topic Re: Chromecast Bitrate in Other (Podcasts, Partners, etc.)

Chromecast Bitrate

log63 — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 23:02:32 GMT

What bitrate does the Chromecast Audio stream at?

There have been other threads addressing this problem, but they all seem to give contradictory answers.

This thread says that the Chromecast automatically streams at 320 kbps:

Bitrate on Chromecast?

This thread says that the audio quality is determined by the streaming source (i.e., the Spotify app):

Extreme quality with Chromecast Audio

This thread leaves both answers open as options:

Chromecast & iPhone: Changing audio quality ?

Finally, this thread says that the option to change the sound quality of the Chromecast has been implemented within the Spotify app settings, which doesn't seem to be correct:

[Android][Other] Extreme Quality on Chromecast Audio Device *** Issue Solved***

Can someone with definitive knowledge of Spotify's integration with Chromecast Audio (i.e., a Spotify employee) give an answer?

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

arnaudgilly — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:32:22 GMT

I read the same threads, and I have the same question...

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

jsamzelius — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:05:58 GMT

I have the same question

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

arnaudgilly — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:18:21 GMT

Nobody knows the answer ? Guys from Spotify, please... 🙂

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

kmankashani — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 19:12:50 GMT

Same boat.

This "Idea" thread was marked as implemented, by I think the Spotify staff who closed it was confused because there are no such "Chromecast quality" settings in Spotify.

Would love to get a straight answer.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

user-removed — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 11:41:23 GMT

Come on guys, please give us an answer!

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

11148483017 — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 20:20:40 GMT

The music sounds very good... But I am wondering too if the max quality is streamed or not.

M. Spotify, could you answer ?

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Gustavo_x — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 20:18:41 GMT

I tested the sound through the digital output against the analog ipod output with extreme audio settings on, without eq and... it sounds much better with the ipod so I guess the Chromecast audio streaming is using low bitrates, so I´m thinking how to use it, maybe as a flyer soccer hanging from the roof.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Joostdriel — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 10:13:53 GMT

Same problemen here,
Not sure what settings the chromecast audio takes when casting spotify,
(HDR setting is turned on for chromecast)

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

boojit — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:50:36 GMT

@Joostdriel HDR Setting? Can I ask what you're referring to?

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Joostdriel — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:43:35 GMT

I assume you have the google home app, in this app you can chance setting for HDR, with the settings off the quality is bad, turn it on and its way better , but still not sure what bitrate.

( see screenshot , by me its "volledig dynamisch bereik" , because dutch)

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

SoundAbout — Thu, 04 May 2017 11:43:11 GMT

I checked the data rate using tool on my router. Using chromecast 2 with hdmi I get 320 kbs.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Jorrit_NL — Wed, 17 May 2017 09:07:07 GMT

Still no answers?? Please?

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Djf1 — Thu, 18 May 2017 17:25:47 GMT

Yep I'd like a definitive answer fron Spotify too. ALSO when will gapless streaming though Chromecast be available?

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

Groppe — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 07:31:50 GMT

*bump*
Come on Spotify officials give us the specs.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

cookaa — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:55:07 GMT

Bump. Spotify audio options are disabled in the app. In Google Home I have the Full Dynamic Range option checked but it's still unclear.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

user12812812818 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:16:22 GMT

would be nice to know

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

saiku8 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:33:25 GMT

Bumping the thread. It's disheartening that there is no reply to this still.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

ajgray — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 17:22:54 GMT

Another bump. Would be good to know.

Re: Chromecast Bitrate

siu07jn — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:42:34 GMT

Can we please get an answer to this!

I've bought some Chromecast audios and linked them up into a group and the sound quality is noticeably poorer compared to plugging my phone into the amp directly or using Bluetooth. It's either not getting streamed at 320kbs or there is another problem.

The streaming quality options are greyed out when connected to the Chromecast. So frustrating.