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AirPlay vs Snapcast

A side-by-side look at AirPlay and Snapcast. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

AirPlay

AirPlay

Social & Communications

AirPlay is a proprietary protocol developed by Apple that allows wireless streaming between Apple devices and AirPlay-enabled speakers, TVs and other receivers. It lets users stream audio, video, device screens, and photos wirelessly to an Apple TV or other AirPlay-compatible devices.

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Snapcast

Snapcast

Audio & Music

Snapcast is an open source multi-room audio streaming software designed to synchronize audio playback across multiple devices. It allows connecting multiple audio playback devices like Bluetooth speakers, Raspberry Pis or PCs together to play audio in perfect sync on all devices.

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