simple to plug in. you n...eed a usb 'mains' supply. easy to set up using the Google Home chromecast 'app'. Simple way to enable wi-fi audio in your household. Does not add much if you already have nfc/bluetooth 'speaker bars' as the casting is already built in. However, it really comes into its own by bringing your speakers into the 'ok google' google assistant world. it's a 'no brainer' if you have a decent set of speakers or an amplifier that is not already bluetooth or wifi connected.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I guess the clue is the ...phrase "for Chromecast". I didn't get it when I bought it, but I understand now. It have a Chromecast and this thing works nothing like it. Firstly you have to set up a mini-Wifi access point. Non-techies would struggle with this concept of setting up a WiFi network within a home WiFi network. (The instructions that come in the box are very very poor in clarity and in minute print size.) Once this is done, you have to manually switch between Miracast and DLNA mode - it isn't clear when you would pick one over the other or why. I couldn't figure out the DLNA - I have a media server on my network and it never appeared. With Miracast, the Streamer will mirror the Android device I was using - but it did not "cast" through Apps. First you have to disconnect from the 'normal' WiFi and connect to the Streamer WiFi. When it connects you have to make your phone/tablet cast to the detected WiFi AP (the Streamer). If you are lucky it should connect and your screen should then be cast to your TV. Once that happens you should be able to see anything on your phone on the TV. It's not elegant but it does work and the lag/performance is not too bad.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I bought three of these to... provide multiroom streaming of both internet radio and a DLNA feed of my own music collection. They do these tasks fantastically well and would doubtless stream an Online music subscription service just as well, (if I wanted to pay for that). The choice of 3.5mm, RCA or optical connections gave me the flexibility to add the Chromecasts to different generations of music systems, including a 25 year old HiFi amplifier, giving it a new lease of life. I'm thinking about buying a fourth to use on my bluetooth speaker in the garden. Highly recommended.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I am an OAP and I used it to play music etc on my old (non ...Bluetooth, non WiFi) amplifier and speakers.It is really great to be able to play music.etc.through my beloved amp again. The sound is first class.The item itself is very small but powerful. The cost is negligible compared to having to buy new kit and having the amp gather dust in a corner. I am disappointed that I cannot stream my Audible books but I know that is a technical issue with DRM .Other than that I really am delighted.You can teach old dogs new tricks!. I am sorry that Google have ceased producing this as many others in my situation would benefit by knowing of its existence and availability.I am delighted that I was able to buy the Chromecast Audio from this seller.It was delivered very promptly
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
For some reason Google decided to cancel this audio str...eaming device. I learned this just as I read about this exciting device. It turns out this is the device I really needed but don't know existed. Now, we can all stream music with a regular Google Chromecast and I recently bought the brand new version with remote controll and Google TV. But everything is connected with HDMI which means that my television set have to be turned on while listening to music. The Chromecast Audio connects directly to the HIFI amplifier with an optical cable (which was included in my purchase). Setting it up with the Google Home app were just as forward and easy as just about every other Google device. The sound is amazing. I don't know what the retail price were for this device but it's said the DACC inside the thing is more than than you'd expect from a device like this. I don't disagree. As long as my amplifier is turned on I can tell the Google Nest Mini on my wall to play a song or an album and the playback is controlled by the Chromecast Audio. I really recommend this product to any audio enthusiasts out there. Hopefully Google bring this device back as it's quite unique.
Verified purchase: No
