As a reviewer for Best Buy, I was hcompensated with free product however, this in no way shapes my opinion. It just makes bringing you the deets easier, and I ‘m okay with that.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love the Chromecast brand. I’ve always been team Android because of its play nice relationship with Google. I use Google for everything. I backup photos to Google from my phone automatically, I do all my admin work in Google Drive, I use Google Play for my music, I even use the Snapseed App to edit my photos (for those of you not in the know, it’s Google’s amaze balls photo editing app). I love everything Google. Especially the all new Chromecast Audio.
My Love of Chromecast – The Brand that Makes My Life Easier
When Google launched its Chromecast brand back in 2013, my entire entertainment life changed as I knew it. Overnight, gone were the days of needing a special browser to stream Netflix. Gone were the days of binge watching on my 15″ laptop which sat right in front of my 55″ TV. And like many, gone were the days of paying for cable. Yeah, a big fat “BUH-BYE!”. I now stream my YouTube, Netflix and Hulu right to my TV, anywhere there’s a Wi-Fi connection (and that means hotels too).
Just When I thought Google Thought of Everything – Chromecast Audio
Just as self-explanatory as it sounds, Google Chromecast came up with a way for us to stream our music to any speaker in our home with a RCA, 3.5mm or optical input. Just like the Chromecast for streaming video, you plug it in, launch the app and viola! You’re listening to your tunes over Wi-Fi. This means that sweet surround sound set you have, yup. It also enables you to play music on your speakers, new or old, wirelessly from your phone, laptop or tablet. And since Chromecast Audio uses Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth, you can stream crystal clear hi-res sound.
The Lowdown on Google Chromecast Audio
I can listen to my favorite jams on my favorite speaker – This is such a game changer. I use my phone to operate the music (pause, volume, selection) while hearing it on my speaker at home. This means that expensive surround sound system I have. Hello holiday parties! Plus I can still use my phone to text and make calls without it draining my battery.
Crystal clear sound, powered by the cloud – The sound quality is amazing as it’s using Wi-Fi and not Bluetooth.
Enjoy hundreds of your favorite audio apps – I can stream millions of songs, radio stations, and podcasts through apps like Pandora, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Google Play Music. Find more at chromecast.com/apps
Play music everywhere with Multi-room – My music is everywhere my Chromecast Audio is! I can group them together and listen to the same song in each room.
The Chromecast Audio is the latest gadget that is THE MUSIC STREAMING GAME CHANGER. That’s right, I did all caps there because I want you to know, you’re not winning unless you’re streaming with a Chromecast Audio. Entertainment happiness level officially unlocked.
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Wow, this is so cool. I never knew they had an audio version. I love that you can stream from any room.
It’s pretty new. Totally a must have.
Chromecast Audio is a super cool gadget. I have some hardcore speakers that would make AWESOME speakers for my phone with this.
I must be living under a rock because I’ve never heard of Chromecast. That is so neat that it stream music to any speaker!
Oh my, you need one if you love your streaming.
That is fully awesome. We have a home theater system, that would be killer if we hooked it up with Chromecast Audio. Thanks for the heads up on this!
And it’s portability makes it awesome for outdoor parties or sharing your music with friends in their home. Super cool gadget.
Looks like google is advancing to music. I love that you can easily play from your phone to your speakers. It’s so awesome!
This is such a cool tool. I love fun gadgets like this that make listening to all my favorite audio files easier.
So easy it’s funny.
This is absolutely looks a cool gadget it looks an awesome speaker for me. Thanks for the review
I had the first and now the second editions. I take the Chromecast to hotels with me. It’s so nice after a long press day to just sink into my comfy hotel bed and watch an episode of something I’ve been binging. Feels like home you know.
I had the first version of the chrome cast. Up until now, we’re using it to stream movies and shows.
I have got to get this! We are always listening to music in our house, and this would be so convenient. We are such musical people, and this would make it so much easier to enjoy music throughout our house.
And I love the price point. A perfect gift that will change someone’s lifestyle!
Oh it’s really cool to have those. I am so excited to check it and have one.
Yeah they are a game changer for sure!
Oh I must get one for my son, he is in college and always doing college work and listening to the radio on his phone. He runs his battery down. This would be a great option!
This is such a cool gadget. I am always on the lookout for better ways to listen to my music and this is the next thing for sure!
I love my Chromecast. I use it to listen to music while I do all my housework. I bought my Son one for Christmas so he stops using mine lol.
This is a must have. I will surely enjoy this product 🙂
This looks like a cool gadget, and looks so easy to use too! Thanks for sharing!
I need to grab one of these for our house. I love listening to music and typically end up streaming pandora or something.
I am already a chromecast user and I love it! I didn’t know they have an audio version. Will definitely get it!
This is pretty neat! I have never tried the Chromecast before, but I’ll definitely have to check it out sometime.
This looks really cool! I definitely need to give this a try,
Super cool gadget! We have a Chromecast for streaming shows and movies, but I’d definitely like to try this one.
I love these! I know my husband would love a pair of these, so he can stream from any room.
I love that you can stream music to any speaker. Chromecast Audio just moved to the top of my shopping list.
I JUST got mine and LOVE it. We are big fans of Spotify so this is a great way to listen to my favorites.
Thank you for sharing!
Sitting in the dark I suppose. I didn’t know Chromecast had an audio version. We have the one that hooks to our t.v. Love it!
It’s pretty new. Love it!
A friend of mine have Chromecast audio and she loves it! It would be nice to have one.
They are under $40. Totally worth it!
This is neat. I wasn’t aware they had this out. I will definitely have to check it out and see how I like it. – yolonda