How to Add and Play Spotify on Streamlabs (Step-by-Step)

Part 1. How to Set Up Streamlabs for Spotify

Adding Spotify to Streamlabs is the first step if you want to control your music during a stream or recording. New to Streamlabs? No problem. Log in with your Streamlabs ID, set up your webcam and microphone, and pick a plan that works for you. Once you are ready, you have a small studio on your computer that lets you manage scenes, audio, and streaming all in one place.

Step 1 Download and open Streamlabs

Go to the official Streamlabs website and download the app for Windows or Mac. After installing, open Streamlabs. If this is your first time, it may take a few moments to load all the default settings and themes.

Step 2: Sign in with your streaming platform

When prompted, log in with your Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, or other streaming account. Streamlabs will sync your settings, overlays, and scenes from that platform. If you skip this step, you can still stream, but some features like chat integration won't work.

Step 3 Set up your microphone and webcam

During the initial setup, select your main microphone and webcam. If you don't see your device listed, try reconnecting it or restarting Streamlabs. This ensures your audio and video are ready when you go live.

Step 4 Choose an overlay theme

Streamlabs offers hundreds of free overlays. Tap the Themes button in the dashboard and pick one you like. The overlay applies immediately, so you can see how it looks in the preview. If the text or widgets overlap your video, you can drag and resize them easily.

Step 5 Adjust your stream settings

Go to Settings > Output to set resolution, bitrate, and frame rate. If your internet is slow, consider lowering the bitrate to prevent lag. For more details, you can check the Getting Started with Streamlabs Desktop guide.

Part 2. How to Add Spotify Music to Streamlabs

Window Capture can also show the Spotify app itself, but it looks less polished. Adjust the size and placement so your overlay looks clean and fits your stream.

Step 1 Capture the Spotify window

In the Sources panel, click "+" and choose Window Capture. Name the source something like "Spotify Player" and click Add Source. From the dropdown, select Spotify.exe (Windows) or Spotify (Mac).

Step 2 Adjust what's visible

Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) and drag the edges to crop the capture area. If you only want to show the song info and not the full Spotify window, this is the step to do it.

Step 3 Resize and position

Drag the Spotify capture in the Streamlabs preview to fit your layout. If it's overlapping chat or webcam, resize it until it sits nicely in the corner or wherever you prefer.

Step 4 Test it out

Play a song on Spotify and check the preview. If the song info isn't showing, make sure Spotify is running in windowed mode and not full screen.

Part 3. How to Play Spotify Music on Streamlabs

Getting Spotify into your stream is easier than it sounds. There are a few ways to do it.

3.1 Play Spotify Through Desktop Audio Capture

This is the simplest method. Desktop audio capture grabs all your system sounds, including Spotify. Use the Windows Capture source for video and make sure Desktop Audio is active in your mixer. The downside is that all sounds are mixed together. Your game audio, alerts, and microphone will share the same track. This method works well if you do not need separate control.

Step 1 Add an audio source

In the Sources panel, click "+" and select Audio Output Capture. Name it something like "Spotify Audio" and click Add Source.

Step 2 Select your device

In the next window, pick your speakers or headphones. If you're using headphones to monitor your audio, this ensures you hear Spotify too.

Step 3 Adjust volume and monitoring

Use the sliders in the Mixer panel to balance Spotify with your microphone. If you want to hear Spotify in real time while streaming, set Monitor and Output. If the music is slightly behind your webcam video, adjust Sync Offset in milliseconds under Advanced Audio Properties.

Step 4 Double-check everything

Play a song and watch the preview. If it sounds too loud or quiet, tweak the Mixer settings until it feels right.

3.2 Play Spotify Through a Separate Audio Channel

If you want more control, use a virtual audio cable like VB-Audio. It lets you send Spotify or any other app's sound to its own channel. This setup takes a little more effort, but it allows you to adjust Spotify independently, mute it when needed, or apply effects to just the music. This is useful if you want a cleaner and more professional sound.

Step 1 Set up a virtual audio cable

Install a virtual audio device to isolate Spotify from other system sounds. If you skip this, all your desktop sounds will mix together.

Step 2 Add the source in Streamlabs

Go to Sources > Audio Output Capture > Add Source, and select the virtual device.

Step 3 Balance levels

Check the Mixer and adjust Spotify volume independently from your microphone and other apps.

Step 4 Test playback

Play Spotify to make sure the audio is isolated. If you hear other apps, double-check your virtual cable setup.

3.3 Play Spotify Through a Media Player

You can also play Spotify through a media player like VLC or Windows Media Player. It works the same way as the Spotify desktop app. Desktop Audio will capture it automatically, or you can use a separate audio channel to control it independently.

Keep in mind that Spotify music is not licensed for live streaming. To avoid legal issues, you can look for royalty-free music that can be streamed safely on Streamlabs. Another option is to use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. It is designed for desktop users on Windows or Mac to convert and download Spotify music tracks, podcasts, radios, and even audiobooks into formats like MP3, WAV, or FLAC while keeping almost all the original sound quality. Once the files are ready, you can add them to Streamlabs OBS like any other audio file with key metadata intact. This lets you use Spotify music safely for personal, educational, or offline purposes. Just remember not to distribute the files for commercial use.

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Step 1 Convert Spotify music to local files

Use a tool like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to download your songs as MP3, WAV, or FLAC. MP3 is easiest for Streamlabs. Here's how to:

1. Download ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for your system (Windows or Mac). Follow the prompts to install it on your computer.



2. Launch the app and log in with your Spotify account. You'll then see your playlists, albums, podcasts, and any saved tracks.
3. Browse your library or use the search bar to find the songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, or audiobooks you want. Click the "+" button to queue them for conversion.
4. Choose the output format. MP3 is recommended for most media players and Streamlabs. You can also adjust settings like bitrate (up to 320kbps), sample rate, and audio channels. Save your preferences.



5. Click Convert to begin. The app will turn your music into standard audio files you can use locally.

Step 2 Open Streamlabs and add a Media Source

Click "+" in Sources, select Media Source, and name it. Then browse and pick your converted song.

Step 3 Adjust playback options

Check Loop if you want the song to repeat, or Restart playback when source becomes active if you want it to start automatically.

Step 4 Adjust Mixer levels and test

Balance the song in the Mixer panel with other audio sources. Play the music and check the preview to confirm everything sounds right.

Part 4. How to Add Spotify Widgets to Streamlabs

Widgets are optional but add a nice visual touch. They show viewers what song is playing. You can use tools like Snip or browser-based Now Playing widgets.

Step 1 Open the Sources panel

In Streamlabs, go to the Sources panel at the bottom of the screen. This is where all your audio and visual sources are managed.

Step 2 Add a new source

Click the "+" button and choose Browser Source (for web-based widgets) or Window Capture (for apps like Snip). Name it something like "Spotify Now Playing" and click Add Source.

Step 3 Select the widget

If the song info doesn't appear, make sure the app is running and your Spotify account is logged in.

Step 4 Position and resize

Drag the widget in the preview window to a suitable location on your stream. Resize it by dragging the edges until it fits nicely without covering your webcam or other overlays.

Step 5 Adjust appearance (optional)

Some widgets let you change font, color, or size in their settings. If you want it to match your stream's theme, tweak these options before going live.

Step 6 Test the widget

Play a song on Spotify and watch the Streamlabs preview. If the widget doesn't update, refresh it or restart the app to ensure it's working correctly.

Part 5. Can You Play Spotify Music During a Streamlabs Livestream?

Most Spotify tracks are not licensed for live streaming. Playing them on Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook could get your audio muted or trigger DMCA strikes. Streamlabs can capture the audio, but legally it is safe only for offline recordings, private streams, or videos you control.

Pro Tip: Legal Music Apps to Use During a Streamlabs Livestream

To avoid legal problems, use apps like Pretzel Rocks, Slip.stream, or StreamBeats. These provide royalty-free music, support overlays, and allow independent volume control. You get the benefits where streaming services won't provide: a peace of mind for your next live stream with those partners in the Streamlabs App Store, officially allowed.

The Bottom Line

One of the great things about using ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to download Spotify songs is that you can still get the entire album artwork along with the track. And then when you import the song to Streamlabs OBS, the artwork will be displayed on the screen, you can resize it and show it to your audience. How do you feel about this method? Feel free to leave a comment below.