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MusicCast Controller on Windows Pc

Developed By: Yamaha Corporation

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 66.503 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.81
Size 41.3 MB
Release Date October 31, 24
Category Music & Audio Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks. [see more (7)]

What's New:
- Compatible with new OS- Other bug fixes [see more]

Description from Developer:
Choose what you want to listen to, where and how with MusicCast. MusicCast is a streaming and multi-room audio system built into many Yamaha products, including sound bars, wireles... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download MusicCast Controller and install on Windows PC. MusicCast Controller is free Music & Audio app, developed by Yamaha Corporation. Latest version of MusicCast Controller is 5.81, was released on 2024-10-31 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of MusicCast Controller is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 66,503 users, 4,214 users had rated it 5*, 45,288 users had rated it 1*.

How to install MusicCast Controller on Windows?

Instruction on how to install MusicCast Controller on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install MusicCast Controller on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install MusicCast Controller using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "MusicCast Controller" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install MusicCast Controller on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "MusicCast Controller" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Choose what you want to listen to, where and how with MusicCast. MusicCast is a streaming and multi-room audio system built into many Yamaha products, including sound bars, wireless speakers, AV receivers and more. The MusicCast app lets you easily control them all.

Music Everywhere
-Listen to music throughout your whole home
-Listen to the same or different music in each room

Stream your favorites
-Stream from popular music services or from Internet Radio stations
-Access your music library from your smartphone, NAS drive or computer
-Stream internal or external content (TV, CD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, USB, and more)

Don't skimp on quality
-Supports High Resolution Audio playback (up to 192kHz/24bit)

Create wireless setups
-MusicCast Stereo: Pair compatible models for a wireless 2-channel or 2.1-channel setup
-MusicCast Surround: Pair select models together for the ease of wirelss surround sound

Make your music yours
-Multiple settings to customize your experience

Requirements
- Android5.0 or higher
- A Wi-Fi router and one or more MusicCast-enabled products within the same network

Compatible models vary by region.
Please refer to the following site for compatible models.
https://www.yamaha.com/2/musiccast/

This application performs following functions for purposes described below.
- Making a connection under Wi-Fi enabled environment
The application uses Wi-Fi function on your mobile terminal for the purpose of operating network-enabled devices.
- Accessing to music information stored in your smartphone / tablet
This application accesses to music information stored in your smartphone / tablet for the purpose of displaying, playing and editing the music information and/or playlist.

To find your Wi-Fi compatible devices, the MusicCast app needs to access this Android device's location info. This app doesn’t collect your location using GPS.
- Compatible with new OS
- Other bug fixes
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.