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Chromecast devices

TVs · Entertainment

Works

3 reports: 3 say it works.

Reported with 3 integrations: YouTube Music Player, Google Cast, Spotcast.

What people report

IntegrationIn Home AssistantIn Apple HomeWhat they saidSource
YouTube Music PlayerWorks CloudSong, artist and album art metadata pushed to Chromecast
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Added support for pushing Song/Artist and album Art to Chromecast devices -Need to test on non-chromecast media devices for validation it doesn't affect the play_media service

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PR #105 · 2021-05
Google CastWorks LocalLocal media casting works once internal URL is plain HTTP
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Hi @emontnemery, I've attached a full log file with the most recent logs of casting a file to a chromecast device. I am not seeing anything wrong directly. anything I should look for? I hope you find some time to help me with this issue. home-assistant.log thanks in advance! Cheers.

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Issue #65835 · 2022-02
SpotcastWorks LocalSupported target alongside Spotify Connect devices
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Also, just to clarify, Spotify Apps also integrate mDNS auto discovery for network connected speakers like chromecast and echo devices. When they show up in your list of devices they aren't "Spotify Connect" devices in the purest sense of the term, but just "Spotify Compatible" device.

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Issue #496 · 2024-12

Each row is one report from a GitHub thread, an integration’s docs, or r/homeassistant. Check the date and the linked source before you buy.

In ReReHome

Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandGoogle
ModelChromecast
CategoryTVs

Also reported as

  • Chromecast speakers and displays