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How to Play Spotify on Another Device with Spotify Connect

Tap through each step to see how Spotify Connect works.

  1. Connect your devices to the same wifi network

    Make sure your phone and the speaker, TV, or other device are on the same wifi network.

  2. Start playing music on Spotify

    Play whatever you want to listen to from the Spotify app on your phone.

  3. Tap the devices icon on the playback screen

    Tap the device connection icon at the bottom of the Now Playing screen.

  4. Choose which device to play on

    Select a speaker, TV, or other device from the list, and playback switches to it.

  5. Why it's worth using

    Instead of leaving your phone on as the speaker, you can use it as a remote while the music actually plays through a better-sounding speaker or TV.

Your phone becomes the remote, not the speaker

Once playback switches to another device, your phone is free to lock, switch apps, or take calls without interrupting the music, since it's just controlling playback rather than producing the sound itself.

Compatible speakers connect differently than Bluetooth ones

A speaker or TV with built-in Spotify Connect support joins over wifi and shows up directly in the device list, while an ordinary Bluetooth speaker needs to be paired separately through your phone's Bluetooth settings instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect a Bluetooth speaker through Spotify Connect?

A speaker with built-in Spotify Connect support connects directly over wifi, but an ordinary Bluetooth speaker needs to be paired separately in your phone's Bluetooth settings rather than through the device list.

Can I switch devices mid-playback?

Yes β€” you can tap the devices icon at any time during playback to switch to a different connected device.