chromecast split video and audio (via google home/nest speaker)

[Ohcrepes]

Hi,

I want to use my chromecast on my pc display/screen. Is it possible to split the audio to a google home audio group so that the video is on the screen but the audio comes via the smart speaker? i cant believe this is not an option.

[Byteguy · Accepted solution]

You can only do this (sort of) with the new Chromecast with Google TV device (the oblong one that comes with a remote).

That Chromecast can push audio to a Bluetooth speaker.  And, your smart speaker can act as a Bluetooth speaker.

None of the other versions of Chromecast can do that.

[Ashepherdson]

Just to add to ByteGuy, you can do this with certain streams, such as Plex Media server.  

[Jeran]

Hey there,

Did you have any more questions or need any additional help? If not, I'll go ahead and lock up this thread in 24 hours.

Just checking up,
Jeran
 

[Jeran]

Hey there!

We haven't heard back from Ohcrepes, 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 Asheperdson!

Best regards,
Jeran