I have recently changed my iphone to a nexus 4 and wondered if there is any way i can stream/play music to my Bose airplay speaker.
I am aware that the bose has a 3.5mm input but would love to be able to connect to it and play stuff wireless.
Is there any application/way i can do this?
thanks
Not sure if there is an airplay replicating app. You could plug a Bluetooth dongle into the audio in of the speaker and use Bluetooth for wireless streaming but not a very elegant solution.
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That's the problem when Apple decides to do their special stuff, or in this case take already implemented stuff and change it ever so slightly that you need a Apple device to get it work and the original standard isn't compatible anymore. WIFI Direct is what Airplay is made up from and the Nexus 4 (and all newer devices) can do it just fine (or even older devices with apps) but there's nothing for AirPlay because that's Apple tech and only theirs.
As mentioned though, the bluetooth to 3.5MM dongle is your only bet now with those speakers or just get some bluetooth speakers in general and those will work with everything - Apple devices included.
Try iplay in the play store. I know there is an app for apple TV that works. Kinda limited but works. Iplay claims to have speaker headset functionality but its not 100% clear if that is only to the device or from device to speakers. Anyway just search airplay in the play store and see if one works
thanks for the reply guys, went for the Bose airplay speaker over the bluetooth version as sound quality form the blueetoth was poor at the time and this seemed better, however, with no longer having the iphone it kinda loses its functionality as the only way i can now use it is to plug into the 3.5mm jack or i guess buy an ipod touch.
Bit of a pain as i was hoping to have all my music in the cloud (google music) and be able to access it from there.
Doubletwist has the ability to stream to airplay. I think you need to purchase it as a module though. I've used in on someone else's phone before and it worked exactly as you'd expect.
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That's the problem when Apple decides to do their special stuff, or in this case take already implemented stuff and change it ever so slightly that you need a Apple device to get it work and the original standard isn't compatible anymore. WIFI Direct is what Airplay is made up from and the Nexus 4 (and all newer devices) can do it just fine (or even older devices with apps) but there's nothing for AirPlay because that's Apple tech and only theirs.
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Change it ever so slightly? You mean... make it work. I have used Airplay for years and it is flawless, and very high quality. Still waiting for something remotely comparable on Android.
You could try AppleTV AirPlay Media Player from the Play store.
I haven't used it. But at least it is free. Give it a whack!
Hello everyone. I just got one these Bose airplay for Christmas but like some of you I have an Android device. Can anyone please confirm a working solution app for this? Any shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks for all the replies guys, it seems there are some possible solutions then. I have tried to 'Google it' also but most air play topics I came up with seemed to be around streaming video/pictures to your TV. I am really just after the ability to stream music content to my new Bose speaker. I know ways of getting my iTunes music etc on my android phone OK. Just want to be able to play it on my airplay speaker. Would be great if I were able to play things like Google music, spotify and tunelin radio also.
Any working suggestions really appreciated.
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Well did you try any of the suggestions?
I have used doubletwist to stream music to an airplay device. Isn't this what you were after??
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Well did you try any of the suggestions?
I have used doubletwist to stream music to an airplay device. Isn't this what you were after??
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Yes I have double twist and that only works with apple TV not airplay speakers, that's what they told me when I contacted them.
I have tried an app called beam but that seems a bit hit and miss and quality is not great.
I need a proper working solution if anyone can help.
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Interesting article, although I haven't tried any of them, but I intend to buy a new amplifier that is airplay compatible, so if someone could try these apps and give feedback:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/android-apps/18049/best-airplay-apps-android
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Those of you who have a Nexus, it does EVERYTHING right? Play movies, videos ..ect. Well my question is I was going to buy an HD2 today on my work line, but didn't justify spending that much on something I'm afraid I won't use often since I'm pretty sure I'll go right back to my Nexus.
Since my Ipod broke a year ago, I am debating now if I should get an Ipod Touch. But don't know how often I would use it since my Nexus does everything. So my question is do you guys still use your Ipod Touches, Zune Hds'..ect?
I want to make sure I get my money's worth. I was also debating wether or not to get the Archos 5 since it has Android on it, or wait for another tablet. I'm not sure ... all I know is I need second piece of hardware for my Nexus.
Yep I am using a Samsung P3 8GB.
I can pair it with N1 over BT so when I receive a call the music is muted and I can take the call directly thanks to the P3's mic
Yes the Samsung P3 has a superior quality sound
I still use my ipod classic on a daily basis. I like to have my entire music collection at my disposal whenever I want and a 16gb microsd doesn't even come close for that.
Imo i would say buy one, because i know i have my ipod touch playing music when i throw a party and that would be difficult if my phone was my ipod
i use my n1 for music at the gym
Gave my old sansa view to my pops after I got the phone.
I keep a about 4 gigs of music on the nexus, and use pandora mostly.
I've got a gb 32 zunehd. Primarily bought it to hook up to my car stereo, but also use it at work.
..until N1 has no FM....I still use my Sansa8GB for mp3&FM Radio.
It's a pain in the ass to unlock the phone every time I want to change tracks or pause, so yeah, I still use my iPod. My iPod also has superior sound quality.
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It's a pain in the ass to unlock the phone every time I want to change tracks or pause, so yeah, I still use my iPod. My iPod also has superior sound quality.
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Using CM with FLAC support my N1 sounds better than my ipod ever did. As far as the unlocking goes? When paired up with my Moto S9HD bluetooth headphones i can skip tracks on the headset whenever i'm running.
I still have an ipod, it's basically fused into my car stereo but if i get a new car with an AUX in i can't imagine i'll ever see the ipod again.
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It's a pain in the ass to unlock the phone every time I want to change tracks or pause, so yeah, I still use my iPod. My iPod also has superior sound quality.
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I use btunes on my nexus. It adds controls to the lock screen.
I use my Nokia BH-503 BT headphones with Btunes and Tune Wiki. I get almost 12 hours of play back time before they need recharging. I also stream my 50+ gb music collection through Subsonic so I don't need to carry around a lot of songs on my phone.
yep 16GB Zune HD, everybody thinks im from the future with my high tech gadgets. Couple weeks ago my cousin asked me if I'm sure I'm human when he saw my phone and zune.
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yep 16GB Zune HD, everybody thinks im from the future with my high tech gadgets. Couple weeks ago my cousin asked me if I'm sure I'm human when he saw my phone and zune.
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Haha I pulled out my nexus one at a party:
"what is that?"
"what?"
"that"
"A nexus one"
"A nexus what?"
me - "googles phone?"
everyone else - "google has a phone?!"
I really am disappointed with what google has going for it's music/video player though. Btunes is okay and nemoplayer is as well. I'd love a great music app.
I have a Cowon S9 32GB. Nothing beats that. Period.
I bought it a while before I got the Nexus One. The N1 can't replace it though, and I doubt any phones will for a while. The sound quality in the S9 is godlike. The GUI sucks ass, but I don't care as long as the sound is good.
I never use an mp3 player per say just walking around, but when I'm running I use the built in music player with ***Cardio Trainer*** one of the best excercising apps in my opinion. it self integrates the music player..
Anyways in the car I also use Pandora with bluetooth or I could plug it in via aux input as well and let the auto EQ take action to where it always sounds amazing!
Usefull info here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660617
-Charlie
For jogging:
Sportypal on Nexus One
Paired with Samsung P3 over BT
Superior music quality through P3
Results: 800 calories burned after 2 hours
I recommend sportypal GPS tracker for live calories burned report
I have a Zune HD, that Zune pass is a good deal, IMO
vegetaleb said:
For jogging:
Sportypal on Nexus One
Paired with Samsung P3 over BT
Superior music quality through P3
Results: 800 calories burned after 2 hours
I recommend sportypal GPS tracker for live calories burned report
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what are you using to hold your Nexus One while you jog?
In my pocket
Never had a separate MP3 Player. First phone I used a lot of music on was a Motorola KRZR K1m, which unlike the GSM version (which used a java app), had a pretty nice built-in MP3 player.
We all know the EVO has a mini-HDMI port, but what I'm concerned about is audio.
Is the EVO able to output multi-channel (surround sound) audio, or is it limited to simply stereo audio?
Obviously I'll be hooking this phone up to my home theater, so this question lingers as I contemplate how this phone will fit in. Obviously mini-HDMI in and of itself is wonderful, but if it can output surround sound, this phone truly has everything.
Anyone have an answer to this question?
Don't know, but it should.
Off topic, but cell phones seem to be replacing things left and right.. Cell phones have killed off a lot of devices.. Just to think that cell phones could eventually replace blu-ray players
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Don't know, but it should.
Off topic, but cell phones seem to be replacing things left and right.. Cell phones have killed off a lot of devices.. Just to think that cell phones could eventually replace blu-ray players
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One can dream....
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Don't know, but it should.
Off topic, but cell phones seem to be replacing things left and right.. Cell phones have killed off a lot of devices.. Just to think that cell phones could eventually replace blu-ray players
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eeeeew you still use blu-ray. lol
Everything will run from the phone soon. It nice in a way but sad to see all the old go
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eeeeew you still use blu-ray. lol
Everything will run from the phone soon. It nice in a way but sad to see all the old go
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eww you still use hardware, just get it implanted in your brain already
Not Sure of multichannel audio.
The MiniHDMI port does indeed send audio. The native youtube and gallery app do it just fine.
HDIwIn has an option in the advanced settings that lets you route phone audio as well.
I'm not sure about multichannel audio. I have tried it, but the native audio do not support multichannel audio nor does it support any kind of dolby decoding.
I assume someone could code up an app that correctly outputs (decodes dolby streams) multichannel audio over HDMI since miniHDMI supports it. I haven't found such an app.
Anybody else have luck with getting multichannel audio going over Evo's HDMI?
I've used the hdmiwin app, but only connected the audio directly to the tv. I have a hdmi switcher that can route it through the 5.1 sound system before going to the tv, I'll try it tonight. I'm curious what will happen.
Earthshine0 out-
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Don't know, but it should.
Off topic, but cell phones seem to be replacing things left and right.. Cell phones have killed off a lot of devices.. Just to think that cell phones could eventually replace blu-ray players
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It's true I haven't touched my laptop since I rooted. But I still need my desktop as a DAW and for gaming, but I'm sure in a few more years we will be able to use our phones for just about everything.
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It's Micro-HDMI, not mini.
And no, the evo will not output 5.1 channel audio, only 2 channel
Can someone who already has an SGS II, test and comment on whether headphones with a mic *and* music controls (eg play/pause/ff/rw) work?
I have a pair of Moda's that don't work with my Atrix...it's the main annoyance I have with it...
yes it has mic but no music conrol.
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yes it has mic but no music conrol.
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I'm not asking about the standard headphones that ship with the SGS II. I'm asking someone with an SGS II to test aftermarket headphones that have the controls.
I think it same as original galaxy s, the media button for aftermarket earphone will not work with this phone, samsung 3.5mm jack really special...
Question...
Hey, for those already with SG2, can I use my iPod headphones w/ mic with this handset?
Please let me know, thank you.,
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Can someone who already has an SGS II, test and comment on whether headphones with a mic *and* music controls (eg play/pause/ff/rw) work?
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If possible also specify the exact make and model. There's at least two different pin-out for headsets (iPhone style and Nokia style) and at most one of those will work properly with any given Android phone.
I am wondering this as well. I'm hoping its the Iphone style so I can use my Etymotic HF-2's, or any other decent head set with this phone. I am thinking there is a good chance it is the Iphone style, seeing as that what the Nexus S had, but it would be nice for someone to confirm and not just speculate.
Thats shyttt... No audio controls with the Headphone? I gotta pull the phone out every time to switch the track?
WTF? this costs as much as an iphone and the headphones doesnt have music controls? that sucks bigtime!
oh stop whining! Samsung is just giving you an extra reason to admire that beautiful screen.
armanisafarai said:
WTF? this costs as much as an iphone and the headphones doesnt have music controls? that sucks bigtime!
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yup it sucks
don't buy this phone and get yourself an iphone
Don't matter to me as I don't use cheap phones. Custom shelled iem. Please don't tell me you folks use Dre BEATS, what a ripoff. I see alot of iPhone users using them and I just laugh. Got ripped off by apple and then by Dre. People are like sheep being led to the slaughter house.
Music controls, just what I don't need, another component in the way of my Galaxy pushing that Vodoo.
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Don't matter to me as I don't use cheap phones. Custom shelled iem. Please don't tell me you folks use Dre BEATS, what a ripoff. I see alot of iPhone users using them and I just laugh. Got ripped off by apple and then by Dre. People are like sheep being led to the slaughter house.
Music controls, just what I don't need, another component in the way of my Galaxy pushing that Vodoo.
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Lol I laugh more at the people who get Bose headphones. What a joke.
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Hey, for those already with SG2, can I use my iPod headphones w/ mic with this handset?
Please let me know, thank you.,
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no, samsung uses 3 layer audio, while apple only uses 2, the headphones wont even sound right, youll need to ducttape the apple call button down permanently to have good sounding audio
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no, samsung uses 3 layer audio, while apple only uses 2, the headphones wont even sound right, youll need to ducttape the apple call button down permanently to have good sounding audio
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when you say "samsung uses..." is that in reference to this device in particular, or Samsung in general? Have you tested the SGSII headphone jack yourself? Thanks for the info btw.
Oh you guys are silly!
I haven't tried headphones with music controls yet (gonna have to fish around for my old HTC's) but try double clicked and triple clicking the button on the one's Sammy give you. For me it skips tracks (at least in Spotify) and has done on all versions of Gingerbread I've tried.
I'm using the Griffin iTalk so I can answer calls and skip tracks with a decent set of 'phones.
htc desire's headphone works perfectly.
i use the bose MIE2 mobile phone headset with inline mic and single button, costs 140 bucks and the quality is superb on these things. its designed for generic mobile phones, and works just fine on the nexus one and most other phones that support the standard.
are we saying teh galaxys s2 will not support this? it just uses a single button, double tap to FF, triple tap to RW, etc. and then single tap to answer a call, pause music, etc. best headset ever to get for your phone. i'd imagine this would have to work with samsung, how could they leave this out when all other phones support this?
Tested with Ultimate Ears 5vi which are iPhone compatible.
With default music player only play/pause (single press) and next track (double press) works, this was tge same as the Nexus S.
PowerAmp has a setting to enable triple press which skips to previous track. This app is worth the cost as it has settings to customise the player anyway you could want. Best feature is auto resume on A2DP connect, when getting in the car no need to remove phone from pocket or bag or touch cars music controls, plays from where it left off
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no, samsung uses 3 layer audio, while apple only uses 2, the headphones wont even sound right, youll need to ducttape the apple call button down permanently to have good sounding audio
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How very odd, I got my old headphones that I used with my SGS 1 and on my SGS2 I now need to hold down the call answer button to get good audio !
Alright so I picked up my N7 yesterday as a more portable alternative to my Transformer Prime. I'm using it primarily for entertainment and social networking where as the Prime will be my productivity tablet. My question is if I'm walking around listening to music with the N7 in my back pocket, will I be able to use a pair of headphones with built in audio controls for the music? If so does anyone recommend a particular pair? Looking for in-ear ones and preferably ones that won't hurt my College student wallet. Personally I'm not a fan of the big Beats headphones primarily because of the fact that most kids that wear them all the time are tools and I don't want to be associated with that stereotype. Haha pun.
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Bluetooth headphones are your friend.
A bunch can be found for $30-70. Get at it!
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Unfortunately, the headphone jack doesn't have mic support, which is needed for headset control support. I can't understand why they would leave this out, and mic support was even advertised as a feature on Asus' product page. I'm not sure if they've changed the page since the last time I've looked at it.
Is it something that a firmware update will fix? I know with the TP there were a lot of things that were added with firmware updates. I looked into the Bluetooth headsets on amazon and I think I found one I would use, but I'm still not crazy about the size of them. Even the smaller in ear ones.
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This isn't the kind of feature that a software update can add. The Nexus 7 doesn't have the necessary hardware.
Ah I see. Well I guess I'll just trap a pair of BT headphones off Amazon. Any one have a suggestion on which ones to go for or to avoid?
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Did anyone watch the google event just now? What do you think about their new "Q"?
My thouhts;
The positive - great seamless connectivity between all platforms and the price ($35!)
The negative - I kinda like the way to have something "beautiful" (like the Nexus Q was) on top of my receiver in the living room. This whole thing with a hidden tiny HDMI-dongle is just not my cup of tea. I'm also a bit concerned about the sound quality through that tiny thing when streaming Google Music for example. One thing I liked about the Nexus Q was that it really had *great* output audio quality through the HDMI to my receiver.
Another thing I did not like at all is that they still keep bashing us that don't use google play to see our movies. I have most of my movies on my computer in MKV and I want to be able to stream them! This is again where airplay from apple is ahead of google...
What do you guys think?
Btw, is there ANY chance what-so-ever that the new stream button in youtube/google music will have compability with the Nexus Q?
I bought one just because of the price and portability !
I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope the new buttons work with the Q though. I liked having it as a jukebox on my mantle.
the lights are beautiful!
Volatyle said:
My thouhts;
The positive - great seamless connectivity between all platforms and the price ($35!)
The negative - I kinda like the way to have something "beautiful" (like the Nexus Q was) on top of my receiver in the living room. This whole thing with a hidden tiny HDMI-dongle is just not my cup of tea. I'm also a bit concerned about the sound quality through that tiny thing when streaming Google Music for example. One thing I liked about the Nexus Q was that it really had *great* output audio quality through the HDMI to my receiver.
Another thing I did not like at all is that they still keep bashing us that don't use google play to see our movies. I have most of my movies on my computer in MKV and I want to be able to stream them! This is again where airplay from apple is ahead of google...
What do you guys think?
Btw, is there ANY chance what-so-ever that the new stream button in youtube/google music will have compability with the Nexus Q?
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one can hope. or just keep using the old apps.
Nexus Q
Wish it had an option like the banana jacks for speakers like the nexus Q does.
Since they released a chrome cast SDK maybe someone at XDA will be able to implement support for chromecast in the nexus Q?
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Since they released a chrome cast SDK maybe someone at XDA will be able to implement support for chromecast in the nexus Q?
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I am hoping for the same thing.....if there are even Devs left....
Or, since we have the parts we need (HAL drivers etc) to make a chromecast rom?
I hope that the chromecast can get ported over i would hate to just toss my balls away they are very cool looking.
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Okay, so now google says they're adding chromecast compability with Google TV - which RUNS ANDROID. Just like the Nexus Q does.
Even more hope!!!
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when I get home I'll try the app to see if it'll "map" to the Q. Yesterday it was trying to connect to the bluetooth stereo in my car.
Plan B is putting an amp in where I have my Q now and working via the audio out from the TV
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when I get home I'll try the app to see if it'll "map" to the Q. Yesterday it was trying to connect to the bluetooth stereo in my car.
Plan B is putting an amp in where I have my Q now and working via the audio out from the TV
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I am using the Sonos AMP where my Q was so I still can connect HTMI on my TV to my speakers. Now adding the Chromecast to the TV I should now have a Q replacement.
My thoughts on the Chromecast compared to the Q:
I just got my 2 chromecasts in today and I wanted to share my experience.
It can do all the basic functionality the Q could and more, but there are a few things the Q did better regarding play music.
With the Q one could start music from one device, then pick up another and "now playing" would be synced. This isn't the case with chromecast. Same thing goes the the queue, It isn't synced either, which is odd because I thought I read that others could join in and add to the queue. I always loved this feature with the Q because I could start music in one room with my phone and later control it with my tablet in another room. Plus, my wife would always like to put her songs in on the playlist as well. I also had issues with connecting a second device and the music would just stop. Perhaps future updates with fix some of these bugs.
If you have any other questions, I'll be glad to answer them!
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My thoughts on the Chromecast compared to the Q:
I just got my 2 chromecasts in today and I wanted to share my experience.
It can do all the basic functionality the Q could and more, but there are a few things the Q did better regarding play music.
With the Q one could start music from one device, then pick up another and "now playing" would be synced. This isn't the case with chromecast. Same thing goes the the queue, It isn't synced either, which is odd because I thought I read that others could join in and add to the queue. I always loved this feature with the Q because I could start music in one room with my phone and later control it with my tablet in another room. Plus, my wife would always like to put her songs in on the playlist as well. I also had issues with connecting a second device and the music would just stop. Perhaps future updates with fix some of these bugs.
If you have any other questions, I'll be glad to answer them!
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Thanks for the feedback. Now we're just waiting for the Q to get chromecast ability
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