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Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
yesterday
RealNC
Casual Listener
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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
Wednesday
Edwardont
Casual Listener
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Superuser Contribution where is lyrics

PlanFreeCountryfranceDeviceasus x541uOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issueis there lyrics for songs in spotify?if yes how i can activate themif not could you add them plsss

baxshalee
Visitor
Plan Free Country france Device asus x541u Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue is there lyrics for songs in spotify?if yes how i can activate them if not could you add ...
2020-07-29 2:29:11 PM
2020-07-29 5:05:48 PM
Xenia
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Non-windows store version unavailable

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueAccording to the FAQ I need to uninstall the windows store version before I can install the .exe version. However, I can't find the app version available for download. The in...

finlshkd
Newbie
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue According to the FAQ I need to uninstall the windows store version before I can install the ....
2020-07-25 2:21:08 AM
2020-07-29 4:22:17 PM
Xenia
Moderator
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Spotify Web Player Doesn't Open

PlanPremium CountryPortugal DeviceDELL Desktop / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Operating SystemWindows 10 / Android 10 My Question or IssueI was listening to music on my DELL desktop using Google Chrome and suddenly it stopped. I tried refreshing the page,...

Kazuya98
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Portugal Device DELL Desktop / Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Operating System Windows 10 / Android 10 My Question or Issue I was ...
2020-07-29 2:51:25 PM
2020-07-29 2:56:51 PM
music1213
Casual Listener
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Spotify doesn't work with Discord

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify simply doesn't work with Discord in any way, shape, or form. I've tried every fix I found online to no avail, both apps are connected and linked to one another how...

HaminLord
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Israel Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify simply doesn't work with Discord in any way, shape, or form. I've tried every fix I fou...
2020-07-29 2:44:41 PM
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LYRICS

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueGood day! I just realized that the lyrics are available on Spotify on my mobile. My question is about the lyrics from Spotify on the PC. Thanks in advance.

Cuervos
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Argentina Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Good day! I just realized that the lyrics are available on Spotify on my mobile. My question is abou...
2020-07-28 5:03:15 PM
2020-07-29 2:08:50 PM
Jollof
Composer
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show album cover next to song on pc

on pc is there a way to show the album cover of a song in a playlist or liked songs next to the name of it similar to how it appears on mobile.i have premium if that matters.thank you

sparkle_nuts
Visitor
on pc is there a way to show the album cover of a song in a playlist or liked songs next to the name of it similar to how it appears on mobile. i have premium if that matters. thank you
2020-07-29 1:03:09 PM
2020-07-29 1:45:04 PM
Jollof
Composer
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Spotify non riproduce più alcun brano

Come da titolo, Spotify non riproduce più alcun tipo di brano sul computer, sia in streaming sia locale. Ho già provato svariatissime volte a disinstallare l'app e a reinstallarla, ma la situazione rimane la stessa..L'errore che viene riportato è: Or...

Francesco0
Visitor
Come da titolo, Spotify non riproduce più alcun tipo di brano sul computer, sia in streaming sia locale. Ho già provato svariatissime volte a disinstallare l'app e a reinstallarla, ma la situa...
2020-07-29 12:07:39 PM
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Superuser Contribution Heaphones aren't connecting

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy headphones are not connecting to my spotify desktop app but whenever I use Youtube or Netflix the headphones work. So I was wondering if there is any so...

anuk1234
Visitor
Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My headphones are not connecting to my spotify desktop app but whenever I use Y...
2020-07-26 8:14:51 PM
2020-07-29 8:40:36 AM
Elena
Moderator
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My Spotify desktop application keeps going offline randomly

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Razer Blade 15)Operating System(Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have this weird issue with the Desktop Spotify application. Every time I open the Spotify application, by-default it shows that the laptop isn't connec...

dhiru
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device (Razer Blade 15) Operating System (Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I have this weird issue with the Desktop Spotify application. Every time I op...
2020-07-28 12:08:44 AM
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dektop
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Solved!! Spotify can't play this right now

PlanPremiumDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify gives error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." no matter what song I try to play. Changing audio output ...

blanc9
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify gives error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you c...
2020-07-27 12:19:09 PM
2020-07-28 11:26:57 PM
blanc9
Casual Listener
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there is no "PITCH A SONG" button on the website

I can't add my own tracks because there is no "PITCH A SONG" buttonPlanFreeCountryRussiaDeviceXiaomiOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue

WAVEVELOCITY
Casual Listener
I can't add my own tracks because there is no "PITCH A SONG" button Plan Free Country Russia Device Xiaomi Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue
2020-07-25 2:17:49 PM
2020-07-28 10:18:51 PM
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[Desktop][Other] Spotify desktop app (Win 10) not responsive

Hello I've been using Spotify for about 5+ years and recently on my desktop and sometimes iPhone App it has been unresponsive. It will open and start playing music but won't let me skip the song or choose another song. And then halfway throughout the...

Donghoonlee96
Visitor
Hello I've been using Spotify for about 5+ years and recently on my desktop and sometimes iPhone App it has been unresponsive. It will open and start playing music but won't let me skip the song or c...
2020-07-28 7:15:42 AM
2020-07-28 5:52:15 PM
JadeRiver
Music Fan
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Shuffle keeps deactivating

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI'm often shifting between my own playlist or playlists made for me and I have noticed that it often deactivates the shuffle button. This has been an issue since I starte...

Adagio81
Regular
Plan Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I'm often shifting between my own playlist or playlists made for me and I have noticed...
2020-07-28 1:48:18 PM
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Problems with Chromecast (Not listed in device list + losing connection)

PlanPremiumCountry BrazilDevicePersonal ComputerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue When using Spotify App (obtained from windows store), I'm not able to stream it to my TV through chromecast as it does not appear in Devices List. But, if...

Arauggio
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Personal Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When using Spotify App (obtained from windows store), I'm not able t...
2018-10-22 12:30:17 AM
2020-07-28 5:28:27 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Add support for Google ChromeCast Audio?

I really can't believe I am still having to ask this question. The last 12 page thread on this full of people begging for a fix was marked as 'solved' (which it wasn't) and then locked for being old. Why is it I cannot cast audio from the Mac desktop...

Joekaz
Casual Listener
I really can't believe I am still having to ask this question. The last 12 page thread on this full of people begging for a fix was marked as 'solved' (which it wasn't) and then locked for be...
2019-01-16 6:40:47 PM
2020-07-28 5:26:20 AM
RibMan
Casual Listener
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Starting Spotify Connect on Windows Desktop App

Hi, I read in this forum that Spotify Connect has been implemented to the Windows Desktop App.But how to START Spotify Connect via my Windows 10 Computer? The "Other Devices" menue is not active.Spotify Connect activation only works via Android Smart...

TREVA
Roadie
Hi, I read in this forum that Spotify Connect has been implemented to the Windows Desktop App. But how to START Spotify Connect via my Windows 10 Computer? The "Other Devices" menue is not ...
2018-11-05 9:31:14 AM
2020-07-28 5:08:45 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Spotify onnect
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List of available devices incomplete

When I want to stream from my desktop app to other devices in my network, it shows nor my chromecast audio, nor my google home, UNLESS they are actively used at that moment. It seems this flaw is specific for the spotify desktop application because m...

Kaasplankje
Newbie
When I want to stream from my desktop app to other devices in my network, it shows nor my chromecast audio, nor my google home, UNLESS they are actively used at that moment. It seems this fl...
2018-11-24 1:32:20 PM
2020-07-28 5:07:52 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Scanning for chromecasts dont work.

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceGaming rig.Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI noticed that the windows desktop client can't find the Audio renderers on the network properly. But using something like VLC works perfectly same with Chrome br...

neotech
Regular
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Gaming rig. Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I noticed that the windows desktop client can't find the Audio renderers on the networ...
2019-03-12 12:38:50 PM
2020-07-28 5:04:04 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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chromecast audio
spotify desktop

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Google Home / Chromecast not visible from Windows Store App

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10, full updates My Question or IssueI run several Google Home Minis in my house. I can stream to them from Spotify for Android with no problems. From my laptop, I only see the Amazon Fire ...

D-Fence
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10, full updates My Question or Issue I run several Google Home Minis in my house. I can stream to them from Spoti...
2019-09-26 6:16:25 PM
2020-07-28 4:56:58 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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Windows store spotify doesn't see local google home speakers

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceWindows 10 Laptop - Spotify 1.1.16.522.g55a4b852 (Microsoft Store Version)Operating SystemWindows 10 Home Version 1903My Question or IssueI have 2 google home minis and a chromecast on my local network, they don'...

DIRKBLADE
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Windows 10 Laptop - Spotify 1.1.16.522.g55a4b852 (Microsoft Store Version) Operating System Windows 10 Home Version 1903 My Question or Issue I hav...
2019-10-04 4:47:52 PM
2020-07-28 4:55:10 AM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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