Can I play Spotify on my Google Home speaker, and if so, how do I set it up to be the default music player? I want to be able to just say "Hey Google, play music" and have it automatically start playing from my Spotify account, without me having to specify "on Spotify" every time. Also, if I have multiple Spotify accounts linked to different Google accounts in the household, how do I make sure my Spotify account is the one being used on this particular Google Home? Are there any limitations to playing Spotify on Google Home, like only being able to use a premium Spotify account, or certain playback controls that aren’t available via voice commands? Finally, if I’m experiencing issues playing Spotify on my Google Home, what are some common troubleshooting steps I can take?

Answer

Yes, you can play Spotify on Google Home devices.

Setting up Spotify on Google Home:

1. Open the Google Home app: On your smartphone or tablet, launch the Google Home app.

2. Go to Settings: Tap on your profile icon (usually in the upper right-hand corner), then select "Settings." Alternatively, look for a "Settings" option directly on the main screen.

3. Link your Music Services: Scroll down and find "Music." Select "Music."

4. Choose Spotify: You should see a list of available music services. Find Spotify.

5. Link Accounts: Tap the "Link" or "+ Link Account" button next to Spotify. This will redirect you to a Spotify login page.

6. Log into Spotify: Enter your Spotify username and password (or log in via Facebook or Google if that’s how you registered).

7. Grant Permissions: Spotify will ask for permission to access your Google account and vice versa. Grant the necessary permissions.

8. Spotify is Linked: Once the linking process is complete, Spotify will be listed as your default music service (or you can choose it as the service to use).

Controlling Spotify on Google Home:

• Voice Commands: The primary way to control Spotify on Google Home is through voice commands. Here are some examples:

  • "Hey Google, play [song/artist/album/playlist] on Spotify."
  • "Hey Google, play some music on Spotify." (This will play music based on your listening history.)
  • "Hey Google, play my Daily Mix on Spotify."
  • "Hey Google, play on Spotify."
  • "Hey Google, next song."
  • "Hey Google, pause."
  • "Hey Google, resume."
  • "Hey Google, stop."
  • "Hey Google, volume up/down."
  • "Hey Google, what’s playing?"
  • "Hey Google, like this song" (this adds the song to your Liked Songs playlist in Spotify).
  • "Hey Google, shuffle."
  • "Hey Google, repeat."

• Google Home App: You can also control playback from the Google Home app:

  • Open the Google Home app.
  • Tap on the Google Home device you want to control.
  • You should see playback controls at the bottom of the screen, allowing you to pause, play, skip, adjust the volume, and more.
  • You can cast directly from the Spotify app to a Google Home device (look for the "Connect to a device" icon in the Spotify app).

Troubleshooting:

• Account Linking Issues: If you have trouble linking your accounts, make sure you’re using the correct Spotify credentials. Also, ensure you haven’t already linked Spotify to a different Google account. Try unlinking and relinking the accounts.

• "I can’t do that" or "Something went wrong": These generic errors can be caused by various factors. Try restarting your Google Home device and your Wi-Fi router. Make sure your Google Home device is properly connected to your Wi-Fi network.

• Wrong Account Playing: If your Google Home device is playing music from the wrong Spotify account, make sure the correct account is linked in the Google Home app. If other people in your household have linked their Spotify accounts, Google Home might default to the wrong one.

• Spotify Premium Required for Specific Control: While you can use Spotify Free on Google Home, some features, such as playing specific songs on demand, are only available with a Spotify Premium subscription. With the free tier, you’re generally limited to shuffle play of playlists and radio stations.

• Music Stuttering or Cutting Out: This is usually a Wi-Fi issue. Make sure your Google Home device is within range of your Wi-Fi router and that there are no obstructions interfering with the signal. You might also try moving the router closer to the Google Home device.

Multi-Room Audio:

You can group multiple Google Home devices together to play Spotify in multiple rooms simultaneously. Create a speaker group in the Google Home app, and then specify that group when you give your voice command (e.g., "Hey Google, play [song] on Spotify on [group name]").