Part 1. Everything You Need to Know About Spotify and Chromecast
The Chromecast, Google’s streaming HDMI dongle came out last summer.It is compatible with any Android device running 2.3 or later, iOS device with iOS 6 or 7, and any Mac or PC. Initially, users. Install this app on your Mac and then install Soundcast. Soundcast adds a Chromecast icon to the menu bar. Make sure the Chromecast is up and running and click the icon. From ‘Cast to’ option select your Chromecast and the audio from your Mac will start streaming to the TV/Monitor you’re Chromecast is connected to. Download SoundFlower.
Google Chromecast is a series of streaming media players. The latest models like Chromecast second generation/Audio/Ultra all integrate the features of many online audio apps such as Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, Google Play Music. The main difference is that Chromecast second generation/Ultra are mainly for TVs while Chromecast Audio is special for Speakers. With such a media player, you can either stream content from compatible apps and mirror media files from Chrome browser.
Spotify is one of the oldest yet the most popular streaming audio service in the world. Thanks to its free tier service, any users can sign up for free to enjoy high quality music online from computer or mobile devices with some random picture or sound ADs. It has a super big music category. You can find any songs you need in theory. Unfortunately until now, the free account still doesn't support Chromecast. This means you have to subscribe to the Premium membership to get the most out of Spotify. Yet, even if you subscribe to the Premium, you can only Chromecast Spotify via Android/iOS app, not the desktop version. In order to do that, you need a third party application.
Tools You Need to Cast Spotify to Chromeast
1. Chromecast Ultra/Audio media player.
2. A smart TV or stereo speaker.
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3. Latest Spotify Android or iOS app with Premium subscription (optional only for the official way).
4. DRmare Spotify Music Converter for Windows/Mac (special for users who has no Premium subscription).