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Audio quality / Sound volume issues on Playstation 5 App

Hey folks!We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.  
  • vivaemptiness
  • Newbie
  • 34956 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 58 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 34956 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 58 votes

[Downtime 19.12.] Podcasts visible on the home screen of managed accounts

Hey folks! We've noticed that podcasts have started appearing on the home screen of some managed accounts. This is being looked into!

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've noticed that podcasts have started appearing on the home screen of some managed accounts. This is being looked into! 🙂
  • Vasil
  • Moderator
  • 138 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 0 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 138 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 0 votes

[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...
  • Joehrogers100
  • Newbie
  • 26740 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 241 likes
  • iOS
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 26740 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 241 votes

"Switch to video" button missing on Now Playing View on mobile

We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 8536 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 88 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 8536 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 88 votes

Playback stops after playing few songs on Echo devices

We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.
  • xefier
  • Casual Listener
  • 49742 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 452 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 49742 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 452 votes

Ongoing performance issues on iOS devices - app being slow/crashing within a few minutes of playback

Hey folks, We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was suddenly stopping.The issue was fixed but it seems it has resu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was ...
  • sfirgebvss5u72f
  • Newbie
  • 25570 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 294 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25570 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 294 votes

[PS5] Poor audio quality issue from PS4 persists on PS5 app

I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4 has had for over 5 years. For those who aren't awa...

  • Visitor
  • I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4...
  • aneagu
  • Newbie
  • 16469 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 45 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 16469 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 45 votes

Xbox users getting logged out and are unable to see their playlists

Hey, We're getting reports that the Spotify app on Xbox logs out users after every session and has various issues showing and/or playing playlists and albums.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We're getting reports that the Spotify app on Xbox logs out users after every session and has various issues showing and/or playing playlists and albums.
  • aidanboyce
  • Newbie
  • 23550 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 279 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 23550 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 279 votes

Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues.   ...
  • bippy_b
  • Casual Listener
  • 33262 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 450 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 33262 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 450 votes

Spotify + Chromecast Audio Connection Keeps Dropping

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Chromecast Audio devices on my home network connected via a single Motorola MG73...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Ch...
  • Ash_2
  • Newbie
  • 63809 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 63809 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 votes

Podcasts not playing / no sound

We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile and the Web Player). This is currently being investig...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile an...
  • Danderso
  • Visitor
  • 24792 Views
  • 165 comments
  • 183 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 24792 Views
  • 165 comments
  • 183 votes

Collaborative playlist links not working

Hey everyone, We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,    We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists.   This is being investigated.
  • jrdusen
  • Visitor
  • 114969 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 114969 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 826 votes

Downtime June 7th: Playlist issues

Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users not being able to create new playlists, or browse their playl...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users...
  • mj-at
  • Newbie
  • 17361 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 17361 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 votes

Premium Subscribers' Subscription Status Remains on free

Some users' subscription status remains on free across all devices. The issue seems to occur regardless of the Premium type (Individual, Student, Family and Duo) and payment method.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Some users' subscription status remains on free across all devices. The issue seems to occur regardless of the Premium type (Individual, Student, Family and Duo) and payment method.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 4169 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 4169 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 votes

Share to Instagram Stories not working

We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 660 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 likes
  • Android
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 660 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 votes

Spotify login issues

We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email address and password" despite using the correct login detai...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email a...
  • Ivelina
  • Moderator
  • 2251 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 2251 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 votes

"My Shazam Tracks" playlist doesn't sync/add all shazamed tracks

Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android My Question or Issue I've been using the automatic sync function where songs I have shazamed show up automatically in the 'My Shazams Playlist'. They stoppe...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand   It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android    My Question or Issue   I've been using the automatic sync fun...
  • ML3D
  • Newbie
  • 98248 Views
  • 192 comments
  • 321 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 98248 Views
  • 192 comments
  • 321 votes

Issues loading the TV app

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further. The issue seems to appear on different operating s...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further....
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 4091 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 4091 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 votes

Issue with storage option switching from SD Card to internal

Plan Premium Country US Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or whatever the most recent OS is) but it was fixed when I got the Moto X4. I like to keep a lot of so...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country US  Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue  This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or what...
  • WillianWRM
  • Newbie
  • 61883 Views
  • 474 comments
  • 371 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 61883 Views
  • 474 comments
  • 371 votes

[Downtime 16.11.] Errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards

Hey folks! Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards.This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards. This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 837 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 837 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 votes