How to Add and Listen to Spotify on Android Auto

Adding Spotify to your Android Auto can significantly enhance your driving experience. As Spotify is officially available on Android Auto, the setup process is pretty simple, and it can be done in minutes. You need to integrate the Spotify app on your Android phone with your vehicle’s infotainment system. Once done, you can listen to millions of songs and podcasts from Spotify while driving. This article will guide you in accessing Spotify on your car’s Android Auto.

Steps to Integrate Spotify with Android Auto

As mentioned, you need to add Spotify to Android Auto using your Android smartphone through Settings or the Android Auto app. Before that, make sure to install the Spotify app from the Play Store.

Via Smartphone Settings

• Look for Android Auto Settings: Launch the smartphone Settings and search for Android Auto.

• Access Customize Launcher: Once found, open Android Auto and click Customize Launcher under the General tab.

• Add Spotify: Look for the Spotify app and tick the box near it. Thus, the app will display on Android Auto.

Via Android Auto App

• Open App Settings: Launch the Android Auto app and open General Settings.

• Add Spotify app: Tap Customize Launcher and choose the Spotify app. The Spotify app will appear on your car’s Android Auto.

How to Use Spotify on Android Auto

To enjoy Spotify’s music and audio content, you’ll need an account. If you don’t have one, create a Spotify account using either the email address or mobile number. Existing users should log in with their Spotify credentials. While Spotify offers a free version, it includes ads. For an ad-free experience, consider subscribing to their premium plan on its official website, which starts at $11.99 per month.

Spotify Interface Overview

Click the Spotify app icon shown on your Car’s infotainment and the app will open. The app will load the default screen where you can see Home, Recently Played, Browse, Liked Songs, Favorite Album, and Your Library tabs.

When engaging with a song on Spotify, your screen will display various controls,

• Play and Pause Button: To pause the song, simply click the button once. click it again to resume playback.
• Backward Button: To restart the current song from the beginning, press the backward-pointing arrow next to the Play/Pause button once. Press it twice to go back to the previous track.
• Forward Button: It is represented by an arrow pointing forward. This button skips the current track and plays the next song in your playlist.
• Shuffle Button: Tap this button to enable the random playback of songs. Tapping it once more will turn off the shuffle function.
• More Options: By clicking the button with three dots, you can access additional features such as Favorites/Liked Songs, Radio, and Loop.
• Queue: Located at the top of the screen, the Queue button allows you to view the upcoming songs that will play after the current track.

Listen to Spotify Songs Offline

To enjoy your favorite playlists and songs offline on Android Auto, you need to download them to your phone. Follow these steps to get started:

• Look for Song: Open the Spotify app on your smartphone and search for the song, album, or playlist.
• Add the Song: Pick the song and hit the + icon or the Add to Library option. The song will be saved in the library or on a custom playlist.

• Download the song: Tap the Download button. The song will download and be ready to listen offline on Android Auto.

Control Spotify on Android Auto via Voice Commands

Spotify can be operated in your vehicle through voice commands for a more convenient experience. To start, activate Google Assistant by either pressing the voice command button, tapping the microphone icon, or saying, “Hey, Google.” Then, dictate your desired action, and Google Assistant will carry it out immediately.

These are just a few voice commands you can use with Spotify on Android Auto.

• “Hey Google, Play (song or podcast name) on Spotify.”
• “Hey Google, Increase or Decrease the volume.”
• “Hey Google, Skip this song.”

When you’re on the go with a group, everyone can manage Spotify songs, playlists, podcasts, and more. This is possible if all devices are logged into the same account. After logging in to the same account on multiple devices, you can control the Spotify functions from any device.

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