Does chromecast do audio?

Does chromecast do audio?

The Chromecast Audio lets you hook up nearly any “dumb” speaker or receiver and stream audio from your phone. It streams any audio from an Android device, and it works with select apps from an iPhone or iPad. The only other port on the Chromecast is a Micro-USB port for connection to the included power adapter.

What is the point of chromecast audio?

Chromecast Audio is a small device that attaches to your traditional speakers. It enables the speakers to stream music and audio programming wirelessly from different devices and different online-based sources.

What is the audio quality of chromecast?

The Chromecast Audio can now stream up to 96KHz/24bit lossless audio from compatible devices (with apps that support the audio) to connected speakers, which makes the device an appealing option for Tidal fans and audiophiles.

Does chromecast lose audio quality?

The Chromecast Audio’s single 3.5mm output socket offers analogue and digital outputs. For the latter, we need a mini-TOSLINK adapter. When I last auditioned the device in 2015, the resulting sound quality failed to impress, even with the Chromecast Audio’s digital output directly connected to a high-end DAC.

What is the difference between chromecast and chromecast audio?

The major difference between Chromecast and Chromecast Audio is the output interface and output signal. Chromecast has an HDMI output interface. You can connect Chromecast to the HDMI port in the TV or AV receiver. Chromecast will output both audio and video to the connected devices.

Does chromecast Ultra have headphone jack?

However, instead of an HDMI connection, the Chromecast Audio connects via a 3.5mm audio jack or a digital optical input (though you’ll need an additional mini-Toslink adapter or cable to do so).

Can you connect speakers to chromecast?

Play audio on Chromecast-enabled speakers & TVs with your Google speaker or display. Initiate and control audio to any speaker or TV with Chromecast or Chromecast Audio plugged in, or Chromecast built-in using only your voice.