Overview Dodocool DA88: low-cost Chinese competitors Chromecast Audio

Dodocool DA88 - a device through which you can not only transfer music from your smartphone to conventional speakers, but also connect Bluetooth-headset to any TV.

At the end of 2015, Google introduced a Chromecast Audio - portable gadget to transmit the audio stream on any connected audio system. With it you can easily listen to music from your smartphone to any headphones or speakers, even those that do not have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The idea proved to be successful, so it was immediately replicated in a variety of Chinese devices. In this case, as so often happens, a few copies of a prototype of even surpassed. For example, Dodocool DA88 can not only take the audio stream, but also broadcast it on their own.

Appearance and equipment

Dodocool DA88 is a small black box about the size of a matchbox. On one of its faces is placed power button and the mode lever (reception / transmission). On the other placed to connect the audio jack of 3.5 mm and a microUSB for charging.

On top of the lid inflicted a company logo, which can be illuminated in different colors depending on the mode of operation of the device. The kit includes a charging cable and USB → microUSB cable to connect two different devices: 3.5 mm → 3.5 mm and 3.5 mm → 2 RCA.

Receiving signal

The main purpose of Dodocool DA88 is the reception of the transmitted via Bluetooth audio streaming and transfer by cable to the speakers or headphones. This feature can come in handy in case you want to listen to music from the kitchen speakers located in another room, laptop or smartphone.

First of all, connect the speaker jack to the gadget. After that, you need to pair with a Bluetooth smartphone. To do this, click on Dodocool DA88 power button and hold it still for about 2 seconds after switching on.

The device goes into pairing mode, then it will appear in the list of available Bluetooth settings on your smartphone or laptop. You can start playing and go to the kitchen to listen to music. The manufacturer certifies that the internal battery should last for about 9 hours.

signal Transmission

Using Dodocool DA88 as a transmitter can transmit audio from any device that does not have wireless interfaces for Bluetooth-equipped headphones or speakers. The first thing that comes to mind - it's pairing any TV with wireless headphones.

It is necessary to first convert Dodocool DA88 in transmitter mode using the lever on the side of the device. After this, hold down the function button and hold for as long until he goes into pairing mode, what will notify the flashing red and blue diode.

Wireless headphones are also to be transferred to the device search mode, after which gadgets will find each other and connect. This operation needs to be done only once, because Dodocool DA88 can memorize the parameters of seven devices and subsequently connect to them automatically.

So you do not become entangled in Dodocool DA88 features, we decided to bring visual scheme, which show all the possible uses of this gadget. To view all the circuits, simply click on the image.

conclusions

The testing Dodocool DA88 we have not identified any problems when using this device. It fully complies with all declared in the function, it is easy to set up and operate smoothly.

This gadget is useful to those who want to upgrade her old speaker, stereo system or television, giving them the ability to send and receive audio wirelessly interface.

At the time of writing value Dodocool DA88 2-in-1 Wireless Transmitter and Receiver was 20 dollars. Quite a bit of it, to be able to enjoy your favorite music without being tied to bothersome cables and wires.

The author expresses his gratitude to the company Dodocool for providing the test sample.