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Use the app to play music files stored on your device, which we call local files.

Streaming music to AirPlay-enabled speakers is easy-if the app's developer built it with that in mind. Music from any Apple AirPlay-enabled app (like Spotify or Pandora).
For Mac: Click (AirPlay Video) in the video playback controls, then choose Turn Off AirPlay. What apps and services can be used with AirPlay? If the (AirPlay Video) or (AirPlay Audio) icon is displayed in an app or service, you can use AirPlay to stream content. For detailed information for AirPlay, refer to the following website.

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Bear in mind that when using Spotify Connect with your MusicCast-enabled device, you have to connect directly from the Spotify app (not the MusicCast Controller app), as shown in the sequence below: Note: There may be times when your MusicCast device will not appear in the “devices available” menu within the Spotify app, even when the phone.

On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
Add the files to a new playlist.
Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
Go to Settings > Local Files and switch on Local audio files.
Note: You need to allow Spotify to find devices in the prompt that shows.
Download the playlist with your local files.

Didn’t work?

Make sure:

You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
The app is up-to-date on both devices
Your device is up-to-date
The Spotify app has access to your local network. Check in your iPhone/iPad settings under Spotify

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On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
Add the files to a new playlist.
Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
Download the playlist with your local files.

Didn’t work?

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Make sure:

You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
The app is up-to-date on both devices
Your device is up-to-date

Click , then Settings.
Scroll to Local Files and switch Show Local Files on.
Switch off any sources you don't want.
Click ADD A SOURCE to select another folder.

Music from that folder is now in Local Files in the menu on the left.

Supported file types

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Note: Some of your files may be protected in restricted formats. Install QuickTime on your computer to allow most of these tracks to be played on Spotify.

.mp3
.m4p (unless it contains video)
.mp4 (if QuickTime is installed on your computer)

The iTunes lossless format (M4A) isn't supported.

If your file isn’t supported, we do our best to match it with songs from the Spotify catalog. The version we match with might differ from the original.

Last updated: 24 September, 2020

Community Answers

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For steps on how to play Spotify on your TV, check out Spotify on TV.

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To see if your TV supports the Spotify app, go to the app store on your TV and search for Spotify. If your TV isn't listed, you can upgrade it with a soundbar or streamer that supports Spotify Connect.

For more info on the types of devices Spotify is available on, check out Spotify Everywhere.

Play directly from the TV app

If the Spotify TV app isn’t working for you:

Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
Check your internet connection is strong. Try playing something else to test it.
Check your TV app store for any updates to the Spotify app.
Check your TV's software is up-to-date. If you don't know, check with the manufacturer for how to check and update the version software.
Check your TV is supported by Spotify. You can check this at Spotify Everywhere or with the device’s manufacturer.

Still not working?

Restart your TV.
Restart your WiFi.
Delete the Spotify app, then reinstall it onto your TV.
If possible, try a different WiFi connection.

If the problem persists, you may need to perform further troubleshooting on your device or WiFi connection. Check out the support sites for the service provider or device manufacturer for help.

Play from a phone or tablet

If Spotify Connect isn’t working for you:

Make sure your TV is supported by Spotify. You can check this at Spotify Everywhere or with the device’s manufacturer.
If this is the first time playing to the TV from your phone/tablet, make sure they're both connected to the same WiFi network. (E.g. if your device’s connected to 4G instead of WiFi, it probably won't work).
Make sure you have the latest version of Spotify in your device.
Check all devices' software is up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices' manufacturer for how to check and update the version software.
Check you're not trying to play local files, as they aren’t supported by Connect.

Still not working?

Restart the Spotify app.
Close any other apps you’re not using.
Restart your devices.
Restart your WiFi.
If possible, try a different WiFi connection on the device you're playing from (i.e. your mobile or tablet).

If the problem persists, you may need to perform further troubleshooting on your device or WiFi connection. Check out the support sites for the service provider or device manufacturer for help.

If AirPlay isn't working for you:

Make sure all devices are on the same WiFi network. (E.g. if your device’s connected to 4G instead of WiFi, it probably won't work).
Make sure all devices' software is up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices' manufacturer for how to check and update the version software.

Still not working?

Restart the Spotify app.
Close any other apps you’re not using.
Restart your devices.
Restart your WiFi.
If possible, try a different WiFi connection.

If the problem persists, you may need to perform further troubleshooting on your device or WiFi connection. Check out the support sites for the service provider or Apple AirPlay for help.

If you’re having trouble with Spotify and your Chromecast device:

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Check the device you're playing from is connected to the same WiFi network as your Chromecast. (E.g. if your device’s connected to 4G instead of WiFi, it probably won't work).
Make sure your Chromecast software is up-to-date.
Make sure you have the latest version of Spotify in your device.
Check you're not trying to play local files, as they aren’t supported by Chromecast.

Still not working?

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Restart the Spotify app.
Close any other apps you’re not using.
Restart your devices.
Restart your WiFi.
If possible, try a different WiFi connection.

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For more Chromecast troubleshooting tips, you can visit Google’s Help Centre.

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If the problem persists, you may need to perform further troubleshooting on your device or WiFi connection. Check out the support sites for the service provider or device manufacturer for help.