# WifiSpeed (Chromecast & TV)

> Your Internet Speed in your mobile, Chromecast or Android TV device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speed.chromecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speed.chromecast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.speed.chromecast`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Aether Studios
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 589,281
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (2,689 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2016-10-21
- **Publisher country:** AD
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speed.chromecast)
- **Website:** [http://en.apps4chromecast.com/](http://en.apps4chromecast.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://en.apps4chromecast.com/InternetSpeed\_privacy.html](http://en.apps4chromecast.com/InternetSpeed_privacy.html)

## Description

### WifiSpeed - Internet Speed Tester for Chromecast & Android TV

WifiSpeed is a simple and fast app designed to test internet connection speeds on your phone, tablet, Android TV, or Chromecast device. It provides accurate results to help you evaluate your network performance and find the best location to install your WiFi router or Chromecast.

With WifiSpeed, you can easily check if your internet speed is sufficient for streaming on Netflix or other services, displaying results directly on your TV screen via Chromecast or running the app from your Android TV. The app supports all Chromecast versions, respects user privacy by not saving any data, and is completely free with no unexpected permissions or fees.

Ensure smooth HD or Ultra HD streaming by verifying your connection speed using WifiSpeed, a reliable and user-friendly internet speed testing tool tailored for modern smart devices.

## Rankings

- #91,631 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.speed.chromecast.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews are mixed. Many praise its simplicity and ability to test Chromecast-to-network speed, but reliability is a major concern with frequent claims of inaccurate or false results. A dominant frustration is intrusive advertising that is hard or impossible to dismiss, sometimes locking the screen and preventing use on Chromecast/Google TV. Compatibility issues and version-specific limitations also appear, suggesting the app may only work in limited scenarios. Overall, it’s seen as useful for quick checks by some, but marred by ads and inconsistent accuracy.

### Pros

- Simple and useful app that does what it promises
- Tests Chromecast-to-network speed to an external server
- Easy to use with straightforward results
- Some users find it helpful for checking Chromecast capacity

### Cons

- Ads are intrusive and cannot be removed
- Ad screens are unskippable and can lock the app
- Results are often inaccurate or unreliable
- Not functional or compatible on Chromecast/Google TV for many users
- Some versions have limited functionality (e.g., restricted to internet-to-controller speed only)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speed.chromecast)