Beoplay M5 - can't use Google Cast when 3.5mm cable plugged-in

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So I've been having this issue for quite some time. I use my M5 as a computer speaker using the 3.5mm input. However, I cannot stream to the device using Google Cast if the cable is plugged in.

I've tried using an analog cable vs. an optical cable; i've tried manually switching the input using the Beoplay and B&O apps; and I've confirmed that the service does indeed work when no cable is plugged in.

Can anyone offer any suggestions or assistance?

Seems reasonably consistent of the Beoplay speaker range  - each has a list of what look like useful features, dig a little deeper and invariably there'll be something that's means it doesn't do or work quite like you'd like, some to the point that it ends up unused.

Mine was an S3 where the line in connection has a huge, I would say unnatural, bass boost, that can't be turned off, - the DSP only effects the Bluetooth digital stream, rendering the speaker useless in my home.

It's very upsetting at this price point that you can't use an advertised function. Boo!

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