Tim Manwell
Level 2 (180 points)
Mac OS X

Q: streaming my iTunes library to bluetooth

Here's the question....

 

I have the Apple Remote app loaded on my iPad and iPhone.

I love it.

I can stream my entire iTunes library (located on a mac mini), picking whatever playlist I want, to my Apple TV which is hooked to the aux in of my home stereo.

No complaints.

 

Here's what I WANT to do.

Instead of streaming to my Apple TV, I want to stream it to a bluetooth speaker paired to my iPhone, like my Bose Soundlink.

I do not seem to be able to do that with the Remote App. The Remote App appears to be airplay only, so the Bose doesn't pop up as an option.

 

Note...

Looks like I could do it "simply" by using homeshare in the Music app of my iPhone, but I'm either doing something wrong or it works *REALLY BAD* compared to the Remote app. (A) it takes forever for Music to recognize my library (it is rather large), and (B) it seems to 'lose' it all the time & I have to start the process all over again (REALLY? SHEESH). Not worth it.

Lately, my work around has simply been to load music directly onto my iPhone so as to stream it to my bluetooth Bose speaker, but with all of this high tech stuff, this seems like a pretty clunky option.

 

Hoping someone here has a better idea.

Thanks!

Posted on Dec 24, 2015 11:48 AM

by Tim Manwell,Solvedanswer
Tim Manwell Tim Manwell
Level 2 (180 points)
Mac OS X
A:

Well, thankfully I read on here (or a related) link about Audiotap.

The $5.99 was more than worth it for the fact that it WORKS... as using Airplay only devices for my application isn't really much of an option when I had already invested $199 in the Bose bluetooth speaker.

Too bad Apple has chosen to leave such a gaping hole in the homesharing-> iOS device arena.

My thanks goes out to others out there who've already wrestled with this and found a workable solution.

 

T

Posted on Dec 24, 2015 1:45 PM

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  • by o0OBillO0o,

    o0OBillO0o o0OBillO0o Dec 24, 2015 12:28 PM in response to Tim Manwell
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    Dec 24, 2015 12:28 PM in response to Tim Manwell

    Hi Tim,

     

    use an Apple Airport Express and connect an analog cable to the audio output (or use a MiniTOSlink to TOSlink cable and connect to an optical input). If your device has an HDMI input, use another AppleTV.

     

    Homesharing the the iOS Music App is broken. There is no clear solution at this time. Using another OS X enabled computer running iTunes works best for homesharing- based on what you can do. AppleTV is excellent for homesharing if you simple want to play Audio or Video.

     

    Bottom line, use Airplay enabled devices, such as B&W Zepplin, A5, and Airport Express.

  • by Tim Manwell,Solvedanswer

    Tim Manwell Tim Manwell Dec 24, 2015 1:45 PM in response to o0OBillO0o
    Level 2 (180 points)
    Mac OS X
    Dec 24, 2015 1:45 PM in response to o0OBillO0o

    Well, thankfully I read on here (or a related) link about Audiotap.

    The $5.99 was more than worth it for the fact that it WORKS... as using Airplay only devices for my application isn't really much of an option when I had already invested $199 in the Bose bluetooth speaker.

    Too bad Apple has chosen to leave such a gaping hole in the homesharing-> iOS device arena.

    My thanks goes out to others out there who've already wrestled with this and found a workable solution.

     

    T

  • by o0OBillO0o,

    o0OBillO0o o0OBillO0o Dec 24, 2015 3:03 PM in response to Tim Manwell
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    Dec 24, 2015 3:03 PM in response to Tim Manwell

    If it works for you, great.

     

    You invested in a $199 a Bose Bluetooth Speaker and didn't consider AirPlay on the initial purchase.  Well, what did you expect?

     

    We all want everything to work together and the biggest challenge to any engineer is to integrate all these solutions. The only thing Apple can attempt to do is control it through creating an ecosystem of products. AirPlay is one of those capabilities inside the ecosystem.

     

    Homesharing doesn't have a "gaping hole." There is a lack of support in certain product areas and library sizes. Search her for details on that.  I whole heartily agree that if the capability is given, that there is full support. Perhaps a tech article posting the limitations. We have none of that; which is truly frustrating.

     

    We have to understand, as consumers of technology, that Apple is in the business to make money. Sure they like to make peerless products, but it's about making money. I say all that to give you this idea. 

     

    What profit does Apple or any business gain by offering support in a free to consumers area, but requires investment into software development, versus a profitable area of the same capability?

     

    In otherwords, Homesharing or Apple Music with a family sharing plan? Because you can do everything you have asked for in Apple Music with a Bluetooth Bose Speaker.

  • by barkingbandicoot,

    barkingbandicoot barkingbandicoot Mar 23, 2016 4:25 AM in response to Tim Manwell
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    Mar 23, 2016 4:25 AM in response to Tim Manwell

    Let me get this right!

     

    You can play music through your laptop or iphone and the iphone sends it to you hifi via bluetooth???

     

    The bluetooth on my macbook is crap. Does this mean I can use my iphone with audiotap to send music to my blutooth stereo?

     

    Thanks!

  • by barkingbandicoot,

    barkingbandicoot barkingbandicoot Mar 23, 2016 5:06 AM in response to barkingbandicoot
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    Mar 23, 2016 5:06 AM in response to barkingbandicoot

    Here is another solution:

     

    http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/17/ios-9-how-to-access-your-itunes-library-using-home -sharing/

     

    You can play all the music off your computer via your iphone to your bluetooth stereo or speakers.

    You can only control the music off your iphone and not off your computer however.