How do I use Chromecast with 大象传媒 Sounds?

You can use Chromecast with the 大象传媒 Sounds mobile/tablet app, and from your computer or laptop when using the Chrome browser.

Your device needs to be connected to the same network as the Chromecast device. The Chromecast device will need to be running v.1.36 or above, and you'll also need to make sure you have the latest version of the 大象传媒 Sounds app, or the Chrome browser.

Having problems connecting to Chromecast on an older device? Have a look here for more info: Why has Chromecast stopped working on my device?

How do I cast from the app?

  1. Start playing something on the 大象传媒 Sounds app
  2. Once your device detects your Chromecast, tap on the Chromecast icon 辞谤听Available Devices听option听at the bottom of the playback page
  3. Tap on the device you want to play the audio through and give it a few听seconds to connect

Any programme or station you play will now be played through your Chromecast device. To return playback to your device, tap the Chromecast icon 辞谤听Available Devices icon again and select your device.
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Two screenshots of the 大象传媒 Sounds mobile app. The first shows the playback screen with the Chromecast icon highlighted. The second shows the available devices to choose from.

How do I cast from the browser?

  1. Head to bbc.co.uk/sounds on the Chrome browser and choose a live stream
  2. When the stream starts to play, click on the browser menu (the ellipses, or three dots, on the top right)
  3. Select Cast...
  4. Select which device you'd like to cast to from the list populated. A blue cast icon will appear on the top of the browser
  5. To stop casting, click on the blue cast icon and select 'Stop casting,' or close the open window or tab with the playback screen. You can also stop the cast directly from the speaker by saying "Hey Google, stop."
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How can I control playback?

Once connected, you can use the play, pause and skip controls on the app or on the browser playback screen to control playback. You can adjust the volume on either the device or the speaker itself.听

Please note that Live Restart is not supported when casting live streams (but we're aware of the interest in this), so you will always listen听from the live point.


Why can鈥檛 I cast anything I've downloaded?

When you cast a programme, you鈥檙e actually instructing your Chromecast dongle to fetch the programme over your internet connection, not from your phone or tablet. Because of that, you can't cast a programme that鈥檚 stored on your device.
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Check Google's听听page for further information.听The 大象传媒 is not responsible for the content of external sites. If you encounter any other problems with听大象传媒 Sounds via Chromecast, let us know via the 'Contact Us'听link below.听