Loading new media when the app is in the background

Question

Is it possible to cast a new media while the app is running in the background? (Like loading the next track when playing a playlist)

My understanding is that on iOS, the GCKCastSocket is closed when the app is in background (even when running in background mode). Is there a way around that behaviour? Keeping the socket open would also allow for real time updates of the lock screen controls as described in the design checklist.

Answer 1

where is your media hosted? If it is in the cloud, you can send the "playlist" to the receiver and write a simple custom receiver to go to the next track when one completes.