https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Chromecast-doesn-t-name-Spotify-when-casting-Spotify/m-p/5889288#M12713 <DIV class=""><DIV class=""><DIV class=""><P>Hi,</P><P>I'm currently developing an analytics system to monitor which applications are being used by the Chromecast devices connected to my network.</P><P>Chromecast devices broadcast their current activity in the MDNS messages. Here are some examples of what is broadcasted by the Chromecast when casting from the following applications:</P><UL><LI>Netflix: "rs=Casting: Netflix"</LI><LI>Spotify: "rs=Casting: (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay"</LI><LI>Youtube: "rs=YouTube"</LI></UL><P>As you can see, it's easy to identify the applications used for Youtube and Netflix. However, I'm facing difficulties in identifying Spotify.</P><P>As a result, my analytics report shows a significant usage of Netflix and Youtube, but a very low usage of Spotify, which isn't very flattering for Spotify.</P><P>It would be great (for me and for Spotify :)) if Spotify could broadcast its name while casting. Alternatively, if anyone knows of another way to monitor Spotify activity through the network, I would greatly appreciate the insight.</P></DIV></DIV></DIV> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:25:44 GMT Cyanatide 2024-02-16T16:25:44Z https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Chromecast-doesn-t-name-Spotify-when-casting-Spotify/m-p/5889288#M12713 <DIV class=""><DIV class=""><DIV class=""><P>Hi,</P><P>I'm currently developing an analytics system to monitor which applications are being used by the Chromecast devices connected to my network.</P><P>Chromecast devices broadcast their current activity in the MDNS messages. Here are some examples of what is broadcasted by the Chromecast when casting from the following applications:</P><UL><LI>Netflix: "rs=Casting: Netflix"</LI><LI>Spotify: "rs=Casting: (Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay"</LI><LI>Youtube: "rs=YouTube"</LI></UL><P>As you can see, it's easy to identify the applications used for Youtube and Netflix. However, I'm facing difficulties in identifying Spotify.</P><P>As a result, my analytics report shows a significant usage of Netflix and Youtube, but a very low usage of Spotify, which isn't very flattering for Spotify.</P><P>It would be great (for me and for Spotify :)) if Spotify could broadcast its name while casting. Alternatively, if anyone knows of another way to monitor Spotify activity through the network, I would greatly appreciate the insight.</P></DIV></DIV></DIV> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:25:44 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-for-Developers/Chromecast-doesn-t-name-Spotify-when-casting-Spotify/m-p/5889288#M12713 Cyanatide 2024-02-16T16:25:44Z