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Jam now available on Desktop

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
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2024-03-14 3:40:52 PM
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MattSuda
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New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. The Now Playing View in the right sidebar shows the album art and info of the current song or pod...

MattSuda
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2023-06-26 9:00:58 AM
2023-06-26 9:01:14 AM
MattSuda
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
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2023-04-28 8:09:54 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:09 PM
MattSuda
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Solved!! Spotify free: Music stops on MAC

Edited: Thank you very much everyone for helping! Finally I managed to correct the error and the steps are those that DerpyNerd offered and highlighted as a solution. Hi! I have a MacBook Pro, and for a week now I have a problem with the desktop app....

mariomrt
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2019-04-20 2:00:15 PM
2023-05-18 3:32:12 PM
bfteach
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[Mac] Troubleshooting Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before. So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Tip: Don't forget to check our Spo...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2012-07-19 10:29:25 AM
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Trouble connecting to Chromecast Audio from Mac Desktop client

Dear community, I recently bought a Chromecast Audio. Really a nice solution to revive 'old' speakers by adding wifi playback. However, I do have one problem - the Chromecast audio is not visible in the 'connect' tab of the Mac desktop client. The on...

ThijmenDam
Regular
Dear community, I recently bought a Chromecast Audio. Really a nice solution to revive 'old' speakers by adding wifi playback. However, I do have one problem - the Chromecast a...
2019-01-02 3:22:27 PM
2020-07-28 5:07:05 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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[Desktop][Mac] Spotify doesn't detect Google Home or Google Chromecast devices

PremiumPoland Devices: Macbook Air, various android phones Recently I noticed that Spotifi installed on my Macbook Air doesn't detect Google Home Minis/Std or Google Chromecast devices on my WiFi. They don't show up on the device list. On the same Wi...

GrzesiekC
Newbie
Premium Poland Devices: Macbook Air, various android phones Recently I noticed that Spotifi installed on my Macbook Air doesn't detect Google Home Minis/Std or Google Chromecast de...
2019-06-30 7:45:46 PM
2020-07-28 5:01:45 AM
MattSuda
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Solved!! Chromecast shows up on Android and iPad but not on desktop version (Mac OS)

Plan: Premium, in the UKDevices: Android phone, iPad Pro, Mac computer (Mojave) My Chromecast Audio appears on my iPad's spotify app and on my Android phone as a streaming choice, but never on my Mac desktop. I have to start playing a song via mobile...

CMpic
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Plan: Premium, in the UK Devices: Android phone, iPad Pro, Mac computer (Mojave) My Chromecast Audio appears on my iPad's spotify app and on my Android phone as a streaming choice, but neve...
2020-03-25 11:47:30 AM
2020-07-28 4:33:17 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Black/blank screens

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(iMac 2017)Operating System(OS X 10.15.5,) My Question or IssueHi, For months now Spotify won't load playlist views or artist pages (nav does show up). I've reinstalled the app and cleared the cache multiple times and the i...

allemande-left
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device (iMac 2017) Operating System (OS X 10.15.5,) My Question or Issue Hi, For months now Spotify won't load playlist views or artist pages (nav does ...
2020-07-24 5:34:10 PM
2020-07-27 4:23:56 PM
Petya
Community Legend
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I can't log into my Apple account in the macOS Spotify app

English is not my native language. I apologize in advance. PlanpremiumCountryRussiadevice(Macbook Air 2017)operating system(macOS Catalina) I purchased a subscription and downloaded the appIn the application there is no way to log into your account f...

egorskikh
Casual Listener
English is not my native language. I apologize in advance. Plan premium Country Russia device (Macbook Air 2017) operating system (macOS Catalina) I purchased a subscription ...
2020-07-26 9:20:56 PM
2020-07-27 2:16:14 PM
egorskikh
Casual Listener
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Solved!! 'Overnight' by Logic Unavailable to Play

I just thought it was strange that ONLY one song from Logic's Album, 'Bobby Tarantino 2' won't play. The song is called 'Overnight' and it's my favorite one. For some reason it's showing as unavailable. I tried removing and reinstalling Spotify, but ...

thisisecholalia
Casual Listener
I just thought it was strange that ONLY one song from Logic's Album, 'Bobby Tarantino 2' won't play. The song is called 'Overnight' and it's my favorite one. For some reason it's showing as unavailab...
2018-04-16 8:12:09 PM
2020-07-26 4:33:59 PM
thisisecholalia
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a song blocked in my liked titles

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceMacbook Pro late 2017Operating SystemmacOS Catalina 10.15.1 My Question or IssueHello, there is a song who came from my personnal library who is blocked in my liked titles and i can't remove itThanks

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ghettogoth
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country France Device Macbook Pro late 2017 Operating System macOS Catalina 10.15.1 My Question or Issue Hello, there is a song who came from my personnal library ...
2020-07-24 8:53:48 PM
2020-07-26 1:57:30 PM
SoundShots
Composer
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problem with liked title

PlanFree/PremiumDeviceMacBook Pro 2019 Hi. I can't access the liked titles.. But I have liked some of songs ! I uninstalled and re-installed, I re-liked sounds, nothing helps, it has been going on for 2 weeks or more.

user-removed
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Plan Free/Premium Device MacBook Pro 2019 Hi. I can't access the liked titles.. But I have liked some of songs ! I uninstalled and re-installed, I re-liked sounds, nothi...
2020-07-25 1:04:47 PM
2020-07-26 1:21:59 PM
Abrar_D
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Superuser Contribution Home - Made for User Daily Mix

PlanFreeCountryBosnia and HerzegovinaDevice(iMac Mini 2013)Operating System(iOS 10.15.4) My Question or Issue Hi!My issue is regarding interface and user flow. When I open Spotify app there is no option to horizontally "scroll" playlists (as you can ...

lejlaux
Newbie
Plan Free Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Device (iMac Mini 2013) Operating System (iOS 10.15.4) My Question or Issue Hi! My issue is regarding interface and user flow. &n...
2020-07-23 12:00:16 PM
2020-07-24 8:46:14 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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Spotify on Macbook Pro not Functioning

The Macbook Widget that is downloadable does not work on my Macbook pro. I have OS X 10.11.6 and I have done everything I can to fix it. I have delete caches of Spotify before redownloading and it still does not work. I simply get a black screen when...

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stratos789
Visitor
The Macbook Widget that is downloadable does not work on my Macbook pro. I have OS X 10.11.6 and I have done everything I can to fix it. I have delete caches of Spotify before redownloading ...
2020-07-23 5:11:03 PM
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Missing: Indie Genre - Mac Desktop

The Indie genre is missing from the Browse section in mac desktop version: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc. Is this the same for any other users and is this intentional or a bug? I can find when searching. Thanks!

philipphotog
Casual Listener
The Indie genre is missing from the Browse section in mac desktop version: 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc. Is this the same for any other users and is this intentional or a bug? I can find when searching. Than...
2020-07-23 3:01:45 PM
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VERTICAL VIDEO HELP

HI, TODAY/TOMORROW IS A VERY IMPORTANT DAY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE DIRECTION. I HAVE A MACBOOK AIR AND AN IPHONE 5 (WHICH DOWNLOAD SPOTIFY BECAUSE IT IS SO OLD) AND THEY HAVE RELEASED VERTICAL VIDEOS FOR THEIR MUSIC THAT I WOULD LOVE TO WATCH BUT I...

sydneywideman
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HI, TODAY/TOMORROW IS A VERY IMPORTANT DAY - 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF ONE DIRECTION. I HAVE A MACBOOK AIR AND AN IPHONE 5 (WHICH DOWNLOAD SPOTIFY BECAUSE IT IS SO OLD) AND THEY HAVE RELEASED VERTICAL VIDE...
2020-07-23 2:53:44 AM
2020-07-23 3:35:13 AM
MattSuda
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Solved!! MacBook Air Spotify crashing

PlanStudent PaidCountryUSADeviceMacBook AirOperating SystemMojave 10.14 My Question or IssueI recently downloaded a few albums and use them on Spotify through local files. The day after I did that, I tried opening Spotify on my laptop and whenever I ...

rackson
Casual Listener
Plan Student Paid Country USA Device MacBook Air Operating System Mojave 10.14 My Question or Issue I recently downloaded a few albums and use them on Spotify through local file...
2020-07-21 5:10:55 AM
2020-07-23 2:59:16 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution filter function not working

Hi, I'm on a family plan, using Spotify Desktop on macOS Mojave in the UK. For the past week or so, the filter function has suddenly stopped working for me. (I have a lot of saved albums and I often use filter as a way to quickly find my way to a par...

lifestooshort
Casual Listener
Hi, I'm on a family plan, using Spotify Desktop on macOS Mojave in the UK. For the past week or so, the filter function has suddenly stopped working for me. (I have a lot of saved albums and...
2020-06-04 11:35:25 AM
2020-07-22 7:20:06 PM
big_oof
Casual Listener
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Gapless playback on albums

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceMacbook Pro mid 2014Operating SystemOS X 10.11.6Spotify version1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc My Question or IssueI have had this problem for more than a year now. Gapless playback on albums does not work on my desktop version.For...

alexwesterlund
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Macbook Pro mid 2014 Operating System OS X 10.11.6 Spotify version 1.1.37.690.g8f3b16fc My Question or Issue I have had this problem for more tha...
2020-07-19 7:41:46 PM
2020-07-22 10:10:00 AM
alexwesterlund
Music Fan
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Solved!! Is there any way to duplicate a playlist?

I remember there used to be a feature for this, but it doesn't seem to be there anymore.

mahalolia
Casual Listener
I remember there used to be a feature for this, but it doesn't seem to be there anymore.
2018-12-07 1:57:50 AM
2020-07-21 5:24:31 PM
Nirmyth
Visitor
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[Bug 🐛] - Spotify Artist Feedback prompt showing for a Non-Artist.

Plan- Premium Country- Canada Device-Macbook Pro 2019 Operating System-MacOS My Question or Issue I received a feedback prompt for Artists, but i'm not an artist! I sometimes sing in the shower, and I have been known to play the guitar on the weekend...

JeffD1
Newbie
Plan - Premium Country - Canada 🇨🇦 Device -Macbook Pro 2019 Operating System -MacOS My Question or Issue I received a feedback prompt for Artists, b...
2020-07-20 8:34:15 PM
2020-07-21 3:59:47 PM
Billy-J
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bug

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Please please can Facebook links open in the desktop app

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI'm aware this issue has been posted here before but until something has been done I think it...

Fdrunxddfuhb
Visitor
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I'm awa...
2020-07-21 10:41:44 AM
2020-07-21 11:22:00 AM
AdamDamon
Spotify Star
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Light mode - please help

There has been a new idea running for 6 years ever since Spotify abandoned a light mode and switched to a dark mode. I personally like the dark mode a I am sure many people do. However this dark mode presents a serious issue for older people and peop...

MarkWilliams123
Roadie
There has been a new idea running for 6 years ever since Spotify abandoned a light mode and switched to a dark mode. I personally like the dark mode a I am sure many people do. However this dark mode...
2020-07-20 11:34:36 AM
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Solved!! Spotify will not install on macOS Catalina

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacBook Pro 2019Operating SystemmacOS Catalina My Question or IssueWhen I goto install the Spotify app on a beta version of macOS Catalina I get an alert that says the application can not be installed becuase Apple can not ...

socialwill
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device MacBook Pro 2019 Operating System macOS Catalina My Question or Issue When I goto install the Spotify app on a beta version of macOS Catalina ...
2019-08-02 12:48:04 AM
2020-07-19 3:48:50 PM
GuitarMan58LP
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