Chromecast for projector and split sound

[AusDeano]

Hi All,

I'm planning to put a projector in my pool area for dive in movies!

For content I want to use a chromecast straight in via HDMI but I don't like the thought of sound through the onboard speaker and want to use external speakers of some kind.

Any suggestions? I have the Chromecast with Google TV but am prepared to buy something else if required.

Idea 1 is to use portable speakers but some reading is telling me that bluetooth may cause some delay.

Idea 2 is Nest speakers over wifi but this requires running extra power.

Completely undecided as yet, any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks.

[Byteguy · Accepted solution]

You have two options.

The first (and best) is to connect your speakers directly to your projector.  That should have audio-out ports on it.

The second is to use Bluetooth speakers that you pair with your Chromecast with Google TV device (note, that is the ONLY Chromecast that works with Bluetooth speakers).  But, yes, there can be delays.  And, you can only connect ONE Bluetooth speaker.

Chromecast doesn't work with WiFi speakers.  They have to be in Bluetooth mode to work.

[AusDeano]

Thanks Byteguy, I'll have a look at the cable option and go from there.

[JenniferV]

Hi there,

Thanks for the help, Byteguy,

AusDeano, how's it going? Still need help with this?

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hi AusDeano,

I wanted to check back in to see if you still need help. Feel free to let me know if you do.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[JenniferV]

Hey there,

Just checking in to make sure that you've seen my response. Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours if I won't hear back from you again. Feel free to start a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Jeran]

Hey there!

We haven't heard back from AusDeano, and it's been a few days, so I'm locking the thread. As always, feel free to make a new thread if you have any more questions or concerns.

Thank you for your help, Byteguy and Jennifer!

Best regards,
Jeran