Spotify Free Won T Play Songs

24-05-2021 admin

If you have Premium, you can download your favorite songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts, so you can listen to them without an internet connection.

You can download up to 10,000 songs on a maximum of 5 different devices.

Note: If you use the free service you can download podcasts on mobile and tablet.

My spotify account won't play my music on both my Windows and android. I have the free version of Spotify. When I try to play it on my Windows, I can click on the song, but it just never starts. I have re-installed the updated version of Spotify and still nothing works. When I try to play music on m. Restart Echo and Phone or Computer. We shall start with the basic fixes first that tend to get.

Note: An internet connection is initially required for downloading. You need to go online at least once every 30 days to keep your music and podcasts downloaded.

Select your device below for more information:

Download music

Note: It’s not possible to download albums or podcasts in the desktop app.

Go to the playlist you want to download.
Switch Download on .

A green arrow indicates the download was successful.

Set the app to Offline Mode

Note: In Offline Mode, you can only play music you’ve downloaded.

Open Spotify.
For Mac: In the Apple menu at the top of the screen, click Spotify.
For Windows: Click File in the Windows menu at the top of the screen.
Select Offline Mode.

Download music and podcasts

Go to the playlist, album, or podcast you want to download.
Tap to download.
Note: On Android, tap Download on to download an album or playlist.

A green arrow indicates the download was successful.

Note: Podcasts you download are automatically saved to Your Library .

Set the app to Offline Mode

Note: In Offline Mode, you can only play music and podcasts you’ve downloaded.

Tap Home .
Tap Settings .
Tap Playback.
Switch Offline on.

Download with mobile data

By default, downloading with mobile data is disabled. To enable it:

Tap Home .
Tap Settings .
Tap Music Quality.
Under Download, switch on Download using cellular.

Tip: We recommend downloading over WiFi to avoid mobile data charges.

Not working?

Check out I need help with my downloads.

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

Spotify Won't Play Next Song

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.

Spotify Won't Play Some Songs

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:

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.

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?