Question 1

How do I get the sp_dc and sp_key cookies for Spotcast?

Accepted Answer

Follow the steps in the README: log into Spotify in an incognito browser, use developer tools to access cookies under storage, and copy the values. Be careful not to log out, as it invalidates the cookies.

Question 2

Spotcast or Home Assistant's built-in Spotify integration: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use Spotcast for automating playback initiation on specific devices via services and automations. The official integration is better for general control and device discovery; they often work together, as Spotcast now depends on it.

Question 3

How to set up multiple Spotify accounts with Spotcast?

Accepted Answer

Add an 'accounts' dict in your configuration.yaml with each account's sp_dc and sp_key cookies, and ensure the official Spotify Integration is also configured for multiple accounts if using v3.5.2 or later, per the README instructions.

Question 4

Why isn't Spotcast playing music on my Chromecast?

Accepted Answer

Common issues include invalid cookies, the device not being idle, or missing the official Spotify Integration. Enable debug logs in Home Assistant, as described in the README, to identify specific errors like authentication failures.

Question 5

Can I control playback after starting with Spotcast?

Accepted Answer

No, Spotcast only initiates playback. Once started, use Home Assistant's core media player entities or the Spotify integration to control playback, such as pausing, skipping, or adjusting volume.

Question 6

How to integrate Spotcast into a morning routine automation?

Accepted Answer

Create a Home Assistant automation that triggers at a specific time and calls the 'spotcast.start' service with parameters like device name, playlist URI, and shuffle mode. Example automations are provided in the README for reference.

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