RoomCast Go - FAQ

RoomCast Go FAQ

Quick answers. For step-by-step help, see get started and troubleshooting.

Is RoomCast Go free?

Yes. RoomCast Go is free, with an optional Pro upgrade. Any purchase is handled by Apple.

Is RoomCast Go available yet?

Not yet. RoomCast Go is coming soon to the App Store. This site will link to it when it is available.

What do I need to run RoomCast Go?

An iPhone with iOS 17 or later, and a Wi-Fi network your listeners can join, or your iPhone's Personal Hotspot.

Do listeners need anything?

A phone with a web browser on the same Wi-Fi. They scan the QR code or type the link and listen in their phone's browser, on their own earbuds or headphones.

Does RoomCast Go need the internet?

RoomCast Go streams over your local network. The listening page is served by your iPhone, so the sound goes straight from your iPhone to listeners on the same Wi-Fi, not through the internet.

How long is the delay?

Usually around half a second, even on busy Wi-Fi. That's fine for speech and music, but not for lip-sync to a video screen.

How many people can listen at once?

It depends on your Wi-Fi: the router, other traffic on the network, distance and walls. Test with a realistic number of phones before your event. A Personal Hotspot is meant for a handful of devices.

Can I broadcast music from Spotify or Apple Music on the same iPhone?

No. RoomCast Go can't capture sound from other apps. Play music from another device or a DJ desk and feed it into a USB sound card or line-in.

Why does RoomCast Go ask for my location?

iOS only lets an app read the Wi-Fi name if Location is allowed. RoomCast Go uses Location only for that, and doesn't track your location. It also asks for the microphone, to capture sound, and local network access, so phones on the Wi-Fi can reach your iPhone.

Is my audio recorded?

RoomCast Go streams your sound to listeners on the local network. See the privacy policy for details.

What's the difference between RoomCast Go and RoomCast for Mac?

They are two separate apps that don't connect to each other. RoomCast Go broadcasts from an iPhone. RoomCast for Mac is a free, open-source Mac app at roomcast.channel. Listeners join the same way with either.