Google - Chromecast Audio - Black
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Description
Features
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.
Web-based services and content require high-speed Internet service. Some services may require a subscription.
iOS support coming soon.
Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
What's Included
- Chromecast Audio
- 3.5mm analog stereo patch cable
- Power cable, power adapter
- Owner's manual
Q: QuestioniTunes support?The guy at the Best Buy store said I could use chromecast audio with my iPad Mini and my MacBook Air. But I did some research at home and it looks like chromecast audio DOES NOT support iTunes, which is what I want to use it for. (I've loaded a bunch of my CDs into iTunes and want to play them through my amplifier.) Before I load any apps, I want to be sure chrome cast audio supports iTunes. Can anyone confirm that it does or does not support iTunes on an iPad Mini or MacBook Air?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by NotContinuous
Q: QuestionIs the power cord just for charging the Chromecast device, or does it need to be plugged in for power to operate?
Asked by gotero.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by SymbaScott
Q: QuestionCan the GCA plug into a receiver (Yamaha) so I can play music through multiple speakers? If so, how? Diagram shows device plugging into back of speaker only.
Asked by JohnS.
- A:Answer 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.
I would recommend:
Answered by Neil
Q: QuestionCan I cast to 2 different receivers at the same time?I have 2 receivers- 1 in my bar/game room and 1 in the living room. I would love to be able to listen to the same thing throughout the house (yes they are on the same wireless network) if I hooked these up to both AUX ports in the receivers could I cast to both at the same time so I would have everything play throughout the house?
Asked by TJ.
- A:Answer 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!
Answered by Luke
Q: QuestionStream to Original Chromecast and Chromecast Audio at the same time?I have a Chromecast plugged into my TV HDMI... If I buy a Chromecast Audio and plug it into a remote speaker will I be able to stream to both devices at the same time, or will I need to purchase a second Chromecast Audio for use with my sound bar???
Asked by Spike.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by WhyPhyGuy
Q: QuestionI wish to rip my CDs into hi-res audio (96KHz/24-bit). Is there a Chromecast-enabled hi-res media manager available?
Asked by whootowl.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionDoes this work well for vacations? We would want to connect to hotel or resort wifi and use with a portable speaker. Some places require login to access internet and smaller ones dont.
Asked by Grannygeek.
- A:Answer 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.
Answered by mdbeer
Q: QuestionCan I plug this into my Denon Heos amp and control the music through google home? The amp runs to 4 in ceiling speakers in the home, the amp does have an aux input. I
Asked by Jason.
- A:Answer 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.
I would recommend:
Answered by BillLH
