If you want to use controls specific to Spotify (e.g. Volume up/down for Spotify only), there's a list of them here. However, you have to be in the Spotify app to be able to do this. If you want to assign hotkeys which work outside the app, you need to use a third-party app such as Toastify and AutoHotkey. Hope that helps ?. In case you still are getting the Spotify Connect music controls for your other device, you can set your smartphone Spotify app offline. For that, go to Spotify app settings and navigate to the “Playback” option. Now, toggle on the “Offline” option which will put your Spotify app offline. After a public testing period, Spotify has officially enabled Siri voice control with its latest iOS app update. Along with the most recent version of the Spotify app, you’ll need a device. Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. To play this content, you'll need the Spotify app. The Djay app is a good example as it allows you to mix every track on Spotify with the help of virtual mixing decks. It also comes with a function called “Automix AI” that might be useful if you’re looking to just forego the duties of DJing and just want a crude DJ mix for a party.
The right playlist can make or break your workout. Just like you need the right gear and tools to up your fitness game, listening to your favorite tunes will undoubtedly get you in the mood to slay that run or indoor workout. That’s where the Spotify–Connect & Control app on Fitbit Charge 4 and Fitbit smartwatches comes in.* Now, Fitbit and Spotify work together better than ever—and you can control your music and podcasts all from your wrist. Plus, switch devices with the Spotify Connect feature, all without missing a beat. What’s not to love about that?
How to start using the Spotify app on Fitbit Charge 4 and Fitbit Smartwatches:
- First make sure the app is installed on your Fitbit watch or tracker and you have connected your Spotify Premium account. Don’t have a Spotify Premium account? Try Premium for free.¹
- In the Fitbit app, tap the Today tab > your profile picture > your device image > Apps.
- Tap the gear icon next to Spotify.
- Tap Log In and follow the on-screen instructions to log in to your Spotify Premium account.
- Open the Spotify app on your phone and begin playing music or a podcast.
(Note that the Spotify app on your smartwatch and tracker don’t support playing music offline. This means that your paired phone must be connected to the internet and remain nearby with the Fitbit app running in the background.)
- Open the Spotify app on your watch and tracker to then control playback on-the-go.
- Tap the devices icon to switch between devices. To see a device, you must have the Spotify app open on that device and be logged in to your account. Up to 8 devices are listed.
Make the most of Spotify on your Fitbit watch and tracker:
Connect anytime to Bluetooth-enabled devices. First, open the Spotify app on your phone, laptop, or tablet, then…
Use the controls. This one’s pretty self-explanatory, but you can do so byhitting play, pause, skipping forward on songs, and skipping back songs.*
Save tracks. Tap the heart to Like (?) your fave tunes and save them to your library of “Liked Songs.”
Put your music on shuffle. Tap the shuffle icon to switch up the order your tracks play in.
With the Spotify Connect feature, you can select which device you want to play Spotify on. There are hundreds of Spotify Connect devices including your phone, laptop, TV, PlayStation, Google Home, Amazon Echo, smart speakers and wireless speakers (must be a Connect-enabled speaker), and more.**
Select Recently Played playlists. Change from your favorite playlist to a Recently Played podcast and then back again. Not feeling particularly motivated or inspired by your music choices? Fans of Spotify’s “Discover Weekly” and “Release Radar” playlists should know that the algorithm won’t fail you when it comes to these fresh tunes, delivered to your fave streaming service on a weekly basis.
Stumped on what to listen to? You can also take your pick from Spotify’s popular selection of curated Workout playlists. Simply select the Workouts playlist on your watch. Here you’ll be able to choose from a range of playlists to get you in the zone, from the “Motivation Mix” to “Throwback Workout” and more. Alternately, you can pick according to the kind of workout you’ll be doing, with plenty of power mixes carefully curated for yogis to runners and cardio lovers alike.
Here’s what it looks like on the Fitbit Charge 4:
Available on Fitbit Charge 4 and Fitbit smartwatches.
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¹Terms and conditions apply. Open only to users who haven’t already tried Premium.
*Volume control is not currently supported.
**You also might need to be playing Spotify on your Spotify Connect device first before it shows up as a device in the Spotify app on your Fitbit. Learn more about Spotify Connect devices and how they work here.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
Spotify changed the way people listen to and discover new music. It has become a force to be reckoned with, and only a few can match the fantastic music streaming service. I recently started using Spotify, and I faced a little trouble getting it to work. Spotify was not working on my Windows 10 PC though it worked fine on my Android.
It took me some time to go through all the settings and sift through the support forums to find solutions that actually worked. Without further ado, here is a list of solutions that will help you resolve the same and get Spotify working on your Windows 10 computer.
1. Relaunch Spotify
It is possible that the Spotify app didn’t launch correctly and this may have led to an error. To check, simply click on the red ‘x’ on the right side of the window to close Spotify. Give it some time to shut completely.
Wait a few seconds and relaunch to check if everything is working as intended. If not, don’t worry, we have got more tricks up our sleeve.
2. Reboot PC
I keep recommending this solution in almost all of my Windows 10 guides. Rebooting the PC is a good idea to resolve errors without doing much of tinkering around things. Simply click on the Windows icon and select Restart.
It will take a few moments, so you can take this time to decide what you want to listen to next on Spotify.
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Read More3. Task Manager
Several users reported that killing the process associated with Spotify in the Task Manager helped them resolve the issue. Sometimes, the process never stops properly or continues to run even after the app is closed. And when you launch an app, like Spotify, Windows gets confused because according to it, Spotify is already running. Dumb, I know. That happens even though you have closed the app.
To kill the process, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc shortcut on your keyboard to launch the Task Manager and under the Processes tab, look for Spotify.
When you do, right-click on it to open options and select End task. Wait for a few moments until Spotify disappears from the Task manager. Now relaunch it to check if it is working or not.
4. Hardware Acceleration
Many Spotify users have claimed that unchecking the Hardware Acceleration option helped them bring sanity to their life. If you can open the Spotify window, press the Alt key on your keyboard and under the File menu, select View.
Now uncheck the Hardware Acceleration option and close Spotify. Wait a few moments and relaunch it again to check if it is working or not.
5. Reinstall Spotify
If you are still haven't managed to fix Spotify, then it's possible that there is something wrong with the installation files of Spotify. Do not skip this paragraph thinking uninstalling means clicking on the Uninstall option in Control Panel. There is more to it.
Hit the Windows key on your keyboard and right-click on Spotify to select the Uninstall option.
If the app asks you for confirmation, click OK. Now Press the Windows key+E on your keyboard to open the File Explorer and navigate to the below folder structure.
You need to delete the Spotify folder here. If you are unable to view AppData under YourUsername, right-click on Quick access and select Options.
Under the View tab, click on Show hidden files, folders, and drives option and then click on Apply and OK. You can now see the hidden folder named AppData.
Do not install Spotify from the Windows Store. A Spotify support staff has recommended users to install it using the ‘full installer package.’ That means follow the link shared below and install it from there.
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Read More6. Update Drivers
Spotify uses audio drivers to deliver music to your ears, and if the drivers are missing or not up to date, you are in a fix. Download Driver Easy using the link below. Run the program. Driver Easy will scan your Windows OS and suggest missing drivers for many apps including audio if any.
If you find audio in the list, follow the steps to download and install the latest version. The free version will work fine. However, note that you can only download one driver at a time as the free version doesn’t support parallel downloads. Still, it saves time as you don’t have to hunt for the drivers on the wild web manually. If you can, you may go that route. Either way, update your audio drivers.
Download Driver Easy7. Compatibility & Admin Mode
Navigate to the folder where you have Spotify installed on your drive. Usually, it’s the C drive. Right-click on the Spotify.exe file and select Properties. That will only work if you have installed Spotify using the link I shared above in the point 5, and are using an OS older than Windows 10. If you don’t meet both the criteria, skip this point.
Under the Compatibility tab, select Run this program in compatibility mode for and select the Windows OS version that you are using.
In the same tab, also select Run this program as an administrator. Click on Apply and OK. Relaunch Spotify and check if the issue is resolved.
Discover, Listen, Repeat
Spotify is a fantastic app for music streaming which you can use to discover new music and listen to them. It sucks when the app fails to work on Windows 10. Some users have suggested using the web version as a workaround, but that is not really a solution, just an alternative. You might do it if none of the above solutions worked for you.
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