19-Feb-2016, 23:19
(This post was last modified: 19-Feb-2016, 23:25 by Hifi_swlon.)
(19-Feb-2016, 23:08)k1282 Wrote: just a short question.
I like the idea of using TuneIn for listening to the radio.
As my toslink slot is already in use for my CD Player, I only have the Optical 2 (mini Toslink) slot still free.
Can I buy Chromecast Audio and connect it via a toslink mini - toslink mini cable and stream from app to chromecast?
Yes.
Technically speaking, in Tunein's case you don't stream from the App to Chromecast - the App tells Chromecast what you want to stream and Chromecast makes a direct connection. There is a lag of a couple of seconds while it sorts itself out and buffers, and then you're good - you can shutdown the App or use the iPad for something else and it doesn't affect the stream - until it receives another message to stream (or stop). I accidentally left mine streaming all day initially - I'm not bandwidth limited but it's still a waste IMO so I press stop if I can.
>>> 1st Place Award: Devialet, last decades most disappointing technology purchase. <<<
