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.

 

 

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

 

 

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-FiThis 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

 

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.

 

Chromecast Audio

 

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

 

Chromecast Audio

 

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.

Author

Christa Thompson is the Founder and Chief Editor of The Fairytale Traveler. She started traveling the world in 2003 when she attended a summer abroad study at the University of Cambridge in England. Since then, her wanderlust has been fierce. Her three passions in life are her son, traveling, and being creative. The Fairytale Traveler brand gives Christa the opportunity to do all of these things and to live intentionally every day. "It's never too late to believe in what you love and to pursue your dreams." -Christa Thompson

36 Comments

  1. Wow, this is so cool. I never knew they had an audio version. I love that you can stream from any room.

  2. natalielovesbeauty Reply

    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!

  3. 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.

  4. Elizabeth O. Reply

    Looks like google is advancing to music. I love that you can easily play from your phone to your speakers. It’s so awesome!

    • 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.

  5. I had the first version of the chrome cast. Up until now, we’re using it to stream movies and shows.

  6. 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.

  7. My Teen Guide Reply

    Oh it’s really cool to have those. I am so excited to check it and have one.

  8. 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!

  9. 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!

  10. 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.

  11. Victoria Heckstall Reply

    This is a must have. I will surely enjoy this product 🙂

  12. I need to grab one of these for our house. I love listening to music and typically end up streaming pandora or something.

  13. This is pretty neat! I have never tried the Chromecast before, but I’ll definitely have to check it out sometime.

  14. Super cool gadget! We have a Chromecast for streaming shows and movies, but I’d definitely like to try this one.

  15. ronnkelly3 Reply

    I love these! I know my husband would love a pair of these, so he can stream from any room.

  16. I love that you can stream music to any speaker. Chromecast Audio just moved to the top of my shopping list.

  17. I JUST got mine and LOVE it. We are big fans of Spotify so this is a great way to listen to my favorites.

  18. Tami Qualls Reply

    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!

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