How to Use Chromecast Audio with Google Home?

Did you know that you can sync your Chromecast Audio with Google Home? Google has introduced a new feature that allows you to integrate your Chromecast Audio with Google Home. This enables you to connect any device in your house linked to Chromecast to audio playing on a Google Home speaker.

The great thing is that all these gadgets produce quality sound that is pleasing to the ear. Connecting your gadgets to Chromecast means you don't have to move to your living room to play or pause your music when you move to another room.

With Google Home, you have control over what you want to listen to from any corner of your house. Chromecast Audio not only plays your favorite music but can also be used to play podcasts and other albums. Google Home acts as a channel that connects you to Google Assistant. Google Assistant responds to voice commands, making it easy for you to control your devices without moving an inch.

So how do you use Chromecast Audio together with Google Home? Follow these simple steps to connect your Chromecast Audio with Google Home.

Join the Preview Program

To use Chromecast Audio with Google Home, the first thing you need to do is join the preview program.
Connect the Google Home app to your Android or iOS device.
Ensure that your Chromecast is connected to your Wi-Fi network and click on it.
Tap on the Settings button in the top right corner of your page.
Scroll down to the Preview Program section.
Follow the on-screen instructions to opt-in.

If you cannot see the option prompt, it means that Google is not recruiting new members from your region, and you need to try signing in later.

Rebooting your Chromecast can make your option visible.

Add Your Chromecast to a Speaker Group

The next step in using your Chromecast Audio with Google Home is to add Chromecast to a speaker group. In the Google Home app, add your Chromecast Audio and other speakers that you want to sync by following these simple steps:

Launch the Google Home app.
Click on Add > Create speaker group.
Select all the devices you want to sync, including your Chromecast.
Name your speaker group, for instance, you can call it 'My music.'
Save the settings.
Try playing some music on your devices using Google Home to test the quality.
All your devices connected to Chromecast Audio along with your speakers should play the music.

How to Set Up Google Home Mini with Chromecast

Google Home Mini can be used to control your Chromecast device or Android TV if they are connected. To link your devices, follow these steps:

Launch the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
Click on the Menu tab in the top left corner.
Click on More Settings.
Scroll down to TV and Speakers and click on it.
Click on the Add button at the bottom right to search for Chromecast-enabled devices on your Wi-Fi.
Select the checkbox next to the device you want to link and tap on Add in the top right corner.
Your device will automatically appear on the list of connected TVs and Speakers.
You can issue commands to your device. You can play music, control the volume, pause, playback, or give any authority you wish.

To Prompt Google Assistant

Using Chromecast Audio with Google Home gives you a fantastic aural experience. You'll sync any device that's associated with your Chromecast with Google Home. Google Home enables you to play music and also gives you access to the Google Assistant service. Google Assistant listens to conversations in its environment but only follows commands when prompted.

To prompt Google Assistant, you need to activate it by saying 'Ok Google' or 'Hey Google,' then issue it with the required command. Once you have Google Assistant, you do not need to move from one room to another to control your gadgets. You can, for example, adjust the volume of your music when you are lying in your bed without moving to the living room. You can also switch your devices on or off from any corner of your house.

Google Home has three smart speakers that respond to the same wake words and commands. The difference between the three speakers is their size, sound quality, and price. Google Home features enable you to play or pause your music, adjust the volume, or mute the microphone.