MusicCast is a multi-room audio system built into many Yamaha products, including AV receivers, sound bars, wireless speakers and a turntable. Designed to work with your Wi-Fi® router, MusicCast lets you stream all of your music and other audio content to every room in your home with easy control from the MusicCast app, an Alexa device* or third-party control system, such as Control4, ELAN or RTI.

Certain MusicCast products support MusicCast Surround and/or MusicCast Stereo capabilities, which allow for wireless multi-speaker configurations within a single room for surround or stereo sound. MusicCast Surround allows compatible MusicCast speakers to be used as wireless rear surround sound speakers to create a 5.1-ch. home theater system when used with a compatible AV receiver or sound bar. MusicCast Stereo allows for stereo or 2.1-ch. stereo configurations using compatible MusicCast speakers.

*Availability of voice command control via Amazon Alexa varies by region.

True Sound. As the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer and leader in both professional and home audio solutions, Yamaha is as passionate about sound quality as you are. This passion is reflected throughout our product line – from sound performance of individual products to the underlying technologies, such as high-resolution audio streaming, supported by MusicCast.

Choice. The MusicCast family includes a broader variety of product types at different performance levels and price points than other multi-room audio systems. MusicCast-enabled devices aren’t limited to wireless speakers and sound bars. You’ll also find AV receivers, stereo receivers, streaming amplifiers, multi-room streaming amplifiers, a subwoofer and a turntable in the MusicCast family.

Flexibility. MusicCast products support not only Wi-Fi, but also other wireless technologies like Bluetooth®, Spotify Connect and AirPlay®. Devices can also be wired to Ethernet. Plus, many MusicCast models offer HDMI®, optical, analog and/or phono inputs that can be selected as a source for listening throughout your home. Wired or wireless, streaming or traditional content, home theater or whole home audio -- MusicCast supports it all.

Yamaha was one of the first AV manufacturers to introduce a wireless multi-room audio system, similarly named MusicCAST, back in 2003. This was followed by MusicCAST2 in 2009, and then MusicCast in August 2015. Models released from August 2015 to present are compatible with one another.

It allows select AV receivers and the MusicCast BAR 400 sound bar to use select MusicCast speakers as wireless surround sound speakers. This can be configured in the MusicCast app. The MusicCast Surround capability is ideal for situations where it’s a hassle or not possible to run wire from the front of the room to the back of the room for rear speakers.

When using compatible AV receivers, MusicCast Surround allows you to build a 5.1-ch. surround sound system with wired speakers for the front channels (Front Left, Center, Front Right) and select MusicCast wireless speakers for the surrounds (Surround Left, Surround Right). It also supports the option of using a MusicCast wireless subwoofer.

MusicCast Surround-compatible 7-channel and 9-channel AV receivers with Dolby Atmos/DTS:X allow you to build a 5.1.2-ch. system with wired speakers for the front and front height channels, and select MusicCast wireless speakers for the surrounds. Rear height and/or Surround Back speakers are not supported.

When using the MusicCast BAR 400, MusicCast Surround allows you to use select MusicCast speakers to add surround sound wirelessly. The MusicCast BAR 400 comes with a wireless subwoofer included in the box. Speakers for rear surround sound are available separately.

It allows select MusicCast speakers to be configured for stereo or 2.1-ch. stereo setups using the MusicCast app. Depending on the speaker model, this can be accomplished with one or two speakers, and, if desired, the MusicCast SUB 100 subwoofer. MusicCast Stereo setups are configured using the MusicCast app.

Older MusicCast speaker models, such as the WX-030 and WX-010, support stereo pairing using a special setup process, but do not support 2.1-ch. stereo configurations. Always be sure to update any firmware to the latest versions.

·One or more Yamaha MusicCast products.

·Wi-Fi router

·Free MusicCast app on an Apple® or Android™ mobile device (iOS 10.0 or Android 4.1 or higher)

The MusicCast app makes it easy to add a MusicCast device to the system. From the Settings menu, select "Add New Device", then follow the simple steps, which include pressing and holding the device’s "CONNECT" button for a few seconds.

All MusicCast products are Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® and capable of operating on a 2.4 GHz. MusicCast products offering MusicCast Surround/Stereo compatibility also support 5 GHz.

When setting up a MusicCast system, it is generally advisable to select an SSID designated as 2.4 GHz since lower frequencies offer more reach through walls, floors and doors. For MusicCast models that support 5 GHz, this choice may provide cleaner channel availability in environments with especially heavy wireless congestion.

MusicCast Surround/Stereo configurations automatically make use of a separate 5 GHz connection that does not pass through the router, allowing for the best performance between devices within a single room.

No. Connection of MusicCast devices to your home Wi-Fi router can be made wirelessly following a few simple steps in the app and by using the "CONNECT" button on the device. MusicCast devices do offer the option of using a wired Ethernet connection if preferred.

No. MusicCast devices can be connected directly to your Wi-Fi router without using any special adaptor.

MusicCast makes use of standard Wi-Fi 802.11 wireless technology. Wi-Fi extenders and boosters are already widely available in the market and may be used to improve Wi-Fi coverage in your home.

All MusicCast devices support Apple® Lossless (ALAC) up to 96 kHz / 24-bit as well as WAV, FLAC, and AIFF up to 192 kHz / 24 bit. MusicCast AV receivers, Hi-Fi components and powered monitor speakers support DSD up to 5.6 MHz.

Select MusicCast devices support even higher-resolution audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit and DSD up to 11.2 MHz for single-room streaming. See individual product specifications for details.

When multiple MusicCast devices are "linked" for playback, Master room playback is at the native sampling rate and other rooms down-convert to 48 kHz. Playback of DSD content is not supported by MusicCast devices when they are linked together.

Streaming services vary by country and model. Using Bluetooth, MusicCast supports content from any streaming service available from your smartphone or tablet.

Multi-channel content (5.1-ch, 7.1-ch, etc.) is down-mixed to 2-channel sound for playback in other rooms without affecting the master room.

Many current MusicCast models support AirPlay 2, which allows you to stream audio from an iOS device or from iTunes on a Mac® or PC to either a single MusicCast device or to multiple MusicCast devices simultaneously. This gives you access to Apple Music on a MusicCast system and can even be controlled using Siri.

Other MusicCast devices support the first-generation AirPlay which allows you to stream audio from an iOS device to a single MusicCast device or from iTunes on a Mac® or PC to multiple MusicCast devices simultaneously. For these models, you may also use a Bluetooth connection or external input (HDMI, optical, analog) to stream to multiple MusicCast devices simultaneously.

The MusicCast app supports playback of songs stored on smartphones and tablets that are not DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected. The app also supports playback of music libraries stored on a computer through UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), which is already available on most Windows and Mac computers or is easy to add. Additionally, it is possible to stream to MusicCast devices from iTunes on a computer using AirPlay.

Yes. All MusicCast devices support Bluetooth. A Bluetooth input source can be used with multiple linked MusicCast devices, so music can be played in multiple rooms simultaneously. The MusicCast app provides basic volume, play/pause and track skip control of Bluetooth input devices during playback.

Bluetooth wireless technology inherently has some latency. When Bluetooth is used as an input into the MusicCast system, all of the MusicCast devices will play in sync with each other, but there will be some latency between the transmitting device and the receiving (master) MusicCast device. This is typically not noticeable for audio-only content, but may result in a visible "lip sync" delay when playing back video content on a smartphone/tablet with audio streamed to a MusicCast system.

Most MusicCast devices support Bluetooth transmission as an output stream to a Bluetooth-enabled speaker or headphones. Bluetooth devices must be SCMS-T / A2DP profile compatible. Note that if you are using Bluetooth as an input, you will not be able to transmit content at the same time.

[Setup procedure]

1. Set the Bluetooth connection for the Bluetooth device (wireless headphones, etc.) to pairing status.

2. Tap the mark circled in red in the playback display of “MusicCast CONTROLLER.”

3. Tap “Bluetooth Transmission.”

4. Select the Bluetooth device(wireless headphones,etc.).

5. Tap “Done.”

Bluetooth wireless technology inherently has some latency. When a MusicCast device is set up to output a Bluetooth stream to a Bluetooth speaker or headphones, the playback will be slightly delayed relative to the MusicCast devices. This will be noticeable if both device types are played in the same or nearby room, but may be less noticeable if the devices are separated in different spaces. Also there are many applications where it may be desirable to stream to a Bluetooth device and simply mute the MusicCast device volume, such as nighttime listening via Bluetooth headphones or streaming to a water-resistant Bluetooth speaker in a bathroom.

Yes. All MusicCast devices support playback from network-connected computers and NAS devices that use the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) networking protocol.

Yes. External inputs can be selected for playback and shared in linked mode with multiple MusicCast devices. When an external input is selected, the MusicCast app provides options for how to handle audio syncing under the sound settings menu (located in the app next to the volume slider on the Now Playing screen). The Audio Sync mode prioritizes syncing audio between multiple MusicCast devices while the TV Lip Sync mode prioritizes syncing audio between the AV receiver or sound bar and the TV.

Up to 32 MusicCast devices can be added to the MusicCast app (version 2.7 or higher). All MusicCast models allow for groups of up to 10 to be linked together for simultaneous playback. Multiple link groups are supported.

For MusicCast Surround/Stereo configurations, which combine multiple devices into a single “room” within the app, each device counts against the total only for the Master room. Client rooms (linked to the Master) are counted as one device even if they are composed of multiple devices in a MusicCast Surround/Stereo configuration.

MusicCast models introduced in 2018 (e.g., MusicCast Surround/Stereo models) are capable of supporting linked groups of up to 10 wirelessly-connected or 20 Ethernet-connected devices. A blend of wireless and wired devices of up to 20 is allowed, but performance may vary.

Yes. In the MusicCast app, you can activate the Zone function from the settings menu. The MusicCast app will allow users to select inputs and provide basic volume controls on secondary zones.

Yes, all MusicCast products can be controlled with Google Assistant using “MusicCast Smart Home Action." MusicCast Smart Home Actions are a set of voice commands that can be enabled through the MusicCast app.

Your favorite smart home assistant can now control your music experiences as well. Enjoy the convenience of playing your favorite tunes, adjusting the volume and streaming your favorite services with simple voice commands for MusicCast.

All MusicCast models can be controlled with Google Assistant using MusicCast Actions. It is necessary to have the latest firmware loaded on your MusicCast products and to have the latest version of the MusicCast app on a compatible smart device.

All Google Nest products with a microphone should be able to voice-control MusicCast products. This includes Google Nest Audio, Google Nest Mini.

You’ll need to have your Google Nest device and MusicCast products installed with Wi-Fi® access and both Google Assistant and the MusicCast app need to be loaded on your smart device.

At this time, English and French are supported. Availability of voice command control via Google Assistant varies by region.