It has a USB jack for power and the aforementioned 3.5 mm jack. The Chromecast Audio is a tiny round dongle. In a future article I will measure its DAC and analog output performance. In this article, I will be digging into this aspect of the device. Concern however has been raised that the Toslink output has too much jitter to be a good interconnect. The appeal, and the scenario for testing in this article is that by addition of the Chromecast audio to your own DAC using Toslink you immediately turn your DAC into a networked streamer. The other, by use of a cable you need to buy, is Toslink digital optical output. The retail cost is $35.Ĭhromecast Audio has dual outputs in the same 3.5 mm jack. The audio version as the name implies, foregoes the video functionality and provides audio streaming. The Chromecast is a tiny dongle that allows one to "cast" (stream) audio and video to a remote device. If you encounter any other problems with BBC Sounds via Chromecast, let us know via the 'Contact Us' link below.This is a review and detailed measurements of Google Chromecast Audio digital output. Because of that, you can't cast a programme that’s stored on your device.Ĭheck Google's Chromecast Supportpage for further information. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. When you cast a programme, you’re actually instructing your Chromecast dongle to fetch the programme over your internet connection, not from your phone or tablet. Why can’t I cast anything I've downloaded? Please note that Live Restart is not supported when casting live streams (but we're aware of interest), so you will always listen from the live point. You can adjust the volume on either the device or the speaker itself. Once connected, you can use the play, pause and skip controls on the app or on the browser playback screen to control playback. You can also stop the cast directly from the speaker by saying " Hey Google, stop." To stop casting, click on the blue cast icon and select ' Stop casting,' or close the open window or tab with the playback screen.A blue cast icon will appear on the top of the browser Select which device you'd like to cast to from the list populated.When the stream starts to play, click on the browser menu (the ellipses, or three dots, on the top right).Head to bbc.co.uk/sounds on the Chrome browser and choose a live stream.To return playback to your device, tap the Chromecast icon or Available Devices icon again and select your device. Tap on the device you want to play the audio through and give it a few seconds to connectĪny programme or station you play will now be played through your Chromecast device.
Once your device detects your Chromecast, tap on the Chromecast icon or Available Devices option at the bottom of the playback page.Start playing something on the BBC Sounds app.Having problems connecting to Chromecast on an older device? Have a look here for more info: Why has Chromecast stopped working on my device? The Chromecast device will need to be running v.1.36 or above, and you'll also need to make sure you have the latest version of the BBC Sounds app, or the Chrome browser. Your device needs to be connected to the same network as the Chromecast device. You can use Chromecast with the BBC Sounds mobile/tablet app, and from your computer or laptop when using the Chrome browser.
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