If you’re a Spotify user with an Apple TV, you’re well aware of a big glaring omission as far as tvOS apps are concerned. Indeed, we have waited for 1 and a half year since the Apple TV (4th generation) arrived in stores, and there’s still no official Spotify app for tvOS. There has been quite a fuss made of Apple's approach to the HomePod, with a lot of people calling it an walled garden affair. However, that's not strictly true – you can stream Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, Pandora, your favourite internet radio stations and a whole lot more on a HomePod using AirPlay.
For steps on how to play Spotify on your TV, check out Spotify on TV.
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:
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- 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.
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If you’re having trouble with Spotify and your Chromecast device:
- 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?
- 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.
For more Chromecast troubleshooting tips, you can visit Google’s Help Centre.
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.
Spotify App: we're dying to have on our new Apple TV
If you’re a Spotify user with an Apple TV, you’re well aware of a big glaring omission as far as tvOS apps are concerned. Indeed, we have waited for 1 and a half year since the Apple TV (4th generation) arrived in stores, and there’s still no official Spotify app for tvOS.
Although Spotify Inc. never revealed plans to release Apple TV versions of their app yet, it still seems likely that Spotify will simply avoid creating an app for tvOS due to competition restrictions with Apple Music - arrived to the Apple TV shortly after the new set-top went on sale. Frustrated with the news? Don't worry! As Sidify Music Converter, a third-party software, will allow Spotify free and Premium users to sync playlists and albums from Spotify to Apple TV 4.
Part 1: Rip Spotify Music to MP3 with Sidify Music Converter
Part 2: Stream Music from Windows PC to Apple TV 4
Part 1: Rip Spotify Music to MP3 with Sidify Music Converter
Spotify music files are streamed audio, and it is troublesome for people who would like to enjoy Spotify music on any device as they like. Sidify Music Converter (For Mac | For Windows) is a professional Spotify to MP3 Converter aiming to download Spotify music as MP3 format. What's more, this converter enables to keep lossless quality as original audio and ID3 tags information.
In the following guide, we would convert Spotify music to plain MP3 format with the Windows version of Sidify Music Converter as an example. It is available for free to try, but once the trial is over you’ll need to pick up the license which is $39.95.
Sidify Music Converter
- Download Spotify music to MP3, AAC , FLAC, WAV without Premium;
- Stream Spotify Music for free without ads;
- Burn Spotify Music to CD or share to others via Cloud Drive;
- Use Spotify music as your iPhone or Android ringtone.
Step 1 Import Music from Spotify to Sidify
Launch the Sidify program and Spotify will be opened automatically. Then click' icon to import Spotify music.
Step 2Drag & drop a song link or Playlist link from Spotify to Sidify Music converter
Step 3Once added the music successfully, you can click setting button to change the basic parameters (Including Output format, Output quality and Conversion Mode, etc). Here you can choose format as MP3, AAC, FLAC or WAV and adjust output quality up to 320 kbps.
Step 4 Click 'Convert' button to download Spotify music to MP3 format without losing original audio quality.
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Step 5 After conversion, you can click on 'Converted' button to easily find the downloaded MP3 file in the top right corner.
Part Two: Stream Music from Windows PC to Apple TV 4
One of the nice features of the Apple TV is the functionality to access media content on your Windows or Mac including music, video and photographs. Both the device and Apple TV must be configured to use the same iTunes account, so you need to import your music from your computer into iTunes Client firstly.
Step 1 To use Home Sharing, make sure that your computer and Apple TV are on the same home network. In some cases, you might need an Internet connection.
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Step 2Configure your computer: In iTunes, go to File > Home Sharing and choose Turn on Home Sharing. Enter your Apple ID and password, then click Turn on Home Sharing.
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Step 3 Set up Home Sharing on Apple TV: On your Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings Accounts> Home Sharing .
Choose 'Turn on Home Sharing', then enter your Apple ID and password.
Step 4 Once you’ve configured all your devices using the same Apple ID, you can highlight Computers app on your Apple TV. Libraries from your shared computer appear, and you can start playing music from your Windows or Mac computer on Apple TV.
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In this way, it becomes more convenient to stream Spotify songs on Apple TV 4 freely.
Note : The free trial version of Sidify Music Converter enables us to convert 3-minute sample to evaluate the final outcome for each audio file, you can unlock the time limitation by purchasing the full version.