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Google Clock won't play any playlist from Spotify; Error: (message: failed to switch to local device

Plan

Premium

Country

United Sates

Device

Motorola Droid Turbo 2

Operating System

Android 7.0

 

My Question or Issue

The issue started this morning. Spotify was in sync with Google Clock (used as my alarm clock every morning). This morning, the alarm clock gave me a beeping tone with a error on the bottom saying "{"message": "failed to switch to local device"}" even though it says both apps are connected and in sync

 

So far, I've cleared data and re-installed the app both apps, and did a hard restart on my device and the issue is still ongoing. App version 8.5.11.762

 

EDIT: Google Clock app version: 6.1.1, Here is my most recent test and the error that is still ongoing today.  I tried Pandora with Google Clock, since it's capable of syncing to these two apps along with Youtube Music app (which I don't have).  The alarm works fine with Pandora. 

 

Looking for help on other ways to fix this issue.

 

Many Thanks

 

 

 

SpotifyError.jpg

Hey everyone,

 

Thanks for your replies! This should be fixed now.

 

If you're having troubles after updating to the latest version available, we'd recommend trying a clean reinstall of the Spotify app with these steps.

 

If none of these help, we'd still like to know. In that case, we'd suggest starting a new thread in the related Help Board and we'll be happy to lend a hand. 

 

Have a lovely day 🙂

Comments
rlorenhill

Having the same problem, been the case for at least a week and a half, if not longer. 

  • Pixel 3a, Android 9
  • Spotify app v 8.5.12.758
  • Google Clock app v 6.1.1
  • Does this happen when using a different internet connection? Yes
Jammmy

Problem fixed in latest update.

olabil

For me this now works with the Spotify update 8.5.13.637

helfermark

It is working again after Spotify update.

Thanks for the fix.

MagicalBlob

[REDACTED]

Apbreid

Same exact issue here. 

 

  • Your device and its OS (operating system) version - google pixel xl, android 9
  • Exact version of the Spotify app - 8.5.12.758
  • Version of the Google Clock app - 6.1.1
  • Does this happen when using a different internet connection? - yes
Kentcoast

Yup! Working again with today's update.

Thanks

scrumptious_can

Since the last update of this app or the clock, this feature simply does not work on either of my devices  - Lenovo P2 (Android 7) and Huawei M5 lite (Android 8).

 

When choosing a playlist, if one clicks on the playlist twice an animtion goes off that makes it seem like it should be playing sound - it, however, does not.

beethovenpants
  • Your device and its OS (operating system) version
    • Pixel 2xl Android Version 9
  • Exact version of the Spotify app
    • 8.5.13.637
  • Version of the Google Clock app
    • 6.1.1
  • Does this happen when using a different internet connection?
    • Yes
Meggg1

Fixed!!