SoundWire (free)
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About SoundWire (free)
SoundWire lets you stream any music or audio ("what you hear now") from your Windows or Linux PC to your Android mobile devices. Use it as:
- A remote speaker or wireless headphones
- A way to listen to music and movies from your computer anywhere around your house, or further over cell networks
- A wireless extension of live audio from your PC-based music system
SoundWire does audio mirroring (audio cast). You can use any music player on your PC or laptop like Spotify, YouTube, or iTunes and stream the live sound over WiFi directly to your Android device.
SoundWire has low latency (audio delay), which means it can even be used to listen to the soundtrack of a movie or YouTube video while you watch (**Note you must adjust the buffer size in app settings for low latency). There are other uses too... SoundWire can work as a baby monitor or listening device with a computer such as a netbook that has a built-in microphone. Hook up turntables to your computer's line input and stream a live DJ set to another part of the house over WiFi, or anywhere else over 3G/4G (additional network setup may be needed for 3G/4G).
Before using SoundWire on your Android device you must install and run the SoundWire Server application on the Windows/Linux PC or laptop which is your source of music, web audio streaming, or other sounds. Raspberry Pi is also supported. Download the server at http://georgielabs.net (do NOT obtain the server from any other web site).
Features
- Live audio capture and streaming
- Excellent sound quality (44.1 / 48 kHz stereo 16-bit, PCM or Opus compression)
- True low latency (unlike AirPlay, Airfoil)
- Easy to use
- Compression option greatly reduces network usage
- Stream audio from PC to PC running x86 virtualized app (Linux/Windows)
- Runs on all Android versions back to 1.5, put your old phone to good use
For more information see the user's guide at http://georgielabs.net/SoundWireHelp.html
Android TV: SoundWire will work on most Android TV devices, but does not yet meet all of Google's criteria for TV Play Store listing so needs to be sideloaded. After that it will update normally through Google Play.
If you have any problems please see the troubleshooting tips at the above link. For example if you get choppy audio try restarting your wireless router, then try the other troubleshooting suggestions in the guide. The most common reason for connection problems is incorrect firewall settings at the PC or router. Please contact support at soundwire@georgielabs.net if you have any problem.
The free version of the application identifies itself by voice every 45 minutes and displays ads. There is a 10 minute compression trial in the free version. The full version enables unlimited Opus audio compression, can handle multiple clients, and has no ads or voice identification. It also has a special Pro Mode to set and display buffer latency precisely in milliseconds. Please consider purchasing the full version of SoundWire if you'd like to support the developer.
You may want to use a remote control app together with SoundWire. Some good choices include: Timote (Spotify remote), Remote for iTunes, Android VNC, Unified Remote.
Please rate the app and comment on Google Play to let us know what you think of SoundWire. If you have a question or bug report send email to soundwire@georgielabs.net. If reporting a problem please give your phone's Android version and make/model.
Permissions
- Network communication: Communicates with the server program on your PC.
- Phone calls: Mutes audio when you receive or make a call. Without this permission music would continue to play, interfering with your call. May be disabled in settings.
- Prevent phone from sleeping: Keeps app running while connected (playing music) or attempting to connect. May be disabled in settings.
- Record audio/Microphone: This is needed to make the equalizer work properly with native audio.
- A remote speaker or wireless headphones
- A way to listen to music and movies from your computer anywhere around your house, or further over cell networks
- A wireless extension of live audio from your PC-based music system
SoundWire does audio mirroring (audio cast). You can use any music player on your PC or laptop like Spotify, YouTube, or iTunes and stream the live sound over WiFi directly to your Android device.
SoundWire has low latency (audio delay), which means it can even be used to listen to the soundtrack of a movie or YouTube video while you watch (**Note you must adjust the buffer size in app settings for low latency). There are other uses too... SoundWire can work as a baby monitor or listening device with a computer such as a netbook that has a built-in microphone. Hook up turntables to your computer's line input and stream a live DJ set to another part of the house over WiFi, or anywhere else over 3G/4G (additional network setup may be needed for 3G/4G).
Before using SoundWire on your Android device you must install and run the SoundWire Server application on the Windows/Linux PC or laptop which is your source of music, web audio streaming, or other sounds. Raspberry Pi is also supported. Download the server at http://georgielabs.net (do NOT obtain the server from any other web site).
Features
- Live audio capture and streaming
- Excellent sound quality (44.1 / 48 kHz stereo 16-bit, PCM or Opus compression)
- True low latency (unlike AirPlay, Airfoil)
- Easy to use
- Compression option greatly reduces network usage
- Stream audio from PC to PC running x86 virtualized app (Linux/Windows)
- Runs on all Android versions back to 1.5, put your old phone to good use
For more information see the user's guide at http://georgielabs.net/SoundWireHelp.html
Android TV: SoundWire will work on most Android TV devices, but does not yet meet all of Google's criteria for TV Play Store listing so needs to be sideloaded. After that it will update normally through Google Play.
If you have any problems please see the troubleshooting tips at the above link. For example if you get choppy audio try restarting your wireless router, then try the other troubleshooting suggestions in the guide. The most common reason for connection problems is incorrect firewall settings at the PC or router. Please contact support at soundwire@georgielabs.net if you have any problem.
The free version of the application identifies itself by voice every 45 minutes and displays ads. There is a 10 minute compression trial in the free version. The full version enables unlimited Opus audio compression, can handle multiple clients, and has no ads or voice identification. It also has a special Pro Mode to set and display buffer latency precisely in milliseconds. Please consider purchasing the full version of SoundWire if you'd like to support the developer.
You may want to use a remote control app together with SoundWire. Some good choices include: Timote (Spotify remote), Remote for iTunes, Android VNC, Unified Remote.
Please rate the app and comment on Google Play to let us know what you think of SoundWire. If you have a question or bug report send email to soundwire@georgielabs.net. If reporting a problem please give your phone's Android version and make/model.
Permissions
- Network communication: Communicates with the server program on your PC.
- Phone calls: Mutes audio when you receive or make a call. Without this permission music would continue to play, interfering with your call. May be disabled in settings.
- Prevent phone from sleeping: Keeps app running while connected (playing music) or attempting to connect. May be disabled in settings.
- Record audio/Microphone: This is needed to make the equalizer work properly with native audio.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
-Changed connect button so it can be pressed while connected to a server, no need to disconnect first.
-Made "Done" keyboard key initiate server connection when entering server address.
-Some bug fixes.
-Changed connect button so it can be pressed while connected to a server, no need to disconnect first.
-Made "Done" keyboard key initiate server connection when entering server address.
-Some bug fixes.
More downloads SoundWire (free) reached 1 000 000 - 5 000 000 downloads
More downloads SoundWire (free) reached 500 000 - 1 000 000 downloads
Name changed Name changed! SoundWire (free version) now is known as SoundWire (free).
More downloads SoundWire (free) reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
What are users saying about SoundWire (free)
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Without best WiFi signal it becomes basically unusable, either long delay or choppy audio
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I dont like this app because it is no opreate in my PC
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This app sucks says unable to connect
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It's streams every sound from my computer and it's so easy to connect. I use VPNs and it works perfectly despite that. Great app!
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Perfect app when mixing and mastering tracks. Used it to mix a track to work well on mobile speakers. Going to be buying the full version for sure!!
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I like this app instead of buying large speaker im using my phone speaker with the help of this app. Please add more features and the sound quality
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When using a Bluetooth headset on a smartphone the two lowest buffer sizes did not work and the third-lowest buffer size still had audio lag there was no lag when listening on the phone speakers this app may be okay for a book on tape or music or a monitor but it is unreliable if you want to privately watch and listen to a television program or Netflix using a wired headset with the smartphone is an option and appears to have no lag I discovered this app after being disappointed that I could not connect to Bluetooth headsets to my USB Bluetooth adapter on my computer this is still a pretty awesome app wish I could right click the tray icon and exit the app on PC
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Audio cuts off every second (on and off)
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Bad sound quality, very laggy
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Doesn't work. No guide.
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Doesn't work. Sound is delayed.
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some network connection problems
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Good enough for what I need to use it for, and that is to connect my speaker-less, Bluetooth-less PC to my Bluetooth headphones!
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Great have it while don't wanna disturb the people sleeping beside me! Great to get it.
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Muy buena pero esta actualización esta fallando, hay ruido
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Bus guzara to ha he is app se
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Can't change bound network adapter on server
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تطبيق جيد مع Hotspot
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Low and delayed audio
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Nubia Z17 mini and Ubuntu 17.04 HDMI no sound problem
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Awesome app. Worth all stars. Kudos to developer for concept and implementation.
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It's not connect with server always says unable to connect
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Its very smart, i hope its not a trial
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I love this app very good sound quality
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it's not working
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Great app, sound qualitys not perfect with the settings needed for low latency, but as long as your WiFi is decent then you shouldn't run into dropouts or anything like that. Really easy set up, had it working in 2 minutes. Awesome app, one of those ones that fixes more problems than you might think
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Under thether USB, the latency is still unbearable (500ms more). I've using 8k buffer and not to compress audio. Is there any space to improve?
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Its apparently a trial. Which isnt obvious. Not instant, sound is delayed even at lower settings. Bridging from PC with wificard to phone and still delays. Not worth your time.
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The sound quality is good, pretty easy to setup. But the slight delay makes it bad to watch video. edited: I had to lower the audio buffer size down to 32k to make it okay, but the audio doesn't sound as good as the default (128k).
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It worked when I first tried it then after that my phone couldn't locate it. But when it worked there was a slight delay but the sound was extremely clear. Great app would recommend but please fix.
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A pain to set up, but works flawlessly on the same wireless connection. Also, turns out you have to enter your Ipv4 address, not the one in the top left corner of the server app.
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My laptop speaker making gurgur noises, i tried external speaker but pin loose. This soundwire rocked. I love it i used 5-6 hours daily Thanks for a gr8 app
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This app I how to say is good it work just fine with my old computer and it so easy to set up there a few time u how to re connect doing to some bug that make u connect 2 time to the sound wire app on the computer but it not a bad bug all u how to do is exit the app on computer and open it to fix it
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Works good with Linux but there is no option for making it secure. It just opens the port :( I'm so disappointed.
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Does not work under poor network conditions. Audio compression would fix it but you need to pay for that. I'm not paying for this.
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Well that was easy! For me the essential task is checking my mixes through crappy smartphone speakers, which it does with great clarity, both from my Soundblasters and, more importantly, my ASIO interface. If no gremlins emerge, will purchase...
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Way too much sound distortions like every 5 seconds. Really wish it worked a bit seamlessly.
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Works, with some tweaks in the settings like reducing the audio buffer size, I can stream well without delay. But sometimes I can't connect at all.
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Se não fosse pela pequena diferença que dá de tempo e áudio com vídeos eu dava 5 estrelas... Mas de resto, perfeito! Funciona e é de grande ajuda! Recomendo.
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Best wifi Speaker ever! I have no speaker for my pc, but Soundwire makes my phone as a computer speaker. But still you need to increase sound streaming speed....