Compatibility with Chromecast

[sfried]

Google Pixel and Google Home devices make it really simple to send music to a Chromecast device.  Is there a simple way to have this sent to the Control4 system to utilize my existing system and speakers?  Any suggestions on best way to set this up to easily play the Google sourced music content through my Control4 system?

Thanks.

[Matt Lowe]

get a chrome cast audio and feed it into the in port on one of your controllers

[alanchow]

Chromecast audio to feed into your multi channel amp.  Set amp to auto turn on and off based on signal sensing.

[Control-IT]

If I put a single chromecast into an audio matrix for $30 you could stream that all over the house?  That's great.  Have to start it from the phone but could use C4 to add zones and control volume and then power off too correct? Could get direct voice control from Google home then as well.  Anybody actually do this?

I guess there would be no way to do multiple streams with more than one unless I was casting from different devices though?

[Cyknight]

One Chromecast = one stream, but otherwise it acts as any single line source - you could always add multiple units. And yes you control WHAT you listen too from your phone, volume etc is from C4.

[alanchow]

This is the solution for those who want a multiroom amp in the future.

https://vssl.com/

[lippavisual]

15 hours ago, alanchow said:

This is the solution for those who want a multiroom amp in the future.

https://vssl.com/

The problem with this is that it relies on your phone, tablet, or computer.  Most people will naturally just use their phone because it's on them, which will in turn cause frustration when the phone rings and music stops.

[msgreenf]

With Chromecast the music doesn't stop when you get a call

 

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[alanchow]

1 hour ago, lippavisual said:

The problem with this is that it relies on your phone, tablet, or computer.  Most people will naturally just use their phone because it's on them, which will in turn cause frustration when the phone rings and music stops.

That's not how google cast works.  You can close the app once it's started after you have begun casting.

i think Spotify connect does the same as well but not 100% sure.

its only airplay that relies on your phone being the player.

[msgreenf]

Right with Chromecast the phone is only a remote. Stream is playing from the chromecast itself

 

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[Control-IT]

If only there was some sort of a network driver so you could launch it from Navigator instead of your phone.  $30/zone would kind of kill Sonos/heos type companies?

Can you group chromecasts via your phone or would you do that through C4?  Also unless you have another device or switch to another service you wouldn't be able to pull up a different stream?

[msgreenf]

You can group either place.

 

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[msgreenf]

And you can pick a different device and start a different stream all from the same device

 

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[Cyknight]

Sonos 'wins' in that you can store favorites still for selection in C4 navs, or for programming purposes. It also gives feedback and you can autostarts. And yes, it doesn't use your wireless or stops if your phone rings.

Shairbridge has two of those advantages as well (feed back, autostart) as well as the ability to have dedicated drivers for people to use (ie Mom's Airplay, Dad's ariplay or Living room Airplay, Kitchen Airplay) - and of course is 'free'.

Cast, like Sonos, doesn't 'fail' when your phone rings, nor does it rely on/use your wireless once started. Now if Alan is hinting at making a driver for the piece he likned for auto start and feedback.........

[alanchow]

On 25/03/2017 at 0:58 AM, Cyknight said:

Now if Alan is hinting at making a driver for the piece he likned for auto start and feedback.........

Better than hint.  I'm being paid to do it!

[Cyknight]

2 hours ago, alanchow said:

Better than hint.  I'm being paid to do it!

Nice!