Is it possible to play local files across multiple devices?

[devin1229]

I've added local files to my primary desktop and phone, however, I have additional devices that I'd like to be able to access local files. If I go to my playlist where these files are, they're greyed out and say "this content is unavailable."

This is also true when trying to use the Spotify built-in app in Android Automotive infotainment systems.

[Alex · Accepted solution]

Hi there @devin1229,

Thanks for the post.

Local files can only be played on the devices which they're stored on. This includes your phone and PC. Unfortunately, they can't be played on other Spotify enabled devices.

You should be able to play them if you're connected via Bluetooth though.

More info on how to import local files across your devices can be found in this article.

Hope this info clears things up.

[pastelkotokers]

Why the **bleep** did you change this? It was possible to play local files from PC on mobile or another device before, as long as they were on the same Wi-Fi when downloading. What's the point of changing that? Making the experience worse for your users? Absolutely idiotic.

[ul-kkipcme_hj]

what you need to do is to add the song to a playlist en download the playlist on your phone, etc. while on the same wifi network.

[Magn2138]

I recently had some issues but following this guide helped me:

https://reddit.com/r/truespotify/s/aVdqQm5Kxm

After the first step all the local songs were available on my phone again

[Cloudy88]

BEST ADVICE EVER!!! Thank you!

[user-removed]

cloudy88 you said "BEST ADVICE EVER!!! Thank you!" - which one's advice? Magn2138 or ul-kkipcme_hj  ?? Thx for any pointer...

[w_-fr1omi5qsi]

Plan

Premium

Country

United States

Device

Google Pixel 6

Operating System

Android

My Question or Issue

When in a jam where we play songs which are local files, the songs play fine, but the cover art isn't displayed if I'm in someone else's jam (but does display for me if it's my jam). Interestingly a preview of the cover art does show when the song is further out in the queue, but once the song is next the preview becomes the grey default.