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Name: Google - Chromecast Audio - Black
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SKU: 4532100
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Google - Chromecast Audio - Black

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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 10 years ago by Anonymous.
- 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 10 years ago by NotContinuous
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QuestionIs the power cord just for charging the Chromecast device, or does it need to be plugged in for power to operate?
Asked 9 years ago by gotero.
- 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 9 years ago by SymbaScott
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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 8 years ago by JohnS.
- 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.
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  Answered 8 years ago by Neil
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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 10 years ago by TJ.
- 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 10 years ago by Luke
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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 9 years ago by Spike.
- 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 9 years ago by WhyPhyGuy
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QuestionI wish to rip my CDs into hi-res audio (96KHz/24-bit). Is there a Chromecast-enabled hi-res media manager available?
Asked 10 years ago by whootowl.
- 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 9 years ago by Anonymous
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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 9 years ago by Grannygeek.
- 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 8 years ago by mdbeer
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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 8 years ago by Jason.
- 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.
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  Answered 8 years ago by BillLH
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QuestionCan the google home pod voice conteol the chromecast audio?
Asked 7 years ago by Juman.
- Answer Yes. I assume you mean can you use your Google Home, Mini or Max as the voice controlled device but have the sound come out of the speakers you connected this Chromecast Audio to and the answer is yes. It basically is just another device in the Google Home app and you can create a group like Living Room with your Google Home, this Chromecast Audio connected to speakers and any other devices you want to add to the group then either tell Google to Play on Living Room and it will play on all speakers in the group or you can set the default music speaker for your Google Home to either an individual device like this Chromecast Audio or the Living Room group and it will automatically play on the default music "speaker". Hope that helps!
  Answered 7 years ago by BigD
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QuestionMy Bose surround system has two inputs for left and right. Will this work?
Asked 7 years ago by bb6987.
- Answer Assuming your system has RCA inputs, you'll need to get a 3.5mm to 2 RCA adapter cable.
  Answered 7 years ago by MaxPower
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QuestionWhat is the difference in sound quality using 3.5 mm-3.5 mm jack, 3.5mm-RCA jack or 3.5 mm-optical jack for a receiver, an integrated amp or a Marantz CD player with optic input?
Asked 9 years ago by DC.
- Answer Using an optical Cable keep everything digital. By using an RCA cable the signal is outputting analog and converted to digital. Sometimes I like to keep it all digital if the music is digital and analog if it is analog, if I can. Some people, me included, like Converting CD music which is digital to analog, by using RCA jacks. Some say that the music sounds better. It may sound better to you or you may not be able to tell the difference by doing it the way I mentioned. Enjoy your music!
  Answered 8 years ago by Rome
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QuestionWhat Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free?What Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free except Google Play?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Besides Google Play Music, Apple Music, and Spotify will let you stream your own library. I haven't tried Apple Music and don't plan to. I tried Spotify but wasn't too happy with it which is why I use Play Music.
  Answered 9 years ago by Ralcantara79
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QuestionCan i use it charging with a usb port?
Asked 7 years ago by Marcelo.
- Answer You can charge it and use it to play at the same time. I am doing it now!!
  Answered 7 years ago by JayD
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QuestionCan I connect 5 blue tooth headphones to this to play a CD with the radio it is connected to?
Asked 7 years ago by Meg.
- Answer No - this is meant to stream video/audio from phone/tablet/computer to a TV.
  Answered 7 years ago by MichaelK
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QuestionI'd like to be able to walk in my house and say, "Hey Google, play music by Steve Miller Band." I understand I can do that with Google Home speaker. My question is, will the Google Home also transmit audio to multiple Google Chromecast Audio devices?
Asked 8 years ago by tomthumb47.
- Answer Yes. From the Google home app you can create different groups of speakers. You can even default which group of speakers you would like to cast to. Right now I can say "ok Google, play Spotify" this will play music on my Google home and the 2 speakers I have chromecasts for. Or you can specify which exact speaker.
  Answered 8 years ago by Cody
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QuestionI have jam symphony speakers with the jam app installed, Can I benefit from Chromecast Audio to get audio from you tube to go through my Jam speakers? Or do I really need it! My Jam app has Spotify on it but not you tube!
Asked 8 years ago by chuck.
- Answer If your Jam speakers have a 3.5mm input, then yes it'll work great for what your'e trying to do. See my photo, it lists "bathroom" that is a bluetooth speaker with an aux input that I have a Chromecast Audio hooked up to... Works great.
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  Answered 8 years ago by DevGuy
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QuestionIs there going to be a Chromecast Audio software update for iPhone in near future? Since current Chromecast Audio is not iPhone-friendly, as with an Android phone, I am thinking of returning the Chromecast Audio I bought.
Asked 8 years ago by DCWA.
- Answer I am using spotify app with iphone6. it works perfectly.
  Answered 8 years ago by Morsh
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Questionwould this work with YouTube? as far as streaming just the audio from music videos to this
Asked 9 years ago by mrmac757.
- Answer No
  Answered 9 years ago by JefferyP
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Questionwhat is google chromecast audio
Asked 9 years ago by Fritzie.
- Answer I use chromecast audio to play music from my phone all over my house. I have them plugged into different stereos or computer speakers (Bose Companion 2) in different rooms of the house and my phone streams Pandora to them over WIFI so I never lose signal like I did with Bluetooth speakers. It's great, you can use the stereo equipment you already have instead of buying super expensive WIFI speakers. Also, they sync together so every room is on the same beat.
  Answered 9 years ago by JudyC
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Questionwill this connect to a bose radio auxiliary input?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer If its 3.5mm or it has another analog input with adapter
  Answered 9 years ago by moosepoop
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Google - Chromecast Audio - Black

Q: QuestionIs the power cord just for charging the Chromecast device, or does it need to be plugged in for power to operate?

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.

Q: QuestionI wish to rip my CDs into hi-res audio (96KHz/24-bit). Is there a Chromecast-enabled hi-res media manager available?

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.

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

Q: QuestionCan the google home pod voice conteol the chromecast audio?

Q: QuestionMy Bose surround system has two inputs for left and right. Will this work?

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference in sound quality using 3.5 mm-3.5 mm jack, 3.5mm-RCA jack or 3.5 mm-optical jack for a receiver, an integrated amp or a Marantz CD player with optic input?

Q: QuestionWhat Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free?What Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free except Google Play?

Q: QuestionCan i use it charging with a usb port?

Q: QuestionCan I connect 5 blue tooth headphones to this to play a CD with the radio it is connected to?

Q: QuestionI'd like to be able to walk in my house and say, "Hey Google, play music by Steve Miller Band." I understand I can do that with Google Home speaker. My question is, will the Google Home also transmit audio to multiple Google Chromecast Audio devices?

Q: QuestionI have jam symphony speakers with the jam app installed, Can I benefit from Chromecast Audio to get audio from you tube to go through my Jam speakers? Or do I really need it! My Jam app has Spotify on it but not you tube!

Q: QuestionIs there going to be a Chromecast Audio software update for iPhone in near future? Since current Chromecast Audio is not iPhone-friendly, as with an Android phone, I am thinking of returning the Chromecast Audio I bought.

Q: Questionwould this work with YouTube? as far as streaming just the audio from music videos to this

Q: Questionwhat is google chromecast audio

Q: Questionwill this connect to a bose radio auxiliary input?

QuestionIs the power cord just for charging the Chromecast device, or does it need to be plugged in for power to operate?

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.

QuestionI wish to rip my CDs into hi-res audio (96KHz/24-bit). Is there a Chromecast-enabled hi-res media manager available?

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.

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

QuestionCan the google home pod voice conteol the chromecast audio?

QuestionMy Bose surround system has two inputs for left and right. Will this work?

QuestionWhat is the difference in sound quality using 3.5 mm-3.5 mm jack, 3.5mm-RCA jack or 3.5 mm-optical jack for a receiver, an integrated amp or a Marantz CD player with optic input?

QuestionWhat Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free?What Chromecast Audio apps let you stream your own music for free except Google Play?

QuestionCan i use it charging with a usb port?

QuestionCan I connect 5 blue tooth headphones to this to play a CD with the radio it is connected to?

QuestionI'd like to be able to walk in my house and say, "Hey Google, play music by Steve Miller Band." I understand I can do that with Google Home speaker. My question is, will the Google Home also transmit audio to multiple Google Chromecast Audio devices?

QuestionI have jam symphony speakers with the jam app installed, Can I benefit from Chromecast Audio to get audio from you tube to go through my Jam speakers? Or do I really need it! My Jam app has Spotify on it but not you tube!

QuestionIs there going to be a Chromecast Audio software update for iPhone in near future? Since current Chromecast Audio is not iPhone-friendly, as with an Android phone, I am thinking of returning the Chromecast Audio I bought.

Questionwould this work with YouTube? as far as streaming just the audio from music videos to this

Questionwhat is google chromecast audio

Questionwill this connect to a bose radio auxiliary input?