This brief guide will show you how to stream from the Windows and Mac versions of Spotify to your Chromecast – and offers some troubleshooting tips if you’re having difficulty getting it working.
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Spotify Chromecast Audio
- First, make sure your Chromecast and the computer running Spotify are on the same network. In Spotify, click the Devices Available button in the bottom-right corner of the window, right next to the Volume button.
- Select your Chromecast from the list of devices. That’s it! If your Chromecast device isn’t listed, continue with step #3 below.
- Even with your Chromecast on, and working with other Apps, for some reason it isn’t always picked up by the Windows and macOS versions of Spotify.
- The most surefire way to get Spotify to ‘find’ your Chromecast is to grab your smartphone or tablet and briefly use it to connect to Chromecast. Open Spotify on your phone/tablet then locate and click the Devices Available link.
- Select Chromecast from the list.
- Now back on your computer, Spotify should find and recognize your Chromecast. You can resume control of Spotify here (and close Spotify on your phone/tablet).
- If you have any tips to make Spotify find a nearby Chromecast without having to use a phone or tablet by all means leave a comment below!
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Spotify To Chromecast Mac Setup
Spotify App Download For Mac
I usually use Spotify on my phone, however I decided to download the app onto my MacBook Pro. I have several google home's and a chrome cast audio, and I usually just start the music and then cast to one of these devices. However, when I go to the cast tab on my Mac, it does not show any devices to cast to, and instead shows a 'Learn More' button. With AirPlay, you can use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to play Spotify on an Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speaker, or another Mac. Google Chromecast For help setting up, visit the Google Chromecast support site. Spotify's Desktop Apps Now Directly Stream to Chromecast Devices. Spotify has added a new, much asked-for feature to its apps for both Windows and Mac - the apps can now directly start streaming to Chromecast devices. These apps could control pre-existing Chromecast streams previously, but couldn't start streaming directly. Users were required to start a Chromecast stream on their iOS or Android and control it through the desktop app with the help of Spotify Connect.