# SoundWire Full-Audio Streaming

> Turn your Android device into wireless headphones / wireless speaker

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.georgie.SoundWire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.georgie.SoundWire)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.georgie.SoundWire`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GeorgieLabs
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 36,680
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1,004 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-14
- **First published:** 2011-10-31
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 7.05 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWire)
- **Website:** [https://georgielabs.net](https://georgielabs.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://georgielabs.net/privacySoundWire.html](https://georgielabs.net/privacySoundWire.html)

## Description

SoundWire Full-Audio Streaming lets you easily stream any audio playing on your Windows or Linux PC directly to your Android device. Use your phone as wireless headphones or a remote speaker to enjoy music, movies, and live audio anywhere around your home or over cellular networks. This full version supports unlimited Opus compression, up to 10 simultaneous connections, and offers a Pro Mode for precise latency settings.

Featuring high-quality stereo sound with low latency, SoundWire works with popular media players like Spotify and YouTube, enabling real-time audio mirroring. Additional uses include baby monitoring, DJ set streaming via computer line input, and saving audio streams as MP3 or WAV files. For setup, install the companion SoundWire Server on your PC or Raspberry Pi. SoundWire is simple to use, reduces network usage with compression, and supports multiple devices for seamless wireless audio streaming.

## Rankings

- #342,338 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.georgie.SoundWire.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SoundWire Full-Audio Streaming is praised for its low latency, ease of setup, and flexibility in turning phones into wireless speakers or audio receivers. Many users appreciate its reliability and advanced audio customization features. However, recurring issues include audio latency drifting and cracking over time, choppiness especially under poor network conditions, and a lack of two-way audio communication. Some users also face challenges with networking complexity and desire features like automatic audio interruption when unplugging headphones. Overall, it is a well-regarded app that performs well if configured properly and used within ideal network environments.

### Pros

- Low latency streaming especially in pro mode, making the app reliable for various audio needs.
- Easy to set up and use with a straightforward installation process.
- Allows turning a phone into a wireless speaker or digital audio receiver effectively.
- Provides features beyond basic streaming, including audio compression and synchronization options.
- Acts as a flexible and useful tool for audio routing and monitoring across devices on the local network.

### Cons

- Latency can drift or increase over time causing audio cracking and disruption, requiring reconnection or restarts.
- Audio may cut in and out or become choppy under certain network conditions or heavy device usage.
- App lacks the ability for two-way audio or transmitting audio from client to server, limiting some use cases.
- Users need a basic understanding of networking to troubleshoot connection problems, with some issues on auto-discovery and firewall configuration.
- No option to mute or interrupt audio automatically when headphones are unplugged, leading to unexpected sound output.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.georgie.SoundWire)