Does Saavn Support Chromecast? 5 Things You Need To Know

“Oh no, not again.”

I said as my Spotify crashed for the hundredth time this month.

But, what’s this?

“JioSaavn…”

Is this a good app?

And more importantly, will it work with my Chromecast device?

Keep reading to discover:

Device requirements to run Saavn on Chromecast.
2 ways to install Saavn directly to your Chromecast device.
How to set Saavn as your Chromecast’s default music service.
7 crucial things you need to know about Chromecast and Saavn.
And so much more…

Does Saavn support Chromecast?

Saavn supports Chromecast. However, there are some requirements that your TV and phone need to meet. You’ll need at least Android 8.0 or iOS 14.0 to use Chromecast. You also need 15 Mb of free space for Android and 80 Mb for iOS devices.

5 things you need to know about Saavn compatibility with Chromecast

#1: Saavn has rebranded into JioSaavn

Imagine my surprise when one day…

The Saavn app on my phone suddenly disappeared.

After a few minutes of panicking because I couldn’t find the app on the Play Store…

I finally saw it:

JioSaavn. The new name for the Saavn app.

This change happened in 2018 after Saavn merged with Jio, a telecommunications company.

While change may seem scary sometimes…

It certainly wasn’t for JioSaavn.

Why?

Because, except for the name and aesthetics, everything remained the same.

It still is/has:

Free access to the pro version for 90 days.
320 kbps audio and personalized playlists for pro users.
An intensive music library of more than 45 million songs.
Compatible with Alexa, Chromecast, Google Home, Android Auto, AirPlay, and more.

Same old Saavn. Bold new look.

#2: Requirements you need to meet before using JioSaavn with your Chromecast

You may be under the impression that any device can use JioSaavn with Chromecast…

If so, you’re mistaken.

Like all things, these two must meet a few requirements before you’re able to use them.

These are the things you need to consider:

For your TV

Your TV has a working HDMI port.
High-speed internet (At least 20 Mbps).
It must have High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.3.

For your phone

Android

14 to 15 Mb of free space.
Android 6.0 or later for JioSaavn.
Android 8.0 or later for Google Home.

iOS

70 to 80 Mb of free space.
iOS 8.0 or later for JioSaavn.
iOS 14.0 or later for Google Home.

You may also be interested in: 3 Steps To Install Chromecast On A Samsung TV

#3: You can install JioSaavn directly to a Chromecast with Google TV

There are 3 kinds of Chromecast devices:

Chromecast.
Chromecast Ultra.
Chromecast with Google TV.

The first 2 are pure casting devices.

However, Chromecast with Google TV is an actual streaming device.

Why does it matter?

Because that means that you can install JioSaavn directly to that device.

No casting. No screen mirroring.

Simply plug your Chromecast with Google TV into your TV, and then:

Install an app using your remote

Press the Home screen on your Chromecast remote.
Go to the Apps section.
Head to the Music section.
Browse until you find JioSaavn.
Expand on the tile containing JioSaavn.
Select Install.

Install an app using your voice

Alternatively, if you’re feeling extra lazy…

You can use your voice to download JioSaavn instead. To do this, you just need to:

Grab your remote and hold the Microphone button.
Clearly say: “JioSaavn.”

If the app isn’t installed on your Chromecast yet, this will direct you to its official page. From there…

Press Install to confirm the download.

Furthermore, if you’re interested in installing any app on your Chromecast device…

Watch this video tackling this topic:

#4: You can cast your phone with JioSaavn to your Chromecast

So, let’s say that you cast the JioSaavn app on your Chromecast.

Here’s the following problem:

This means you can’t easily switch from one app to another.

For example, what if you want to switch from JioSaavn to Spotify?

What will happen is that the Chromecast will close JioSaavn…

However, it won’t play Spotify unless you go through the casting process again.

Sounds like a hassle, right?

Don’t worry. There’s a way to bypass this problem:

And that’s to cast your entire phone instead. To do just that, follow these steps:

For Android

Open your Settings menu.
Go to Connection & Sharing.
Press Cast or Screencast.
Switch Cast to On.
Select your Chromecast from the list of devices available.

For iOS

Download Replica from the App Store.
Open Replica.
Wait until your Chromecast device appears on the list of devices.
Select your Chromecast.
Press Start.
Tap Start Broadcast.

#5: You can set JioSaavn as your default music service on Google Home

Sometimes, having too many choices overwhelm me.

That’s why I always ask my Chromecast to pick the music.

Depending on the mood, I just press the Microphone button and say:

“Hey Google, play some sad music” or “Hey Google, play some show tunes.”

However, Chromecast’s default music service is Spotify.

But what if I want JioSaavn instead?

Luckily, you can change your default music service. All you have to do is:

Connect your TV and phone to the same Wi-Fi network.
Switch to your Chromecast input.
Open the Google Home app on your phone.
Press the Add (+) button.
Select Music.
Now, look for and choose JioSaavn.

Now, JioSaavn will play every song request you give to Chromecast.

BONUS: What you need to do if JioSaavn won’t work on your Chromecast

There’s one crucial thing to learn if you’re going to use JioSaavn with Chromecast:

And that’s how to fix the connection if something goes wrong.

Fortunately, there are 3 things you can do to fix their connection.

These are:

Power cycle your TV

First, you have to restart the TV with your Chromecast.

However, a regular restart won’t cut it…

You have to power cycle it.

This is the process of getting rid of all charges on your TV…

So that it can fully shut down and restart all stuck tasks.

For this, you’ll need to:

Turn your TV off.
Unplug it from the socket.
Wait for 30 seconds.
Plug it back in.
Turn it on.

Update your Chromecast

If you’re experiencing an issue with your Chromecast…

There’s a chance that you’re not the only one.

In this case, Google usually rolls out a fix in their update to patch out the issue.

So, this is how you can update your Chromecast:

Press the Settings button on your Chromecast remote.
Go to the System section.
Head to About.
Select System Update.

Factory reset your Chromecast

Sometimes, the problem with your Chromecast is more than it seems.

Sure, it might manifest as JioSaavn not connecting at first…

But it may soon turn into a much bigger problem.

To prevent that, you need to factory reset your Chromecast with these instructions:

Chromecast

Turn your Chromecast on.
Open the Google Home app on your phone.
Long press the tile corresponding to your TV.
Press Settings once a dropdown menu appears.
Head to More.
Tap Factory Reset.

Chromecast with Google TV

Switch to your Chromecast input.
Press your profile picture on the top right side of the screen.
Go to the Settings menu.
Head to System.
Under About, select Factory Reset.

How do I cast Saavn to Chromecast?

You can cast your Saavn to Chromecast using the following directions:

Insert the Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port.
On your phone, download and install JioSaavn.
Connect your TV and phone to the same network.
Open the JioSaavn app on your phone.
Press the Cast button on the upper middle part of your phone screen.