Gapless does not work on Chromecast Audio

[brokensitar]

Gapless playback does not work when connected to a Chromecast Audio.

Using either a Nexus 5X running Android 7.0, or an ASUS tablet running Android 4.2.2.

Gapless works as expected with normal playback on the devices themselves.

Spotify version 6.9.0.1212, Chromecast firmware version 1.21.74816

[BrynShanahan]

 Please reopen this as an issue. Crossfaded/gapless playback is a staple feature of most music platforms. Not having this when casting to a chromecast device hurts the use and appearance of Spotify.

[perry_venus]

So how can I find out where gapless IS supported.
Are there other devices or software that don't support it?
Regards Paul

[russellh1]

@perry_venus,

It is supported on Xbox One with the Spotify app.  Not exactly as convenient as Chromecast audio, sadly.

[gordonfreeman10]

If you'd "love to help" then why don't you fix it!

C'mon - it's totally unusable when listening to mixed albums if each track has a gap at the start.

Very disappointing Spotify!

[ptr3]

Gapless needs to be fixed. Without it, albums are ruined.

[BasZer]

Common!

Asot of Armin is not nice with gaps between the songs on Chromecast. Please fix it!

[hypr]

I wish Spotify would take this issue seriously. Both myself and a number of friends have complained about the lack of gapless on Chromecast and are considering other music services.

[tassels]

Signed up for spotify today and came across this issue. Looks like it's been a thing for a while... It ruins streaming some of my favorite albums. 

[Uwe005]

I can't understand either why Spotify is ignoring this serious isse. Marking it as "not an issue" is just unbelieveable.

I am a Google Play Music user for years where gapless via Chromecast has never been an issue, and am currently considering moving to Spotify, but this is a no-go. If this is not resolved I'll stick with Google.

[russellh1]

@Uwe005,

If Google Play Music works does gapless, that may be a good alternative.  I won't be able to move my playlists, but it is still worth the getting gapless.