

It outputs through a combination 3.5mm aux/optical port, letting you hook it up directly to a speaker or a receiver.Īt just $35, the Chromecast Audio doesn't come with a lot of accessories. It streams stereo sound over Wi-Fi using the Google Cast platform, letting you play music from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Google Chromecast Audio is, like the name says, an audio version of Google's Chromecast media streamer.

This is the easiest solution if you have just one speaker you want to turn wireless (a short daisy-chain of cables will let you run a stereo pair). There are plenty of ways to introduce wireless connectivity to your current setup, most of which are relatively inexpensive and easy to accomplish. But all of your friends are buying smart speakers they can talk to, or at least stream music to, and you want to get in on the wireless revolution. So, you have a pair of wired speakers that are connected to a stereo receiver you love, or maybe you have a self-powered pair, or a 2.1 system that's perfect for watching movies.

