Mac audio guide
Listen to YouTube on multiple speakers from your Mac
Send a YouTube mix, radio stream or talk from your Mac browser to selected compatible speakers. Keep the page open on your Mac while you listen around the home.
- Mac audio
macOS output device
EQ · dynamics · limiter
- HomePodLiving room
- Google Cast speakerKitchen
Audio route
For listening around the home
SoundFerry routes the browser’s audio through the Mac sound output. The web page stays on the Mac; choose the rooms in SoundFerry without changing the video’s casting destination.
This is useful for background listening, such as a long music mix or an audio-focused talk. Audio sent to the same output from other tabs or apps is included too.
Plan for video delay
Network audio has buffering delay. SoundFerry’s standard configuration introduces several seconds, so the sound can lag behind the picture on the Mac. Speaker timing adjustment aligns outputs relative to each other; it does not automatically align the video.
For watching dialogue or films, use a playback route that handles both picture and sound together, or a player with a suitable audio/video offset control.
Set up playback
- 01
Install and complete initial setup
Follow the installer and setup guide, including the audio driver, required runtime and Mac restart.
- 02
Choose SoundFerry as the Mac output
Open System Settings → Sound → Output and choose SoundFerry. In players with their own output setting, select the system output or SoundFerry.
- 03
Select your speakers and start streaming
Choose the available compatible outputs in SoundFerry. Complete pairing if prompted, then start playback.
- 04
Save the rooms you use together
Adjust the volume and timing while listening, then save your selection as a group.
Follow the full setup guide for installation and pairing.
Questions
Do I need a browser extension?
No browser extension is needed for the system-output route. Confirm that browser audio is playing through SoundFerry and that the desired speaker outputs are selected.
Can I adjust the timing between speakers?
SoundFerry provides a delay control for each speaker to help align playback. The result depends on the speakers and network. Use the trial to check your saved groups in the rooms where you listen.
How much delay is there?
Audio reaches the speakers a few seconds after it plays on your Mac. SoundFerry is designed for music listening; instrument monitoring, games and calls need a faster response. For video, check whether your player can compensate for audio delay.
Explore SoundFerry for your setup
Review compatible speakers, setup requirements and release information before choosing your audio route.
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- 7-day trial
- macOS 14+, Apple silicon