Play or Stream Music and Audio On a Chromebook

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction: Chromebook: Playing or Streaming Music

With Chromebook, you can stream or play music that's available locally or from a streaming service.

2. Chromebook: Play Local Music

1. Select the Apps ⚪ menu in the bottom-left corner.
   

1. Select the up arrow ^ to show all your apps.
   

1. Select Files 🗀.
   

1. Use the folder browser area on the left to browse to your file, then double click the file to play it.
   

1. Your music will start playing, and the controls will pop up in the bottom corner.
   

3. Chromebook: Stream Music

To stream music, you'll need to use one of the many web streaming services available.

1. Your Chromebook comes with the Google Chrome browser. The icon is on the bottom, near the left.
   

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2. Type in the address of the service you'd like to use at the top.
   

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   Examples:
2. Google Play Music
   https://music.google.com/
3. Free, ad-supported custom stations. Paid-for premium access to thousands of albums.
4. Spotify
   https://www.spotify.com/
5. Free, and paid-for premium listening options.
6. Pandora
   https://www.pandora.com/
7. Free, and paid-for premium listening options.