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Smart Shuffle keeps turning itself on

Hey folks! Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The smart shuffle feature works on a playlist-by-playlist basis. If you turn it off on one...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The smart shuffle f...
  • _shxne_
  • Visitor
  • 16661 Views
  • 122 comments
  • 311 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 16661 Views
  • 122 comments
  • 311 votes

[Downtime 21.12.] Users not getting password reset emails

Hey folks! Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.
  • hanz_1_72
  • Newbie
  • 484 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 484 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 4 votes

Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds on Samsung TVs

We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs. The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devices, and trouble-shooting has already been tried.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs.  The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devi...
  • Enilorac1
  • Visitor
  • 28073 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 211 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 28073 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 211 votes

Recently played artists section not updating

We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.
  • deftones22
  • Regular
  • 40409 Views
  • 380 comments
  • 236 likes
  • Accounts
    Other
  • Under investigation
  • 40409 Views
  • 380 comments
  • 236 votes

Issue with the Web Player skipping tracks on multiple devices

We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right now" error.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right...
  • carl2130
  • Newbie
  • 13846 Views
  • 157 comments
  • 188 likes
  • Desktop
  • Under investigation
  • 13846 Views
  • 157 comments
  • 188 votes

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
  • 34519 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 57 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 34519 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 57 votes

3-dot menu on Now Playing View crashes iOS app

Hey folks!We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.
  • Onewave
  • Roadie
  • 2461 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 23 likes
  • iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 2461 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 23 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
  • 82 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 0 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 82 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
  • 26626 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 241 likes
  • iOS
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 26626 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
  • 7295 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 88 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 7295 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
  • 48403 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 443 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 48403 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 443 votes

Playback issues: Songs going silent on Android app

We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where the song went silent. Some users noticed that the issue d...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where t...
  • 69u3xpig9v1823rxqw6o
  • Newbie
  • 58501 Views
  • 320 comments
  • 561 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 58501 Views
  • 320 comments
  • 561 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
  • 25335 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 293 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25335 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 293 votes

[Mobile] Downloaded playlists do not load without an internet connection

Hey folks!We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error message saying "Something went wrong. Try again?". This is be...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error messag...
  • VoSubat
  • Newbie
  • 28407 Views
  • 214 comments
  • 320 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 28407 Views
  • 214 comments
  • 320 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
  • 16358 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 45 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 16358 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 45 votes

Spotify keeps playing hidden songs

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just suddenly start to play. Updates and new device didn’t ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just sud...
  • Abenteuerkitty
  • Newbie
  • 28607 Views
  • 139 comments
  • 237 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 28607 Views
  • 139 comments
  • 237 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
  • 23055 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 277 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 23055 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 277 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
  • 32850 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 441 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 32850 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 441 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
  • 63668 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 63668 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 votes