Step 1: Make sure that your Chromecast and device you're using Spotify are connected to the same WiFi network. Step 2: Open Spotify app on your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Play a song and click Available Devices. Step 3: Select the TV or speaker on which your Chromecast is connected and start.
Part 1. How to Connect Spotify to Chromecast / Chromecast Audio Directly
- Chromecast uses the WIFI to which your smartphone or Laptop or PC is connected and display movies, pics, media apps or screen of your device. The video you are watching on your PC or Laptop can be shared with your roommates on the TV and so all of your friends can also enjoy the media you watch.
- Spotify is updating its desktop apps on macOS and Windows, bringing the ability to stream to Chromecast devices. The Android and iOS apps were the only clients that could initiate a Chromecast.
- Make sure your Chromecast and device using Spotify are on the same Wi-Fi network. Fire up the Spotify app on your phone, tablet or laptop. Play a song and select Devices Available. Select your Chromecast enabled TV and start listening.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Besides, this method is not available for all types of Chromecast devices. And you need to be a paid Spotify subscriber.
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So, if you are a Spotify Premium user with a supported Chromecast, this way is worth to try.