That's a huge step forward both for the Chromecast system and for Spotify. That still applies, but there's a new player on the block: Spotify. Many were supported by existing first-gen Chromecast devices, meaning you could play Google Music through your TV. However, if your speaker isn't designed to accept it you'll hear a volume boost which might cause a distortion.Ĭhromecast Audio review: Spotify everywhereĬhromecast Audio supports a number of services. For those using RCA or 3.5mm cable, you'll have the option to turn this on. High Dynamic Range is one app-based option that's automatically on when connecting via optical, to give the highest (or loudest) quality output when you link to Hi-Fi equipment. The app really isn't necessary needed beyond the setup process, because compatible devices and apps will automatically detect that you have a Chromecast Audio available on your network - so you can cast from the app you're in. That's it - then you're ready to stream new music to your old speakers (and more on service compatibility in a moment). This finds your Chromecast Audio and pairs it with your Wi-Fi network, taking a couple of minutes. Then, using the new and much-improved Chromecast app, you'll be guided through the setup process. All you have to do is plug the respective parts in and switch your existing audio device to the input you've plugged Chromecast into.

Setting up Chromecast Audio is very simple. Pocket-lint Chromecast Audio review: Setup The provided 3.5mm cable is a bright yellow and measures 146mm long, making for a tidy connection to another speaker input without the need for excess cable lying around. There is a single button on Chromecast Audio that will power it off to restart, although if there's a problem you'll probably just pull out the cable instead. You'll need to either plug the supplied power pack into the wall, or connect the lead to a USB port somewhere.

There's a Micro-USB socket for power and a 3.5mm socket for your audio output. It's a fun play on modern meet old skool. Yes, it's a black disc, meaning that the Chrome logo sits neatly in the centre, surrounded with vinyl-like grooves. It's round, measuring 51.9mm in diameter and 13.5mm thick. Chromecast Audio review: Design goes vinylĬhromecast Audio comes with a design that matches the second-generation TV Chromecast. The new device from Google - which, as its name suggests, is all about streaming audio from your online services via Wi-Fi to otherwise offline speakers - looks to bring the simplicity we loved from Chromecast and breathe new life into those until-now disconnected speakers. Jump forward to the present day and there's a new kid on the block: Chromecast Audio.

Setting up chromecast audio