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The original was posted on /r/hometheater by /u/ThugNutzz on 2024-01-23 18:23:17+00:00.
I'm looking to set up a system where I can play YouTube Music to a receiver using voice commands through a Google Nest Mini.
I'm looking for the following features: Play/pause specific songs and albums, Skip tracks and Voice control without pressing buttons (always-on mic).
My receiver needs replacing and I want smart speaker functionality, so I began looking for ones with built-in Google Assistant. I realized they're pricey and hard to search for, therefore I'm curious about alternative solutions that don't require built-in Assistant functionality in the receiver.
My questions:
Are there devices that can bridge the functionality of a Google Nest to a receiver, at a high bit rate with digital connections?
Which devices could offer this functionality while maintaining an always-on mic for voice commands?
Thank you for any insights or recommendations and I apologise for my ignorance in this area.