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Submitted by on ‎2013-07-24 09:51 PM
Status: Implemented

Will you be adding support to the ChromeCast that Google announced today? Would be great to be able to easily stream music from all my devices to my receiver and tv.

 

Please see the Api information here: https://developers.google.com/cast/

 

Update: implementing ChromeCast is superior to using the Chrome browser plugin to move a tab with the Spotify web interface to your TV for multiple reasons. Most importantly:

 - You can stream higher fidelity

 - You can stream from every device, not only from a computer/laptop

 - You can control from multiple devices (so if I leave the room my wife can control Spotify with her phone)

 

If implemented correctly this would match the functionality of Sonos for a much lower price.

 

Update February 4th 2014: Okay, so Google has released the SDK now. Please start working on the functionality or at the very minimum give an update to the status...

 

Update February 19th 2014: 2,000 kudos, hundreds of replies (with more than a handful of cancelations). Apparently Spotify Germany has confirmed Chromecast support is coming. An update would be nice

 

Update March 24th 2014: 2,500 kudos and still no update. Cancelled my subscription today. Sorry, but if you don't listen to your paying customers we will have to speak with our wallets.

Updated: 2015-10-22

In collaboration with Google, we’re thrilled to announce one of your most requested features here in The Spotify Idea Exchange is here. Spotify now works with your Chromecast.

With Chromecast, listening at home is easy. Simply plug in and cast music directly from your phone or tablet. Play, skip, browse and search using the Spotify app--all Spotify users will get the on demand experience on Chromecast. Oh, and feel free to make calls, watch a video or play games - the music will keep playing. Even if your battery runs out.

 

To learn more about how you can listen at home, head over to www.spotify.com/at-home.

 

Spotify on Chromecast from SpotifyCares on Vimeo.

Comments
naos
Newbie
2014-04-30 04:57 PM

@janderk

 

Yep, I suspect exactly the same. There are rumors that Apple is going to release music streaming service. Now, the Spotify newest redesign looks like iOS 7, even the web player. I wouldn' be surprised if they are in talks with Apple at the moment. That would explain reluctance to put the Chromecast support even into "Under Consideration" state. If Apple buys Spotify I'm never going to return (I already switched to All Access)

Alan_Peery
Newbie
2014-04-30 06:07 PM

You are risking losing a substantial number of customers here, including me.

 

Chromecast has been out in the US for many months, and in the UK (and I think the rest of Europe) for about two months.  This should be a high priority development with betas rolling out weekly, rather than in "not right now" status.

KPunks
Newbie
2014-04-30 06:43 PM

Spotify made my choice to go with Google Music a lot easier. Thanks!

rdanklof
Newbie
2014-04-30 11:18 PM

Just ordered ChromeCast in the Netherlands, and can't wait as Spotify Premium user to stream my music collection. Please add support 🙂

jensaug
Newbie
2014-04-30 11:51 PM

Spotify Premium member since day 1, just cancelled. And Y'all know why.

Ultrasonepro900
Music Fan
2014-04-30 11:54 PM

Just want to take this moment to remind every poster to copy/paste this thread URL 

http://community.spotify.com/t5/ideas/v2/ideapage/blog-id/ideaexchange/article-id/30095/page/1#comme...

 

And make sure you spread it on everything from twitter to google+ and your mothers facebook account, we need to take this thread through the roof with kudos and support since this thread is starting to become properly embarrassing if you ask me.

Why are there no solid feedback?

 

Hell, post every techblog on the internet to bring it up and make them demand answers that we by the look of it wont get.

gizmoruf
Casual Listener
2014-05-01 02:47 AM

Spotify, you guys are being dicks.

diestro
Roadie
2014-05-01 11:13 AM
I don't understand why Rdio or Napster for example offer Chromecast support and Spotify just saying "Not right now". Chromecast is right now the best way of transform an old TV in a smart TV. Hope that Spotify in Chromecast launches soon.
user-removed
Not applicable
2014-05-01 03:02 PM

I just bought chromecast and it so amazing that I am now listening to lots of music from youtube, but unfortunetely it's not a great choice for music lovers!

 

I would definitely go back to premium spotify to be able to just get home and put great music on my stereo from my smartphone...

Cyberdyne
Newbie
2014-05-01 09:58 PM

I love Spotify, but the rate that they have when it comes to developing the product and what is prioritized is seriously worrying. Development for the Spotify-team seems to be so oriented on cosmetics instead of real usabillity.....

 

When Spotify was realeased it was miles ahead of its competitors, this advantage is now eaten up and if this contiues it feels like they will be overtaken any time now.

 

I am still patient, but my patience is growing thinner by the day. Chromecast support is just on of my issues......