# SoundWire - Audio Streaming

> Turn your Android device into wireless headphones / wireless speaker

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.georgie.SoundWireFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GeorgieLabs
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 4,795,968
- **Rating:** 3.18 / 5 (14,456 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-12
- **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.SoundWireFree)
- **Website:** [https://georgielabs.net](https://georgielabs.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://georgielabs.net/privacySoundWireFree.html](https://georgielabs.net/privacySoundWireFree.html)

## Description

SoundWire lets you stream any audio from your Windows or Linux PC directly to your Android device, turning it into wireless headphones or a remote speaker. Featuring low latency and high-quality sound, it supports audio from any PC music player — including Spotify, YouTube, and iTunes. Use SoundWire anywhere around your home or over cellular networks to enjoy movies, music, or live DJ sets remotely.

The app requires the SoundWire Server installed on your computer and supports compression options to save bandwidth. It works on a wide range of Android versions, offers flexibility for multiple clients, and includes advanced settings like precise buffer latency control in the full version. Ideal for wireless audio streaming, baby monitors, and more, SoundWire is your versatile solution for seamless PC-to-Android audio broadcasting.

## Rankings

- #24,978 — 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.SoundWireFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Many users praise SoundWire when it connects, especially for Bluetooth-free PC audio streaming. However, the dominant issues are unreliable connections, audio lag, and a cluttered UX with confusing status messages. Some reviewers also dislike intrusive free-version reminders and the app size. Overall, the idea is solid and useful, but reliability and user experience need substantial improvements.

### Pros

- Works well for streaming PC audio to the phone when it connects.
- Allows PC audio to be streamed to wireless devices without extra hardware.
- Easy to use and straightforward in many cases.
- Positive user sentiment when the connection succeeds (e.g., works great, it's best).

### Cons

- Frequent connection failures or inability to connect to the server/sound wire server.
- Significant audio lag or delay on slower networks.
- Poor UI/UX with confusing status messages and lack of port/input options.
- Aggressive free-version reminders and bloated app size.

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