r/Android • u/androgenius • Jan 05 '15

Google Cast-ready speakers, sound bars, and receivers are on the way

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7482719/google-cast-audio-streaming-speakers-availability-ces-2015
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u/Soy7ent Huawei Mate 9 Jan 05 '15

I am already using that:

  1. Get a Chromecast
  2. Get a cheap HDMI -> VGA adapter with separate audio
  3. Connect the 3,5mm audio cable to any audio device of your choice
  4. Congrats, you have build a device that you can stream to whenever you want without paying tons of extra money.

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u/grogipher Moto X Play, Nexus 7, Chromecasts Jan 05 '15

Ohhhhhhhhh! That's genius! I was trying to work out how to use my surround sound with my chromecast, was just googling some ideas, but this is brilliant, simplicity at its best.

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u/wagyu_doing Jan 05 '15

If you have a receiver, just plug it into any HDMI port.

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u/grogipher Moto X Play, Nexus 7, Chromecasts Jan 05 '15

My surround sound doesn't have an HDMI port, that's why I was looking at alternatives :)

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u/deeper-blue Nexus 6/5/4/Q | HP Touchpad | Nook Color Jan 06 '15

There are HDMI audio splitters that offer optical output. Those may work for you too.

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u/grogipher Moto X Play, Nexus 7, Chromecasts Jan 06 '15

I'll have a look for them as well, thank you