The streaming music playback or via Internet has many possibilities. One of them is avoid loading devices with songs and free up your space and not slow down its operation. But there are other options, such as the one presented by Airfoil Speakers, an application that connects a computer and various devices such as smartphones and tablets to launch music from the first one and listen to it on the others, synchronously A good way to take the music from your computer to any part of the house All through the Internet.
As we say Airfoil Speakers is an application, however it is only a part of the scheme that allows you to use this system. This is the door that allows the link with the computer, but these also need a program called Airfoil to be able to connect to the device, regardless of whether they are Windows or Mac , since there are versions for both. With this and a WiFi connection to which all devices are connected it is possible to carry out audio transmission. A point in favor is that said transmission can be from an audio file stored on the computer to any application or webpage playing music as GroveShark orSpotify
So, all you have to do is install the Airfoil program on your computer by following the installation steps. Same with the Airfoil Speakers app, whether on Android or devices iOS The starts the application and checks that the message confirms that there is a connection between the device and the computer This fact should also be reflected in the computer program when displaying the devices that are have connected. This can start playback.
From this moment on the computer takes center stage, relegating to the devices the sole function of play the music as if they were speakers In this way it remains to choose the music sourceTo do this, you have to display the menu at the top and choose between the different options such as music player, a page , the microphone of your own computer and other options available depending on the programs and tools you have. Thus, when choosing any of them and clicking on the icon to the right of each device it begins to play what is being listened to in that source.
Meanwhile, the device displays on the screen which computer is connected and offers, in a tab at the bottom of the screen , the ability to switch between different playback modes simply by changing the equalizer by moving your finger . All this being able to take it to any point where you maintain the WiFi connection You have to take into account that for correct playback it is better to have a wide connection and avoid downloading large files while using this system as it affects sound transmission.
In short, a tool that can be useful for users who do not want to transfer their music to their devices, or who want to play It can be anywhere in the house Of course, despite the fact that this service is free , has a hit After ten minutes of playback inserts a annoying noise that can only be avoided by making the purchase of the Premium version Both the program for computers and the application can be download completely free through their website, or from Google Play and App Store