How to Connect Spotify to Kenwood Easily (Step-by-Step)

Option 1: Connect Spotify to Kenwood via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is the easiest way to play Spotify through a Kenwood stereo because most modern units support it. You just pair your phone, open Spotify, and the music plays through the car speakers. It is not always perfect, and the sound can be a bit compressed, but it is the fastest setup for everyday use. If you want something that works without extra hardware, Bluetooth is usually the best starting point.

Step 1 Open your phone's Settings and tap Bluetooth.

Step 2 Turn Bluetooth on and make sure your phone is discoverable.

Step 3 On your Kenwood unit, tap Home, then tap Setup.

Step 4 Tap Bluetooth, then tap Bluetooth Setup.

Step 5 Tap Pair Device or Pairing.

Step 6 On your phone, select your Kenwood device from the list of available devices.

Step 7 Confirm the pairing code on both your phone and the Kenwood screen.

Step 8 After pairing, tap Home, then tap Source on the Kenwood screen.

Step 9 Select BT Audio or Bluetooth as the source.

Step 10 Open Spotify on your phone and start playing music.

Option 2: Connect Spotify to Kenwood via USB Cable

A USB cable connection is more stable than Bluetooth and often gives better sound quality. Many Kenwood models support USB-based phone integration, so you can keep your phone charged while streaming. This is a good choice for long drives or when you want a consistent setup without wireless interference.

Step 1 Plug your phone into the Kenwood USB port using a USB cable.

Step 2 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap Source.

Step 3 Tap USB or USB Audio to select it.

Step 4 Open Spotify on your phone.

Step 5 Select a song or playlist and tap Play. The audio will play through your Kenwood car speakers.

Option 3: Connect Spotify to Kenwood via USB Flash Drive (Best for Offline Music)

A USB flash drive is ideal if you want to play music without using mobile data. It does not stream Spotify directly, but it lets you play music that you have downloaded or converted in advance.

Tool Required: ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

To make this work, you need ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to save your Spotify songs as standard audio files like MP3. After converting, you can transfer the files to a formatted USB drive and play them through your Kenwood. ViWizard works for both free and premium Spotify users and can download songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, and more in batches while keeping the original audio quality. It is perfect for road trips or areas with poor signal, since you do not need an internet connection once the music is on the drive.

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Step 1 Download and install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your computer, then open the program.

Step 2 Sign in to your Spotify account inside the converter so your playlists and saved songs appear.

Step 3 Browse your Spotify library within the converter and choose the playlists, albums, or tracks you want to use offline.

Step 4 Add your selected music to the conversion list.

Step 5 Open Preferences and choose MP3 as the output format.

Step 6 Start the conversion and wait while your music is converted into MP3 files.

Step 7 Insert a USB flash drive into your computer.

Step 8 Transfer the MP3 files to the USB flash drive.

Step 9 Eject the USB flash drive from your computer.

Step 10 Insert the USB flash drive into the Kenwood USB port.

Step 11 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap Source.

Step 12 Tap USB to select the USB drive.

Step 13 Browse your music files and select a song or playlist.

Step 14 Tap Play and the music will play through your Kenwood speakers.

Option 4: Connect Spotify to Kenwood via Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay brings Spotify to your Kenwood screen with a clean interface and voice control through Siri. You need an iPhone running iOS 13 or later, and a Kenwood unit that supports CarPlay. Once set up, Spotify runs smoothly and safely while driving.

Step 1 Connect your iPhone to the Kenwood unit using a Lightning cable.

Step 2 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap Setup.

Step 3 Tap Apple CarPlay and turn it on if it is not already enabled.

Step 4 On your iPhone, unlock the screen and allow CarPlay to connect.

Step 5 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap CarPlay.

Step 6 Tap the Spotify icon in the CarPlay menu.

Step 7 Select a song or playlist and tap Play.

Step 8 The music will play through your Kenwood speakers.

Option 5: Connect Spotify to Kenwood via Android Auto

Android Auto is the Android version of CarPlay and works well for Android phones. It requires Android 8.0 or later and a Kenwood unit that supports Android Auto. This method gives you a clean Spotify interface, voice control through Google Assistant, and stable performance while driving.

Step 1 Connect your Android phone to the Kenwood unit using a USB cable.

Step 2 On your phone, open the Android Auto app.

Step 3 Follow the prompts to set up Android Auto if this is your first time.

Step 4 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap Setup.

Step 5 Tap Android Auto and turn it on if it is not already enabled.

Step 6 On the Kenwood screen, tap Home, then tap Android Auto.

Step 7 Tap the Spotify icon in the Android Auto menu.

Step 8 Select a song or playlist and tap Play.

Step 9 The music will play through your Kenwood speakers.

Conclusion

In this comprehensive guide, we've covered various aspects of connecting Spotify to your car, particularly focusing on Kenwood car audio systems. We highlighted a smart workaround for Kenwood users and older cars - the offline freedom offered by ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, the choice is ultimately yours.