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New and Improved Android Widget

Spotify is bringing a new update to the home screen widget on Android devices. This update will help you get more out of it than before. The new widget will make it simpler and faster to access your favourite content on Spotify. So what is changing?H...

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[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues

Please read below for troubleshooting Spotify on your Android device. This guide contains fixes for most common issues as well as detail on how to create a new topic if you still are having problems. First thing to do before trying anything else is r...

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  • Daniel
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Solved!! The version of Spotify I have has completely different features than another free user.

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceAndroid PhonesMy Question or IssueMy dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without issue, and probably doesn't even know that shuffle's an option. We both h...

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  • Alex
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Spotify Connect Blank List?

StandardUSASamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveAndroid When I select "Spotify" as the input on my receiver and go to my phone to press the Devices button under a song, the list shows up with nothing. It has "How-to" connect to PC, Speaker, etc. Thats all there i...

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  • ...p with nothing.  It has "How-to" connect to PC, Speaker, etc.  Thats all there is, just a tutorial.   I tried to clear the app cache, reinstall Spotify, reset the router, ensure t...
  • GreenHawk84
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Spotify connect "Phone locked or spotify not in foreground", is there a workaround this?

DeviceMacbook Pro with MacOS 10.13 / Samsung Galaxy S7 with Android Oreo I connect my phone to my bluetooth speakers and while at home I play music through there, so I don't have to listen to all my computer sounds through the speakers. The problem i...

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  • Device Macbook Pro with MacOS 10.13 / Samsung Galaxy S7 with Android Oreo   I connect my phone to my bluetooth speakers and while at home I play music through there, so I don't h...
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Spotify won't connect to Chromecast (although visible in Devices Available list)

Hi,For a few weeks now I've been having problems connecting Spotify Premium Family (on Android) to my Chromecast Audio.The Chromecast unit shows up in the 'Devices available' list in Spotify.When I click it to connect, it shows "Connecting...", but a...

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  •  Hi, For a few weeks now I've been having problems connecting Spotify Premium Family (on Android) to my Chromecast Audio. The Chromecast unit shows up in the 'Devices available' list in S...
  • michaelelijah
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Solved!! Control volume on second device (Spotify Connect)

I'm not able to control volume on second device, according to thread below it should be possible? http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Ideas/Control-Volume-via-Spotify-Connect/idi-p/878921?nobounceDevice: Nexus 5Second: Galaxy Nexus Both running S...

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  • I'm not able to control volume on second device, according to thread below it should be possible? http://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Ideas/Control-Volume-via-Spotify-Connect/idi-p/878921?n...
  • fleischsaege
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Music Cast Yamaha and spotify connect

I've seen previous posts about this problem but never any clear answers.Yesterday everything worked fine but today my spotify won't connect to any of my two Yamaha speakers (yas-306 and Wx-010) using Spotify connect.They both show up, but after 10 se...

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  • I've seen previous posts about this problem but never any clear answers. Yesterday everything worked fine but today my spotify won't connect to any of my two Yamaha speakers (yas-306 and Wx-010) u...
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Solved!! Cannot connect to Google Home and Home Mini with Spotify 8.4.42.722 armV7

Out of sudden, probably since the latest Spotify Android app update, I cannot connect to my Google Home and Home Mini anymore. When I tell it to connect, it says "Verbinden..." (Connecting) for some seconds, the music actually starts streaming on the...

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  • Out of sudden, probably since the latest Spotify Android app update, I cannot connect to my Google Home and Home Mini anymore.  When I tell it to connect, it says "Verbinden..." (Connecting) f...
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    google cast
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Duplicate Scrobble through Connect when controlling Desktop app through Android app

Steps to reproduce. 1. Log into Spotify on a desktop.2. Ensure your settings are set up to scrobble to last.fm3. Play a track.4. With the same Spotify account, connect to the android app on a separate device.5. Ensure that the android settings are se...

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  • Steps to reproduce.   1. Log into Spotify on a desktop. 2. Ensure your settings are set up to scrobble to last.fm 3. Play a track. 4. With the same Spotify account, connect to the android a...
  • haelio
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    remote
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Spotify Connect Speaker does not show up

Hello,I´ve got the WiFi-Multiroom Speaker GGMM M3 which is said to be compatible with Spotify. Unfortunately, it does neither show up in the Spotify app for android nor in the desktop version. What can be wrong there? Best Regards

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  • Hello, I´ve got the WiFi-Multiroom Speaker GGMM M3 which is said to be compatible with Spotify. Unfortunately, it does neither show up in the Spotify app for android nor in the desktop version....
  • hvanderwalle
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    multiroom
    speaker
    Spotify
    wifi
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Shuffle and repeat are automatically canceled

When switching from a Playlist to other playback mode (radio, daily mix etc) shuffle and repeat are automatically deselected. From a PC you can force them back on again but on an android device it is not possible. They are replaced with like/dislike....

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  • ...he scenario: 1. Use Spotify connect on any Android device, with any Spotify version 2. Play any Playlist in shuffle+repeat. 3. Start any radio streaming from the device. 4. Switch back to play a...
  • the1pickle
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Marantz M-CR603 connects to Iphone and Mac but not to Android ?

Hi everyone, I've checked the forum and I know that M-CR603 is not "officially" listed as spotify connect compatible.Nonetheless, it works fine with :- my mac (through the system but not through the spotify app)- an iPhone (through the spotify app)Bu...

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  • Hi everyone,   I've checked the forum and I know that M-CR603 is not "officially" listed as spotify connect compatible. Nonetheless, it works fine with : - my mac (through the system but n...
  • Joe
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    Marantz
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Spotify connect only works for a few seconds then goes back to local play

Hello, i have a problem with spotify connect on my onkyo reciver ( TX-NR646)when is use spotify on my samsung galaxy s6 i go to availible devices and i see my onkyo there, when i select it it plays for like 5 seconds and then it returns the sound to ...

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  • Hello,   i have a problem with spotify connect on my onkyo reciver ( TX-NR646) when is use spotify on my samsung galaxy s6 i go to availible devices and i see my onkyo there, when i select i...
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    Onkyo
    Spotfy connect
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Spotify Connect works under wife's account on all devices but not on my account.. both premium

I've started having issues recently with spotify connect. I have been unable to connect either my android phone, android tablet, or windows 10 laptop to my samsung HW-J650 soundbar. I can connect devices to each other, but not to the bar. It doesn't ...

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  • I've started having issues recently with spotify connect. I have been unable to connect either my android phone, android tablet, or windows 10 laptop to my samsung HW-J650 soundbar. I can connect d...
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Spotify Connect with wifi hotspot

I have discovered an intereseting thing. I have recently installed a Tiny Audio M7 to make my old 70'ies amp smart. And this little Tiny is equiped with Spotify Connect. Unfortunately we dont have wifi installed in our cabin, and I then tested whethe...

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  • I have discovered an intereseting thing.    I have recently installed a Tiny Audio M7 to make my old 70'ies amp smart. And this little Tiny is equiped with Spotify Connect. U...
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Spotify connect from Android?

I have an Android Lollipop phone with Spotify and a speaker with Spotify Connect. I gather it's possible to use Connect between the two, but my screen shows nothing about Devices available. So how do I do it?

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  • I have an Android Lollipop phone with Spotify and a speaker with Spotify Connect.  I gather it's possible to use Connect between the two, but my  screen shows nothing about Devices a...
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[Android][Connect] Integration with Amazon Echo has a bug

The integration with the various Amazon devices has a serious bug that only happened recently. Both the desktop and Android applications don't show the echo/tap as an available device unless you command through echo to play Spotify. This only starts ...

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  • The integration with the various Amazon devices has a serious bug that only happened recently. Both the desktop and Android applications don't show the echo/tap as an available device unless you comm...
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[Android][Connect] Prevent Spotify from Autostarting / Autoplaying on Android

I'm a premium user and have been a member since 2011. Spotify regularly autostarts and autoplays on my Android phone (Moto X Pure Edition) connected to Bluetooth, even over the top of other audio apps (Pandora, Overdrive, Audible, PocketCasts). For e...

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  • I'm a premium user and have been a member since 2011. Spotify regularly autostarts and autoplays on my Android phone (Moto X Pure Edition) connected to Bluetooth, even over the top of other audio a...
  • TallMartin
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[Android][Connect] Fix Android APP

The android app doesn't function properly. The lockscreen widget doesn't appear most of the time. Navigation can't mute it to read directions over Bluetooth. Steering wheel controls don't work most of the time. I have to go in and close all my apps t...

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  • The android app doesn't function properly. The lockscreen widget doesn't appear most of the time. Navigation can't mute it to read directions over Bluetooth. Steering wheel controls don't work most o...
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[Android][Connect] Power Override

Why does Spotify cause my Tablet and phone to turn off within 5 minutes of the first use each day? Neither units turn off on any occassion (except low battery) untill I load and use Spotify.

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  • Why does Spotify cause my Tablet and phone to turn off within 5 minutes of the first use each day? Neither units turn off on any occassion (except low battery) untill I load and use Spotify.
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[All Platforms][Connect] Looking for car solution

I'm looking for something like 64GB or higher Media hub to sync music & Playlists to that has audio out via A/V, aux & Bluetooth preferably with a screen. I want to use it in my truck and do not want to shell out a grand for a new unit plus customiza...

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  • I'm looking for something like 64GB or higher Media hub to sync music & Playlists to that has audio out via A/V, aux & Bluetooth preferably with a screen. I want to use it in my truck an...
  • Daniel
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[Android][Connect] Huge problem

Koskoca albüm radyosu içinde veya herhangi bir çalma listesinde sadece 2-3 sarki dinleyebiliyorum. Sarkilar arasi gecis yapmıyor. Surekli takiliyor sarkilar. Programin ara yuzund sıkıntı yok bana verilen hizmette sıkıntı var. Ya da genel spotify icin...

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  • Koskoca albüm radyosu içinde veya herhangi bir çalma listesinde sadece 2-3 sarki dinleyebiliyorum. Sarkilar arasi gecis yapmıyor. Surekli takiliyor sarkilar. Programin ara yuzund sıkıntı yok bana ver...
  • Daniel
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