Chromecast audio

[Me2018]

Fortunately, we already have support for Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Google Play Music in the form of third-party projects librespot and upmpdcli. 

Good thing, 'cuz nothing about the referenced material suggests this would be a cake walk. If it were, we'd already see third-party Chromecast receiver projects we could consider integrating.

Just my two cents worth.

Regards,
Kent

For all those streaming services you mentioned (Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Google Play Music  - add Deezer too...), Google Cast allows you to use the official apps for these streaming services (both Android and iOS) and cast to Chromecast devices...

The official apps for all these streaming services are significantly better than 3rd party apps and are continuously being updated and improved.

Yes fortunately we do have Spotify Connect available in Moode. 

But Chromecast opens the floodgates to all streaming services official apps, except Apple Music (but we already have Shairport working for Airplay).

I think you missed my point. It's not that a Chromecast renderer wouldn't be desirable; it's that it isn't available in a form Tim (or anyone else) can use.

My statement was that Google has not made it easy to develop a Chromecast renderer. This was not based on a 'few second glance' at references. I based this statement on my read of the materials Google has made available and also on the paucity of open-source projects which have turned those materials into working renderers. Compare this to the large number of open-source projects which have created Chromecast broadcasters. [The reason for this asymmetry is obvious if you follow the money.]

If Edward can crack this nut, great. Whatever is done will have to be continuously updated as well just as the librespot and upmpdcli projects are.

Fortunately, we have alternative ways to access the commercial music sources while we wait.

Regards,
Kent

Thanks Kent.

Yes I'm aware it's not available in a form Tim can't use. I know because I've asked several high end manufacturers about this and they say they same thing. And it's no coincidence these same manufacturers do support Spotify Connect and UPnP, for the reasons you noted.

3rd party access to these streaming services is certainly better than nothing - without question.

But Chromecast would potentially be the most used renderer of all because as I mentioned, literally ALL music streaming services (other than Apple Music) can cast direct to Chromecast renderers - direct from the official apps. No need to use a 3rd party app (that doesn't look as nice and is missing certain features only the official app supports). Not an issue with Apple Music of course, since Shairport is widely available.

Anyway yes, we have to patiently wait. It's only a matter of time.

Until then, plenty of music to listen to and enjoy.