AudioRelay

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A cross-platform utility software that lets you stream audio between devices (PC, phone, or tablet) in real time.

Premise, Windows, Android, Mac

Key Features

Audio effectsAudio StreamingCall RoutingCross-Platform SupportDevice detectionDevice ManagementInventory & Control ManagementOperationsSocial Network

Top 4 AudioRelay competitors

Curated list of the best utility software tools to replace AudioRelay

AudioRelay — Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Streams PC audio to Android phones, effectively replacing laptop speakers.
  • Achieves very low latency connections, especially with USB channel streaming.
  • Allows streaming audio wirelessly to multiple devices for multi-room setups.
  • Enables using an Android phone as a microphone for the PC.
  • Features automatic PC discovery and remote volume control from the desktop client.

Cons

  • Significant squealing and echo when using phone as mic on Linux systems.
  • Requires manual dependency installation on specific Linux distributions like Ubuntu.
  • Bluetooth audio output inherently introduces noticeable latency despite other optimizations.
  • Experiences occasional network-dependent audio hiccups and packet loss on unstable connections.
  • Mobile app security report shows medium severity manifest and vulnerability issues.

AudioRelay” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AudioRelay alternatives

Audio Share, SoundWire, SonoBus and Stream What You Hear are the main alternatives, covering free open-source projects as well as low-latency LAN streaming to Android.