Spotify users on both Mac and Windows will now be able to cast Music directly from your desktop as the music streaming giant has added support for Google Chromecast to its desktop app. In order to be able to cast your Spotify music from your Windows or Mac desktop, you’ll need the Spotify version 1.1.38 installed on your desktop. Spotify Rock Star MattSuda was the one that posted about the feature on Spotify community forums earlier today.
Good news!
Spotify Mac Desktop Chromecast App
Although I know it will never happen due to Apple and Google's tempestuous relationship, I sometimes wish I could cast iTunes or Apple Music from my Mac to Google's Chromecast. When you don't have speakers to blast your music, the television is a great alternative to amplify your music. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. On Windows, you need Chromecast Audio Stream.Once it’s installed, just select your Chromecast from the tray icon and your audio will start streaming. On Mac, you can use Soundcast.Here, you’ll.
Mac/Windows streaming to Chromecast over Spotify C. By nemonemo on 2019-11-23 04:48 PM. 0 Replies 111 Views 0 Replies 111 Views Cannot connect to a device chromecast mac desktop. By daviswhitehead on 2018-01-30 11:16 PM Latest post on 2018-01-31 07:40 AM by IguanaSetup. 1 Reply 1342 Views 1 Reply.
You can now find Chromecast in the connect “devices available” menu in the Spotify desktop app and browser web player. Now you can cast your music to Chromecast from the desktop app without having to use the iOS or Android app.
Make sure your Spotify desktop app is up to date
Spotify for both Android and iOS already has for Google Chromecast, meaning you can cast your music to Google Home or other smart speakers if you own an iPhone or an Android phone. And now, with Chromecast support coming to the Spotify desktop app, desktop users will also be able to stream music from their desktop to their smart speakers. To cast music to your smart speaker, you can simply use the usual “devices available” menu to see available Chromecast devices(via 9to5google).
How many of you have been waiting for Chromecast support in the Spotify desktop app? Are going to use the feature to stream music from your desktop to your smart speakers? Let us know in the comments below.
You can play Spotify directly from your TV, or by using your phone, tablet, or desktop as a remote.
To see if your TV supports the Spotify app, go to the app store on your TV and search for Spotify. If your TV isn't listed, you can upgrade it with a soundbar or streamer that supports Spotify Connect.
For more info on the types of devices Spotify is available on, check out Spotify Everywhere.
Chromecast Spotify Connect
Get started
- Download Spotify from your TV app store.
- Log in one of these three ways to play:
- With Spotify Connect.
- With your Spotify email address and password.
Note: If you usually log in with Facebook, use Spotify Connect to log in instead. - With a PIN. Select LOG IN WITH PIN. Then, on your phone or computer, go to www.spotify.com/pair and enter the pin you see on your screen.
You can listen to Spotify on your TV by using the Spotify app on your phone as a remote.
For more information, check out Spotify Connect.
4th Generation and onward
You can download the Spotify app directly from the App Store on your Apple TV.
To use your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as a remote with your Apple TV, check out Spotify Connect.
1st-3rd Generation
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 lets you play Spotify from your phone, tablet, desktop, or web browser to a TV.
For help setting up, visit the Google Chromecast support site.
To use your phone or tablet as a remote with your Chromecast device, check out Spotify Connect.
Listen as you game, or simply play Spotify on your TV with your PlayStation 3™, PlayStation 4™, Xbox One, or Nvidia Shield.
Need help?
Make sure your Spotify and your devices’ software are up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices’ manufacturers for how to update the version software.
If you're having trouble, check out I can't play Spotify on my TV.
Check out other articles on our support site for help with your Spotify account, payments, listening offline, or if you can’t play music.