Summary
If Google Cast no longer works as usual on your Raumfeld device, this is often due to known limitations of the older Cast technology and not a defect. As an alternative, you can continue to play many types of content through the Chrome browser or the Cast audio feature in the Google Home app.
Contents
- What is Google Cast and how can I use it?
- Which Raumfeld devices support Google Cast?
- How do I enable Google Cast?
- Google Cast is not displayed or does not work
- Why does a stream only start after a long wait?
- Why no longer do YouTube Music, Deezer, or Qobuz work?
- Why can't I create speaker groups with current Chromecast devices?
- What alternatives are available?
- Why isn't there an update?
What is Google Cast?
Which Raumfeld devices support Google Cast?
Google Cast is supported by second-generation Raumfeld devices.
Google Cast (formerly Chromecast) is supported when a Teufel Raumfeld device has a Raumfeld logo on the front of the control panel and there is no external Wi-Fi antenna on the back. Google Cast is also supported in all cases by the Raumfeld Soundbar/Sounddeck and Teufel Sounddeck Streaming/Teufel Soundbar Streaming.
We describe how to distinguish the individual generations here: Teufel Raumfeld devices: How can I identify the device generation?
First-generation Raumfeld devices:
- Google Cast not possible
- Teufel Raumfeld products with an external antenna
Second-generation Raumfeld devices:
- Google Cast possible
- Raumfeld products without an external antenna
Third-generation Raumfeld devices:
- Google Cast not possible
- Teufel Raumfeld products (without an external antenna)
How do I enable Google Cast?
On supported devices, Google Cast can be enabled through the Raumfeld app.
How to proceed
- Open the Raumfeld app.
- Go to Music services.
- Enable Google Cast.
- Accept the terms of use.
The device can then be selected as a Google Cast receiver in compatible apps.
Note
Google Cast is only displayed on supported Raumfeld devices. If the feature is completely missing, first check whether your device is one of the supported models.
Google Cast is not displayed or does not work
If your Raumfeld device does not appear in Google Cast or Google Home, check the following:
Check the network
- The speaker and smartphone are on the same home network.
- A guest network is not being used.
- The Wi-Fi connection is stable.
- The router has DHCP enabled.
- The router and speaker have been restarted.
Restart the router
Device discovery takes place through what are known as network services, which do not work reliably on some home networks. Restarting the router often helps.
Tip
If your Raumfeld device is detected in the Raumfeld app but does not appear in Google Cast, the cause is often network communication and not the speaker itself.
Why does a stream only start after a long wait?
Depending on the music service, establishing the connection may take several seconds. In some cases, playback does not start until after about 20 seconds or longer. This depends on the streaming service being used.
A delayed start does not automatically mean that there is a defect.
Why no longer do YouTube Music, Deezer, or Qobuz work?
On second-generation Raumfeld devices, certain music services may no longer work through Google Cast. These include YouTube Music, Deezer, and Qobuz.
The cause is the Google Cast version used by the devices. This platform is no longer being developed and no longer meets the current requirements of some services.
What this means for you
Despite correct setup and a functioning network, Google Cast may no longer be usable with individual apps. This is not an error with the Raumfeld system and usually cannot be fixed by setting it up again or performing a reset.
Why can't I create speaker groups with current Chromecast devices?
Second-generation Raumfeld devices can no longer be used reliably with current Google Cast devices in shared speaker groups.
The cause is also the different generations of the Cast technology being used.
This behavior is known and cannot be fixed through settings or updates.
What alternatives are available?
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Stream music through the Chrome browser
Many music services can still be streamed through the Chrome browser on a PC or Mac to Raumfeld speakers. -
Android: “Cast audio” through Google Home
With Android devices, you can transmit your smartphone's audio directly to the speaker:
1. Open Google Home.
2. Select the Raumfeld device.
3. Select Cast audio.
The audio content from your smartphone will then play on the Raumfeld device. -
Use Bluetooth
If your Raumfeld device supports Bluetooth, this can also be an alternative to streaming through Google Cast.
Why isn't there an update?
The affected second-generation Raumfeld devices are based on an older hardware and Google Cast platform. This device generation can no longer meet Google's current requirements.
An update to the Google Cast component or a hardware upgrade for the devices is therefore unfortunately not possible.
Important
The Google Cast feature on Raumfeld devices is based on an older Cast version. Google no longer actively supports this platform. As a result, individual music services or features may be limited or discontinued entirely in the future.
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