You can play Spotify directly from your TV, or by using your phone, tablet, or desktop as a remote.
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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.
Get started
- Download Spotify from your TV app store.
- 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.
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?
Recently Played Spotify Mac 10
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.
Recently Played Spotify Mac App
If you're having trouble, check out I can't play Spotify on my TV.
Clear Recently Played Spotify
Check out other articles on our support site for help with your Spotify account, payments, listening offline, or if you can’t play music.