Google Chromecast Audio is a streaming device from Google designed for speakers, released in 2015. When connected to the speaker, it allowed you to wirelessly play music from your phone or computer. Chromecast Audio turned ordinary speakers into smart speakers.
What is Google Chromecast Audio?
Google Chromecast Audio is a small adapter with a 3,5mm audio output for wirelessly sending music to speakers.
Key benefits of Chromecast Audio:
- wireless music playback to the speaker,
- support for music applications,
- 3,5mm, optical and RCA output,
- multi-room playback,
- low price.
When was Google Chromecast Audio released?
Google Chromecast Audio was introduced in 2015 as a music variaChromecast.
How does Chromecast Audio work?
Device connected to speaker via 3,5mm jack and to your home Wi-Fi. Then, in the music app, you just had to tap send and the music would play through the speaker, while your phone served as a controller.
Multi-room playback
Chromecast Audio supported connecting multiple speakers into groups, allowing the same music to be played synchronously throughout the entire apartment.
The meaning of Chromecast Audio
Chromecast Audio offered an inexpensive way to turn regular speakers into smart wireless devices.
Frequently asked questions about Google Chromecast Audio
When was Google Chromecast Audio released?
In 2015.
What is Chromecast Audio used for?
For wireless music playback to speakers.
What output does Chromecast Audio have?
3,5mm, optical and RCA.
Can it play in multiple rooms?
Yes, thanks to the speaker groups.
Technical Specifications
| Performance date | 2015 | |
| Dimensions | 51,9 × 51,9 × 13,5 mm | |
| Weight | 30,5 gr | |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2,4/5 GHz), 3,5mm/optical output | |
| Battery | USB power supply |