Spotify App Remote Library

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You can play Spotify directly from your TV, or by using your phone, tablet, or desktop as a remote.

  1. My Spotify Library
  2. Install Spotify App
  3. Spotify My Music Library

To see if your TV supports the Spotify app, go to the app store on your TV and search for Spotify. If your TV isn't listed, you can upgrade it with a soundbar or streamer that supports Spotify Connect.

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  • The Spotify iOS SDK is a set of lightweight objects that connect with the Spotify app and let you control it while all the heavy lifting of playback is offloaded to the Spotify app itself. The Spotify app takes care of playback, networking, offline caching and OS music integration, leaving you to focus on your user experience.

There is currently no Spotify remote control that is available for free on iOS (please let us know if you find one), so there's really no way around this at the moment. However, if you listen to a.

For more info on the types of devices Spotify is available on, check out Spotify Everywhere.

Get started

  1. Download Spotify from your TV app store.
  2. Log in one of these three ways to play:
    • With Spotify Connect.
    • With your Spotify email address and password.
      Note: If you usually log in with Facebook, use Spotify Connect to log in instead.
    • With a PIN. Select LOG IN WITH PIN. Then, on your phone or computer, go to www.spotify.com/pair and enter the pin you see on your screen.
App

You can listen to Spotify on your TV by using the Spotify app on your phone as a remote.

For more information, check out Spotify Connect.

4th Generation and onward

You can download the Spotify app directly from the App Store on your Apple TV.

My Spotify Library

To use your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as a remote with your Apple TV, check out Spotify Connect.

1st-3rd Generation

With AirPlay, you can use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to play Spotify on an Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speaker, or another Mac.

Google Chromecast lets you play Spotify from your phone, tablet, desktop, or web browser to a TV.

For help setting up, visit the Google Chromecast support site.

To use your phone or tablet as a remote with your Chromecast device, check out Spotify Connect.

Listen as you game, or simply play Spotify on your TV with your PlayStation 3™, PlayStation 4™, Xbox One, or Nvidia Shield.

Need help?

Make sure your Spotify and your devices’ software are up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices’ manufacturers for how to update the version software.

If you're having trouble, check out I can't play Spotify on my TV.

Check out other articles on our support site for help with your Spotify account, payments, listening offline, or if you can’t play music.

Every journey needs an epic soundtrack. When you’re on the road, it’s easy to bring Spotify along for the ride.

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Here are some ways to play Spotify in the car:

Note: Some cars require Spotify Premium.

Many car media systems offer a Spotify app built into the stereo. Check out Spotify Everywhere to see which ones.

Don’t worry if your car’s not listed, you can check with the manufacturer, and there are plenty of other ways to play in the car listed below.

Go wireless and play Spotify on Bluetooth supported car stereos.

Find out more about setting up Bluetooth.

Car view

Install Spotify App

When you connect your phone to your car’s Bluetooth, car view automatically turns on.

You see larger, driver-friendly icons in the Now Playing view, and you can quickly change what plays with Choose Music at the bottom of the screen.

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To disable Car view:

  1. Tap Home .
  2. Tap Settings .
  3. Under Car, switch Carview off.

You may be able to use an AUX or USB cable to directly connect your mobile or tablet to your car.

Spotify My Music Library

Note: Check with your car’s manufacturer to make sure you have the correct cable.

Connect your Android mobile to Android Auto compatible cars.

For help setting up, visit the Android Auto Help Center.

Connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay compatible cars.

For help setting up, visit the Apple CarPlay support site.

For your safety

Only use your mobile device when allowed by law and when conditions permit safe use. Set up Spotify before you drive and avoid interacting with your device while the car is in motion.

Need help?

Check out I can't play Spotify in my car for troubleshooting help depending on your issue and connection type.