![]() ![]() But regardless of which party is at fault, it’s a bit of a bummer for iPhone users. Apple may be at least partially to blame, as the company has long-championed its own wireless streaming system, AirPlay. Unlike similar devices that connect speakers over Wi-Fi (or Bluetooth for that matter), the Chromecast Audio can’t stream files directly from your iPhone or iPad when sourced from iTunes or Apple Music. ![]() The limitations of the ‘cast’Īs simplified as the Chromecast Audio is, iOS fans will run into some walls. Remember, however, that you’ll likely need to budget for cables, even when connecting with a 3.5mm input, since the compatible cable that’s provided is so small. For those who have an extra hi-fi system here, or a powered speaker there, this allows you to essentially connect all of them over a single app, group them, and/or split them up for Sonos-like control, at a very nice price. The biggest draws of the Chromecast Audio include the ability to “cast” without the need for an HDMI port - or even a TV for that matter - as well as the ability to add multiple devices that can all work together over the same app. The fact that the app is ready-built for Google’s new addition (thanks to years of app development) gives the Chromecast Audio a nice head start on its predecessor, though it makes purchasing the audio device for a home theater system a bit redundant if you’ve already got a video Chromecast, as it can simply run apps like Spotify through your TV. Once you’re plugged in and online, you have your pick of the same wide selection of audio apps you’d get with the Chromecast for your TV, including Spotify, TuneIn, Rdio, Google Play, and throngs of others. That raises the sticker price from $35 to more like $40-45. If you want to add the Chromecast Audio to your hi-fi rig, you’ll want to pick up a different cable, such as a 3.5mm to RCA cable, or a 3.5mm to Toslink Optical cable - which is the preferred method for optimal sound. ![]() It’s a cute setup, but an audio cable that short and with that particular connection relegates it for use with powered speakers or Bluetooth speakers (maybe one of our favorites?) with an auxiliary input and not much else. Out of the boxĬrafted into a sleek black disc with vinyl-style grooves along the top, the Chromecast Audio comes packaged with a power cord and a 5-inch, 3.5-mm audio cable – that’s it. ![]() Follow below for our in-depth Chromecast Audio review. Offering whole-home functionality, Chromecast’s signature simplicity, and an affordable $35 price tag, the device is one of the most affordable and intuitive wireless adapters on the market. It’s not often you see an upstart device stand side by side with something as revolutionary as Google’s seminal video streamer, but the Chromecast Audio has been positioned as the keystone for the company’s plans to delve into the world of multiroom audio. Update: Added new information about Google’s Home app, new competitors, and more details about multiroom streaming.Īt a special event in September 2015, Google unveiled its second-generation Chromecast streaming device, and along with it, the all-new Chromecast Audio. Included audio cable is relatively useless Third-party app required to stream audio from a computer Won’t stream iTunes or Apple Music from iOS devices ![]()
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