# Phone as PC speaker

> Stream audio from computer through USB or Bluetooth

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.imdev.usbspeaker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.imdev.usbspeaker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.imdev.usbspeaker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** im.dev
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 60,761
- **Rating:** 2.22 / 5 (202 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2021-01-05
- **Publisher country:** UA
- **Size:** 5.13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdev.usbspeaker)
- **Website:** [https://q274e389b.app-ads-txt.com/](https://q274e389b.app-ads-txt.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://pages.flycricket.io/android-phone-as-spe/privacy.html](https://pages.flycricket.io/android-phone-as-spe/privacy.html)

## Description

**Phone as USB Speaker** lets you use your Android phone as a wired speaker for your Windows PC, eliminating the need for internet connectivity. Simply install the Android app, enable Developer Options and USB Debugging on your phone, and install the complementary Windows app from the Microsoft Store.

Once the apps are open on both devices, your phone will function as a PC speaker via USB, providing a straightforward and portable audio solution without relying on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

## Rankings

- #276,997 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.imdev.usbspeaker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app enables audio output via phone speakers through USB and is simple to set up with adjustable audio buffer. However, multiple users experience poor sound quality, connection issues, and glitches, including an audio capture API error during use. Some users report difficulties connecting with the PC software and lack clear guidance on installation. Overall, while the app has useful functionality, stability and user experience issues affect reliability.

### Pros

- Simple to set up and works well with USB connection.
- Successfully emits sound from phone speakers.
- Can adjust audio buffer size for better quality.
- Unique functionality connecting phone as speaker via USB.
- App is maintained and updated as per user feedback.

### Cons

- Low quality audio with noise reported by multiple users.
- App often fails to connect or recognize PC connection.
- Audio glitches and sound quality issues during extended use.
- Errors related to audio capture API after initial working period.
- Lack of clear instructions or links for required PC software.

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