Spotify is undoubtedly one of the best music streaming platforms you can count on. It has a huge library, where you can get almost any music you want to play with just a single tap. The Spotify recommendation feature is something that requires special attention, as you will get sure recommendations once you start using Spotify and let it understand your taste of music. Spotify, just like other streaming services, is available for most major platforms like Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and other devices. So just subscribe and start playing your favourite music. It’s just a piece of the pie.
On PC, you can only cast from within Chrome. Desktop applications do not have the ability to cast, so the desktop client for Spotify will never have this capability. I don't have Spotify, so I don't know for sure but if they have a web portal for their listeners, just go there and cast the tab. Go into the Google Home app on a mobile device, and great a new 'Group.' This will be a group of playback devices that you want to stream to. Tap 'Add Devices' and select both the CC and CCA (and. Previously, Spotify couldn't Google Cast to a Chromecast or Assistant smart speaker from the desktop app. This is finally being fixed for Windows and Mac.
So if you have a Chromecast, and want to play your favourite music on the TV, or your music system, you can do that effortlessly just by casting your Spotify player to the TV or speaker connected to the Chromecast. Spotify on Chromecast also shows you the lyrics of the song you are playing, the story behind the track, and other small tidbits of information to take beyond music. That’s cool, to say the least, and it is at least better than useless visualizations on a TV screen. Playing songs from your Spotify to Chromecast is very easy and you just need to set up your Chromecast for that.
So let’s get started with how you can cast your music playback to Chromecast from both your mobile and Spotify player on the web.
The steps to follow
Step 1: Open Spotify, on your Android device, and play a song of your likeness. Once the song starts playing tap on the icon to see the list of available devices to play the song on.
Step 2: Now tap on the TV, where the Chromecast is connected. Your music should start playing right away, and you can now control the playback right from your Android device.
Step 3: If you are playing music from the Spotify web player, you can even play the music right on your TV, by clicking on the available devices icon, and then by choosing the or speaker, where a Chromecast device is connected.
Spotify For Desktop Chrome
Step 4: It might take some time to show you the list of devices connected, which depends upon your internet speed and the number of smart home devices present.
Once that is done, you can control the music playback from the Spotify web player, as well.
Spotify connect should also connect with Chromecast Audio, even though the product is discontinued by Google.
Just in case it isn’t working for you, make sure your Chromecast and the device, where you are using Spotify is one the same Wi-Fi network. The audio quality should be the same as you get on your mobile device, and as per the subscription you have, for your Spotify account.
So that was how to Chromecast Spotify from a PC and an Android device. Do you have any questions in your mind about the process? Feel free to comment the same down below.
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Part 1. How to Connect Spotify to Chromecast / Chromecast Audio Directly
Chromecast and Chromecast Audio can help you control Spotify playback on your TV or speakers. You can do it through Spotify mobile or web apps from your mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Yet, there is an important point to note when it comes to using Spotify on Chromecast. You should subscribe to Spotify Premium to stream Spotify to Chromecast Audio.
Make sure you have updated to Spotify subscription when using a Chromecast Audio. Now, you can follow the below guide on how to connect Spotify to the new Chromecast and Chromecast Audio.
Step 1. Please connect Chromecast and your device using the Spotify app under the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. Fire up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet, or computer. Start to play the favorite song that you would like to listen to.
Step 3. At the bottom of the screen, please choose the 'Devices Available' option. You can hit on the target Chromecast device listed.
Chromecast Spotify App
Step 4. Now, you can listen to Spotify music on TV or speaker via Chromecast dongle. Note: You need to hook up your Chromecast device to your TV or smart speaker in advance.
Verdict
There is no doubt that it's the easiest way to play Spotify on Chromecast and Chromecast Audio. But the process of connecting Spotify to Chromecast is unstable. Because it requires a network connection.
Chrome Cast App Pc
By using this way, you will meet some unexpected errors. They include Spotify Chromecast not working, Spotify won't connect to Chromecast. Sometimes, there is no sound export from Chromecast.
Besides, this method is not available for all types of Chromecast devices. And you need to be a paid Spotify subscriber.
Google Chrome Spotify App
So, if you are a Spotify Premium user with a supported Chromecast, this way is worth to try.