The short answer is 'yes'. However, you will need to use an app that gives you the ability to use Airplay while in Windows. Though there are a few options out there, we've found TuneBlade to be one of the more affordable and easy-to-use applications available. TuneBlade is a simple tray utility that lets you stream system-wide audio to the B-Fi from your windows device. There’s a one-time fee of $9.99 to purchase the app, but they have a trial version you can try out for free.
To start, make sure your B-Fi is setup on the same network as your Windows device (PC/laptop). Once TuneBlade is installed, start the program. TuneBlade will automatically locate your B-Fi and any other Airplay-ready devices connected to your network.
Start playing the audio you wish to stream to your B-Fi(s). While the audio is playing, hit the 'play' button next to the corresponding B-Fi in the TuneBlade app. All audio coming from your computer will now be passed on to the B-Fi. While using TuneBlade, you can send the audio to multiple B-Fi's at once and the audio will automatically sync between B-Fi's without the need to group them in the Control App.
Things to keep in mind when using TuneBlade:
To start, make sure your B-Fi is setup on the same network as your Windows device (PC/laptop). Once TuneBlade is installed, start the program. TuneBlade will automatically locate your B-Fi and any other Airplay-ready devices connected to your network.
Start playing the audio you wish to stream to your B-Fi(s). While the audio is playing, hit the 'play' button next to the corresponding B-Fi in the TuneBlade app. All audio coming from your computer will now be passed on to the B-Fi. While using TuneBlade, you can send the audio to multiple B-Fi's at once and the audio will automatically sync between B-Fi's without the need to group them in the Control App.
Things to keep in mind when using TuneBlade:
- If you have speakers directly connected to your computer, then turn them down (using the volume controls on the actual speaker) as there will be a slight buffering delay between the audio from your computer speakers and the speakers connected to your B-Fi(s).
- TuneBlade streams system-wide audio, so Windows notifications will be passed through when they occur.
- TuneBlade is a work-around we found offering Windows users the same streaming capabilities via Airplay that Apple users have.
