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YouTube Music Appears to Be Testing Chromecast Support

A small test may soon become a full rollout

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 5, 2021 01:35PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming It's looking like YouTube Music has begun testing support for Chromecast, which would allow you to stream music to your device without having to share the screen. 9to5Google pointed out that some Reddit users have been seeing a new Cast icon appear in the menu bar of their YouTube Music web client. While it was previously possible to stream YouTube Music to Chromecast, it required sharing the whole screen. According to Reddit user Ploppy_, official Cast support also means you can use your phone to control audio, with "...much better performance and audio quality." Google YouTube Music users who have access to the feature say selecting the Cast icon will create a drop-down menu, which can be used to select a device to connect to. Reddit user Quicksilver33s explains you can stream a playing cast by selecting the device currently being used, and reiterates that you can also control the cast from your phone.
The new feature hasn't appeared for everyone yet, however. While some users see the new Cast icon, others don't, which indicates this is likely a test or a slow rollout. If it's a rollout, then the feature may show up for everyone over the next couple of weeks. Google If you want to see if you have access to the casting feature, you can open the YouTube Music web client and look for the icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Google has not acknowledged the new feature or any feature testing, so for now, all we can do is wait and see if this becomes more widely available and available permanently. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Chromecast Jumps to Android 12, Adds Security and 4K Support How to Chromecast to a TV YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Update Chromecast How to Connect Chromebook to Your TV How to Get a Browser on Chromecast How to Cast Movies to Chromecast From Firefox How to Clear a YouTube Queue With Chromecast on Android The 10 Best Reddit Apps for Android in 2022 How to Fix It When Chromecast Isn't Working How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Connect Netflix to TV How to Connect HBO Max to Your TV With Google Chromecast How to Chromecast Amazon Prime Video How to Use Your Chromebook With Chromecast How to Do Screen Mirroring on LG Smart TVs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies