Google Home App Not Connecting To Spotify

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Voice-activated speakers are some of the hottest gifts this holiday season, and the GoogleHome, Hub, Max, and Mini are no exceptions. If you just unwrapped one of these smart home devices, you probably can’t wait for it to fill your home with your favorite music, podcasts, and more—as soon as you set up the darn thing.

It’s easy, we promise. All you need is Google Home, your Spotify account info, and your smartphone or tablet with the Google Home app. Here’show to connect your Google Home to Spotify:

  1. First, download the Google Home app from the Google Play or App store, and follow the prompts to set up your new Google Home device.
  2. Once connected, go to “Settings,” select “Music,” and then tap “Spotify” to set it as your default music service.
  3. Your Google Home app will ask you to link your Google and Spotify accounts. Have your Spotify username and password handy to start listening even faster.

Go ahead and test out your gadget’s skills. Try asking Google to play your favorite artists, songs, and playlists by saying:

“Okay Google…”

  • “Play Spotify.”
  • “Play my Discover Weekly.”
  • “Play hip-hop music.”
  • “Play ‘Angel’ by Lionel Richie.”
  • “Pause.”
  • “Like this song.”
  • “Skip forward 20 seconds.”
  • “Play the next song.”
  • “What’s playing?”
  • “What’s this album?”

For: iOS and Android

Get lost in the music, not the road!

Spotify has teamed up with Google Maps for an easier way to navigate your journey and control your music on the go.

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Get started

Note: You need both Spotify and Google Maps installed on your phone.

Just connect Google Maps to Spotify one of these two ways.

While in navigation:

Spotify And Google Home

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  1. Tap the bottom of the map screen (where it shows estimated time to destination).
  2. Select Settings.
  3. For iPhone/iPad, select Music playback controls.
    For Android, select Show media playback controls.
  4. Select Spotify and accept the terms to connect your account.

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Or, through Google Maps’ Settings:

  1. Open Google Maps.
  2. Open the main menu in the top-left.
  3. Select the gear icon for Settings.
  4. Choose Navigation.
  5. For iPhone/iPad, select Music playback controls.
    For Android, select Show media playback controls.
  6. Select Spotify and accept the terms to connect your account.
  7. Spotify will then be available while in an active navigation session.

Once connected, you’ll find music controls at the bottom of your navigation map. Tap the Spotify logo to browse more playing options.