Use Chromecast with the music streaming service Rdio
The number of streaming services that Chromecast support is constantly growing. Here we describe how you can use Rdio with Chromecast and stream your music from your smartphone to the TV and a connected audio system.
Use Chromecast with the music streaming service Rdio
- Start the Rdio app for iOS or Android.
- If necessary, you must update your Rdio app to version 2.5.8 from March 31, 2014. Chromecast support was only added with this update.
- You can now use the Rdio app to control your Chromecast and stream music directly to your TV and a connected music system via smartphone.
- On the TV set you can see a large image of the record cover belonging to a streamed song as well as the total playing time and the remaining time.
What is Rdio? Background and requirements
Rdio is a music streaming service that is in direct competition with Spotify or Ampya:
- The US company was started in 2010 by the Skype operators.
- Rdio has been in Germany since the beginning of 2012 with over 20 million songs from all major record companies.
- You can try Rdio for free for 14 days.
- After that, 9.99 euros per month are due to stream ad-free music and also to use the Rdio apps for iOS and Android.
- These are needed to control Chromecast with Rdio
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