topic Re: Any way to stream from iphone to a google nest devices group? in Speakers and Displays

Any way to stream from iphone to a google nest devices group?

Frac — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:47:40 GMT

I love Google's feature allowing to stream audio from apps such as Spotify to a speaker group.

Problem is, I find Spotify's user interface unuseable, especially when it comes to podcasts. I love an app called overcast - it's well designed and just works - but it doesn't have native integration with chromecast.

I wonder if there is any way to stream audio - with a hardware usb-c dongle would be okay - from any generic iphone app. I tried looking online, but this use case gets completely lost in the noise of HDMI/video adapters.

Has anyone been successful in doing this?

Thanks!

Re: Any way to stream from iphone to a google nest devices group?

illashiza12 — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:50:36 GMT

While direct streaming from third-party iPhone apps like Overcast to Chromecast may not be supported, you can explore using Bluetooth-enabled speakers or devices as an alternative streaming solution. Additionally, researching specific audio casting dongles compatible with iOS devices could provide a workaround for your use case

Re: Any way to stream from iphone to a google nest devices group?

Frac — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:41:56 GMT

Thanks! Unfortunately bluetooth doesn't allow streaming to a device group, only to a single device.

My question is exactly about researching audio casting dongles; I've tried doing that, but failed to find any. Has anyone in the community found one that works? Thanks!

Re: Any way to stream from iphone to a google nest devices group?

nerys — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:15:47 GMT

Hi Frac,

Thanks for posting in the community!

I'm so sorry to hear that you are having difficulties when you try to cast your audio from "Overcast" to your Chromecast device. No worries; I'm here to help! To provide you with the best troubleshooting, I just need to know what kind of Chromecast you're trying to stream.

Knowing this information will allow me to find the best solution.

If you have more questions, feel free to reply to this post. I'll be happy to assist further.

Best regards,

Nery.