Google Chromecast SDK TearDown in background

Question

Using the iOS Sender API Framework, when my application goes in the background, the SDK tears down all connections and I cannot launch any more media until the app is put ba

Answer 1

With the version 2.0 of the iOS Sender API, the GCKCastSocket is closed upon receiving a UIApplicationDidEnterBackgroundNotification and this is not something that can be configured.

That means:

• no new media can be pushed from the app to the chromecast while the app is in the background
• it is not possible to implement lock screen controls

Alternatives (custom receiver only):

• Send a list of media to be played to the receiver
• Fetch new media from the cloud directly from the receiver

See also this question or this one for more details.