Spotify Pairing App

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Spotify Pairing Pin

For steps to play Spotify in your car, check out Spotify in the car.

If you need help, pick an option below:

Note: Some cars require Spotify Premium.

If the Spotify app on your car’s media system isn’t working, try these steps:

  • Make sure your car’s connected to the internet.
  • Use another app on your car's media system to check the internet connection is strong enough.
  • Restart the app.
  • Restart your car (by turning the ignition off then on again).
  • If possible, delete the Spotify app then reinstall it.

If that didn’t work:

  • Check your car’s media system for any updates to the Spotify app.
  • Check with your car's stereo manufacturer for any updates to the firmware/operating system.

If the problem persists, reach out to your car/stereo manufacturer for further help.

If your Bluetooth connection isn't working:

  • Make sure your device has sufficient power.
  • Check the software for both devices is up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices' manufacturer for how to check and update the software version.
    Note: To update your car’s media system, you may need to reach out to your car’s manufacturer.
  • Try turning Bluetooth off on other nearby Bluetooth devices you aren’t currently using.
    Note: Most Bluetooth audio devices can’t connect to multiple source devices at a time. Be sure to disconnect any current connections to use it with another device.
  • Try closing the Spotify app on your device while establishing the connection.

Once you’ve checked the above, try restarting the connection:

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  1. Turn off the Bluetooth on your car’s media system.
  2. With the Bluetooth settings on your mobile/tablet switched on, delete the information of the car.
    Tip: The setting to delete is often called ‘forget’.
  3. Turn Bluetooth off and back on for your mobile/tablet.
  4. Turn the Bluetooth on your car’s media system back on.
  5. Allow approximately 20 seconds for your mobile/tablet to detect your car. Once it appears, select it to pair.
  6. Open Spotify and play something. The sound should now come from your speaker.

Didn't work?

You may need to set your car as a default device or allow media sharing. Try looking for those options in the Bluetooth settings of the device you’re playing from.

If the problem persists, check out the support site for your devices’ manufacturers.

If your aux or USB cable isn't working, make sure it's the correct cable for your device. Even if it is, it's worth trying a different one in case it's damaged.

If you’re connecting via USB cable, make sure your car’s media system is updated to the latest firmware version.

You can also try these alternative ways to play Spotify in your car.

Be sure your car’s supported by Android Auto. Then, check out the Android Auto support site.

Be sure your car’s supported by CarPlay. Then, check out the CarPlay support site.

You can play Spotify directly from your TV, or by using your phone, tablet, or desktop as a remote.

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.

Get started

  1. Download Spotify from your TV app store.
  2. Log in one of these three ways to play:
    • With Spotify Connect.
    • With your Spotify email address and password.
      Note: If you usually log in with Facebook, use Spotify Connect to log in instead.
    • With a PIN. Select LOG IN WITH PIN. Then, on your phone or computer, go to www.spotify.com/pair and enter the pin you see on your screen.

You can listen to Spotify on your TV by using the Spotify app on your phone as a remote.

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For more information, check out Spotify Connect.

4th Generation and onward

You can download the Spotify app directly from the App Store on your Apple TV.

To use your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad as a remote with your Apple TV, check out Spotify Connect.

1st-3rd Generation

With AirPlay, you can use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to play Spotify on an Apple TV, AirPlay compatible speaker, or another Mac.

Google Chromecast lets you play Spotify from your phone, tablet, desktop, or web browser to a TV.

For help setting up, visit the Google Chromecast support site.

To use your phone or tablet as a remote with your Chromecast device, check out Spotify Connect.

Listen as you game, or simply play Spotify on your TV with your PlayStation 3™, PlayStation 4™, Xbox One, or Nvidia Shield.

Need help?

Make sure your Spotify and your devices’ software are up-to-date. If you don't know, check with your devices’ manufacturers for how to update the version software.

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If you're having trouble, check out I can't play Spotify on my TV.

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Check out other articles on our support site for help with your Spotify account, payments, listening offline, or if you can’t play music.