Problems when switching Chromecast target #801

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2026-04-24T23:38:49+02:00

adam commented

2026-04-24 23:38:49 +02:00

Originally created by @thre3eye on GitHub (Dec 20, 2023).

Hi - I gave this feedback as a comment in the app store, but it looks like here is a better place since I can't respond there and have limited characters. Here is the original text:

"Hi. Thanks for the app. When casting (which we do a lot when playing audiobooks for kids) the app loses casting status when switching the target from one speaker to another in the Google Home app. Instead of updating the casting target the app shows no casting and is paused, although it's still playing on the (new) speaker. Also I used the Google Home app to switch the target speaker because this app only shows 'Stop Casting' instead of a selection of casting targets. Thanks."

Response: "ls this specific to m4b files? know there is sometimes an issue with audio only casting devices and m4b files."

-> Nope

Steps to reproduce

Open an audio book (folder of mp3 files) and cast it from within the Android app.
Try to switch casting target within the app: It only gives the option to 'Stop Casting'
In the Google Home app I see the 'cast' and am able to switch casting target to another speaker successfully

Expected behaviour

I should be able to switch casting targets from within the app as it's usually done
The player should recognize if target is switched from Google Home and stay up to date with play progress, etc.

Actual behaviour

The app indicates it is stopped and that no casting is happening

Environment data

I have enabled Chromecast support on the server. Maybe that's what continues casting to a new target despite the app seemingly stopped..?

Audiobookshelf Version:

Server 2.6.0 (docker)
[0.9.70-beta ] Android App?
iOS App?

Android Issue

Android version:
Latest stock OS 14 December 05 2023 patch

Device model:
Pixel 7 Pro

Stock or customized system:

iOS Issue

iOS Version:

iPhone model:

Originally created by @thre3eye on GitHub (Dec 20, 2023). Hi - I gave this feedback as a comment in the app store, but it looks like here is a better place since I can't respond there and have limited characters. Here is the original text: "Hi. Thanks for the app. When casting (which we do a lot when playing audiobooks for kids) the app loses casting status when switching the target from one speaker to another in the Google Home app. Instead of updating the casting target the app shows no casting and is paused, although it's still playing on the (new) speaker. Also I used the Google Home app to switch the target speaker because this app only shows 'Stop Casting' instead of a selection of casting targets. Thanks." Response: "ls this specific to m4b files? know there is sometimes an issue with audio only casting devices and m4b files." -> Nope ### Steps to reproduce 1. Open an audio book (folder of mp3 files) and cast it from within the Android app. 2. Try to switch casting target within the app: It only gives the option to 'Stop Casting' 3. In the Google Home app I see the 'cast' and am able to switch casting target to another speaker successfully ### Expected behaviour - I should be able to switch casting targets from within the app as it's usually done - The player should recognize if target is switched from Google Home and stay up to date with play progress, etc. ### Actual behaviour - The app indicates it is stopped and that no casting is happening ### Environment data I have enabled Chromecast support on the server. Maybe that's what continues casting to a new target despite the app seemingly stopped..? Audiobookshelf Version: - Server 2.6.0 (docker) - [0.9.70-beta ] Android App? - [ ] iOS App? #### Android Issue Android version: Latest stock OS 14 December 05 2023 patch Device model: Pixel 7 Pro Stock or customized system: #### iOS Issue iOS Version: iPhone model:

adam added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:38:49 +02:00

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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#801