android tv not recognized for speaker group

[keesfluitman]

i want to use my tv in my speaker group so i can use my amplifier. my chromecast ultra is recognized in my bedroom, but it wont let me add my tv. i have a philips oled. 

any ideas?

[Muddi · Accepted solution]

Hey all,

Apologies for the confusion around the supported devices for speaker groups. We let the right teams know, and we can confirm that speakers with Chromecast built-in are supported. We've also updated the list of supported devices on our Help Center article "Create and manage speaker groups" to make it more specific than before. 

Thanks for your feedback here in the community -- feel free to update the thread if you have any further questions!

Cheers,

Muddi

[Princesss]

Hi folks,

@1up4evr, thanks — we got your form and we've escalated it over to our higher level of support for further review. Please keep an eye on your inbox as someone will get back in touch with you soon. 

@ybbibe, have you already filled out the form?

Best,

Princess

[ybbibe]

I have now.

[Princesss]

Hey ybbibe,

We've received your form-- thanks for filling that out. Please keep an eye on your email as someone from our team will reach out to you to assist you further.

Best,

Princess

[Damyras]

@Juni 

Hi, can't add my 2021 Sony XR65A80JAEP to the speakers group. TV soft is up to date.

[arjenvdk]

Hi all,

Like you I was looking for a solution for integrating my two philips android TV's in a speakergroup. Can confirm that after manually updating Chromecast Built-in (Android TV) to 1.68.369458 it's now working.

Downloaded the APK from apkmirror. Used the app 'send files to TV' from the play store to send the APK from my phone to the TV. Installed/Updated the APK on the TV by using a filebrowser (also multiple available in the play store). After a reboot of the TV it showed up as available item in the speakergroup menu.

Hope this helps others.

KR

[n0emo]

This is a known workaround which was discussed here already. You still end up with delay, which you can't adjust in the app.

[arjenvdk]

Hi,

No delay noticed here. However, the delay could also be related to  network infrastructure or hardware used.

Furthermore, you are right about settings. You don't have delay settings for the TV's

[Juni]

Hi folks, 

I’m glad it’s resolved now. I’ll keep this thread open for one more day. If you need further help, let me know.

Best,

Juni

[Kanner]

You should let thr thread open!

The TV is not usable as a speaker with no delay settings! This need to be fixed! The delay for the other speakers is only adjustable in the wrong direction... 

[Mzak]

By what definition is this fixed?! The only workaround involves sideloading an apk and they still doesn't give you full functionality. 

[_kn_]

Yes we need further help....how to set the delay for the TV in the home app? Should be a simple answer if it's resolved now. 

Best regards

[1up4evr]

I want to use my TCL TV with Chromecast built in, and it won't let me make a speaker group as well.

[Princesss]

Hi 1up4evr,

Thanks for the info you've shared. There are TVs that are compatible with setting it up on a speaker group. Could you provide the make and model of your TV?

Best,

Princess

[1up4evr]

TCL 50S434 & TV OS ver V5.2.0

Running Android 11

[ybbibe]

SONY AG9 | MASTER Series | OLED | 4K Ultra HD | High Dynamic Range (HDR) | Smart TV (Android TV)

[ybbibe]

Got my answer:

Hello Anja,

I totally understand. Have you already checked your TV manufacturer about its compatibility? It looks like it's limiting only your TV since the speaker group is working with other speakers.

For your reference your case number is 8-8342000035378. If you need more help, you can contact us again and reference this case number or reply to this email to reopen your case.

Have a new question? There are lots of ways to get back in touch with us below.

Thank you,

Hahaha. Not helping. Thaks for nothing