What is the Chromecast with Google TV, and why is it great?
Google’s streaming dongles are some of the most popular ones out there. They offer a wide range of content and features for prices that undercut the competition. The Chromecast with Google TV fits that bill. It’s a small and lightweight dongle that comes chock-full of content. Now, since this is a Google product, you know that the Assistant has to be implemented. You can use Google Assistant to navigate the software and find content to watch. If you’re interested in picking one up, the price starts at $49.99 (as of the writing of this article, it’s currently $10 off).
