Chromecast

What Chromecast is

Chromecast technology provides ways to enjoy BBN streaming on Chromecast enabled devices.

Items you’ll need to hear BBN via Chromecast

  1. A phone, tablet, laptop or desktop that is connected to the internet. This device is used to access BBN’s audio stream. Chromecast capability allows you to cast content from this device to a Chromecast enabled device.
  2. ONE of the following Chromecast receivers:
  • Chromecast HDMI receiver — a hardware device that plugs into an HDMI port on your TV
  • Chromecast audio receiver — a hardware device that plugs into an audio system
  • TV with Chromecast built-in — may not be branded as Google, but is able to receive signal via Chromecast built-in technology
  • Speakers with Chromecast built-in — may not be branded as Google, but are able to receive signal via Chromecast built-in technology

Steps for phone or tablet

The steps assume you already have a working Chromecast enabled device.

Android

  1. Connect your Android device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
  2. Install the Google Home App from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
  3. Install, then open the BBN Android App and begin audio playback.
  4. Open the Google Home app, tap to open the navigation drawer and tap «CAST SCREEN».

Apple iOS

  1. Connect your Apple iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
  2. Install the Google Home App from the Apple Store on your Apple iOS device.
  3. Install, then open the BBN App and begin audio playback.
  4. Open the Google Home app, tap to open the navigation drawer and tap «CAST SCREEN».

Steps for laptop or desktop

The steps assume you already have a working Chromecast enabled device.

  1. Connect your laptop or desktop to the same Wi-Fi network as your Chromecast device.
  2. If you don’t yet have the Google Chrome browser installed on your laptop or desktop, click here to download the Google Chrome browser. Check for a Cast icon in the upper-right corner of your chrome browser’s tool bar.
  3. Go to BBN’s listen now page and click on a player to start a streaming. It is a good idea to save this page as a favorite.
  4. Click the Cast icon in the upper-right corner of your Google Chrome browser to cast the media to your Chromecast enabled device.

Chromecast instructions