Google - Chromecast Audio - Black
- Key Specs
- Maximum Supported Resolution: 2160p (4K)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): false (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Apple iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Chrome
- Remote Control Included: false
- Works With: Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- General
- Product Name: Chromecast Audio
- Brand: Google
- Model Number: RUX-J42
- Feature
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Bluetooth Enabled: false (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless AC (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Interface(s): USB, 3.5mm audio, Other (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Works With: Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: None
- Other
- UPC: 811571016587
Google Chromecast Audio: Stream your favorite music with Google Chromecast Audio. Simply plug into your speaker's auxiliary input and connect to your Wi-Fi network. Then just tap the Cast button from your favorite apps on your phone, tablet or computer to cast songs, radio stations and podcasts to your speaker.
- Your songs, your speakers: This music streaming device by Google is a better way to listen. Compatible with iOS, Android, and Windows devices.
- Easy streaming: Use your phone to play, pause, control the volume and more. And you can still text or call without interrupting what's playing.
- Rock the house: Now you can easily fill every room in your home with music by grouping multiple Chromecast Audio devices together.
- Listen to your favorites anytime: Stream millions of songs, radio stations, and podcasts through over 100 apps like Pandora, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Google Play Music.
- Connect to your speakers: Plug into your speakers via the auxiliary input, connect to Wi-Fi, and tap the Cast button from your favorite apps.
Whats Included
- Chromecast Audio
- 3.5mm analog stereo patch cable
- Power cable, power adapter
- Owner's manual
A: He's right that it doesn't support iTunes -- but no problem. Download the free version of Google Play Music and it will grab all your iTunes library and load it into a Google cloud automatically. It will even grab new songs as you add them to iTunes. Then use the Play Music App on your Mini or Air to play your iTunes songs through Chromecast Audio. Works great. Nice interface too. The alternative is an App called Plex, which also works, but I like Play Music just fine.
A: CCA device has NO battery. It only works when fed by 5volt USB. It also only works when logged onto wifi. An external USB battery or a speaker with a USB port would run it untethered to the wall.
A: You sure can, I have it plugged into my Sony receiver. You'll need a 3.5mm (plugs into the Chromecast) to RCA cable (plugs into one of your receivers audio inputs), download the Google home app to configure it, and use a streaming service to play through it (I use Spotify). Then if you have another able speaker /receiver, you can hook up another Chromecast to it and stream in perfect harmony.
Q: Can I cast to 2 different receivers at the same time?
A: Now that Chromecast Audio has a "multi-room" feature, yes you can absolutely do this. Just open up the Chromecast app and create an "audio group", see https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6328691 for more. I did this in my house and it sounds great!
Q: Stream to Original Chromecast and Chromecast Audio at the same time?
A: You will need an additional CCA, the original chromecast cannot be grouped with the audio version. However the # of audio versions grouped together appears to be limitless.
A: CD audio is 44.1kHz/16-bit. If you rip it any higher you are just wasting disk space and not adding anything to the quality. The only way to get higher resolution audio than a CD is if the copyright holder decides to make it available in a format other than CD. This tends to be pretty rare and/or expensive. The only music store I know of for this is HDtracks.
A: Now that you are able to setup a discreet network between your mobile device, or tablet, and the Chromecast Audio, this is an awesome option for vacationing.
A: The Chromecast works well with Google Home. It has a 3.5mm stereo plug, so you can easily adapt it to whatever plug type your aux plug requires.
