Your Thoughts on an Affordable Outdoor Speaker, Google Groups Compatible

ArskinF on 15/12/2023 - 11:26
Last edited 15/12/2023 - 11:40

Hi

I've completed resetting our house on Chromecast/ Google TV for synchronised sound throughout. I'm happy with the result.

Sound in the outside area is serviced by a JBL Link, but although it is Google Assistant enabled it cannot be added to a Google Speaker Group.

I'm looking at reasonably priced Google Speaker Group capable replacement options similar in performance to the JBL Link's near field qualities.

Value your comments

Cheers

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • AustriaBargain on 15/12/2023 - 11:37
    +2

    I think it's a great idea. Why should the party stop just because you walk outside?

    • ArskinF on 15/12/2023 - 11:39
      +1

      "I think it's a great idea."

      That's what I keep telling HER, but SHE just doesn't get it.

      ;-)

    • Protractor on 15/12/2023 - 13:09

      Just don't be the local AH who plays deep base all night, just because you can. Consider others. Choose the timing and frequency.
      The world has more than enough dix who insist on letting the neighbourhood endure their personal taste in music all all night

      • AustriaBargain on 15/12/2023 - 13:11
        +1

        I just leave it on all the time. That way others can get used it too. When it starts and stops that's when it gets annoying.

        Oh this is the outside speaker discussion. I thought it was the discussion about playing music to cover ambulance noises outside.

        • Protractor on 15/12/2023 - 13:13

          So you are that person…

      • ArskinF on 15/01/2024 - 12:40

        No worries - I have my Strike Three warning from the local copper. ;-)

  • payless69 on 15/12/2023 - 11:46

    Get a mesh extender speaker, no more limit to the size of your party!

  • ArskinF on 15/12/2023 - 11:49

    "Get a mesh extender speaker"

    Would that mean replacing the existing Tenda M6 mesh networking that's finally doing what I want?

  • Atomik17 on 15/12/2023 - 12:00

    Anker sound core boost or boom. Bert value.

    • DashCam AKA Rolts on 15/12/2023 - 12:05
      +2

      Bert value.

      Does Ernie agree?

      • Atomik17 on 15/12/2023 - 12:20

        😂 *best value

      • Muzeeb on 15/12/2023 - 12:22
        +1

        yes

    • richadam on 15/12/2023 - 12:28
      +1

      Not Google Home enabled though?

      • Atomik17 on 15/12/2023 - 13:21

        Sorry not those. But I'm sure they offer something with it.

  • ESEMCE on 15/12/2023 - 12:34
    +1

    I've used these to turn my old Chromecast v2 devices into Speaker Group compatible Chromecast Audio units.
    They're passive powered (still need to power the Chromecast of course) and sound quality is great.
    I have one hooked up to my old (non HDMI) Audio receiver powering Outdoor speakers.

  • Charlieeee on 15/12/2023 - 12:37
    +1

    Chromecast Audio. Turn any speaker into a smart Chromecast Wi-Fi speaker. Supports 3.5mm aux, RCA inputs and optical digital inputs. It's a discontinued product however they are being sold second hand more expensive than they were at release as they just work.

    Cheapest I could find is below for $55.
    https://au.webuy.com/product-detail/?id=811571016594

    • ESEMCE on 15/12/2023 - 13:53

      Or use my hack above (analogue output only)

  • ArskinF on 15/01/2024 - 12:43

    Since I started this;

    It turns out my "older" JBL Portable is Google Home/ Assistant friendly. In the end there was no issue adding it to the speaker group.

    Thanks for all the replies/ comments

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