How to Add Spotify to Sonos [Step-by-Step]

Part 1. How to Connect Spotify to Sonos

Sonos has supported Spotify free accounts since 2019, which makes streaming affordable for many. However, even with a Premium account, some features—like crossfade, better queue control, and faster playlist access—are missing from the Sonos app. For a smoother experience, consider using Spotify Connect, which we'll cover in Part 2.

Note: Occasionally, Sonos app updates or system changes can cause glitches or temporarily remove features, including Spotify integration. Keep an eye out for updates and official announcements, as fixes usually follow quickly.

Extra Tip: Change Spotify Account on Sonos

If you need to switch between Spotify accounts on your Sonos system, you can easily do so using these steps:

• For iOS or Android:

  1. Open the Sonos app and go to the "Browse" section.
  2. Select Spotify, then tap on the account name.
  3. A list of added accounts will appear.
  4. Select the account you want to switch to.

• For Mac or PC:

  1. In the Sonos app, go to the "Select a Music Source" panel.
  2. Tap the drop-down menu and choose Spotify from the list of music sources.
  3. Once Spotify is selected, you'll see a list of available accounts.
  4. Select the account you want to switch to.

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Sonos

Now that you've successfully connected Spotify to your Sonos system, let's explore how you can play your favorite Spotify music using manual controls or Sonos voice control.

Play Spotify on Your Sonos System with Manual Controls:

Playing Spotify on Sonos manually gives you direct control over your music playback. Here's how:

1. Launch the Sonos app on your device.
2. Tap on the "Browse" tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Choose "Spotify" from the list of music sources.
4. Browse through your playlists, albums, and songs.
5. Use the search bar to find specific tracks if needed.
6. Tap on the playlist, album, or song you want to play.
7. Press the play button, and your selected music will start playing on your Sonos speaker.
8. Pause, skip tracks, adjust volume, or create queues directly from the Sonos app.

Play Spotify on Sonos with Sonos Voice Control:

If you have a Sonos speaker with built-in voice control (like Sonos One or Sonos Beam), you can now rejoice to use voice commands to play Spotify:

1. Ensure your Sonos speaker is set up and connected to Wi-Fi.
2. If voice control is not yet set up, follow the instructions in the Sonos app to enable it.
3. Wake up your Sonos speaker by saying, "Hey, Google" (for Google Assistant) or "Alexa" (for Amazon Alexa).
4. Wait for the voice assistant prompt.
5. Say, "Play [song/artist/playlist] on Spotify" to start playing music. For example, "Play 'Uptown Funk' by Bruno Mars on Spotify."
6. Use voice commands to pause, resume, skip tracks, adjust volume, and more. For example, "Pause," "Next song," "Volume up/down," etc.

Note: You need to have your Spotify account linked to your voice assistant in its respective app (Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant) to use Spotify voice commands successfully.

Part 3. How to Play Spotify on Sonos with the Spotify App (Spotify Connect)

If you want, you can control your Sonos speakers directly from the Spotify app on your phone or computer. You don't have to use the Sonos app if you don't want to. This works with Spotify Connect.

Part 4. How to Fix Spotify Not Working on Sonos

If Spotify isn't working properly on your Sonos system, don't worry. There are some simple troubleshooting steps you can try to get things back on track.

1. Check Your Sonos User Profile

1. Go to the Sonos website and log into your account.
2. Check your profile's country settings. Make sure they match your actual location.
3. If needed, update the country and save the changes.
4. Wait about 15 minutes for the changes to update in the Sonos app.

2. Reboot Your Router

1. Unplug your router from the power source.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in.
3. Wait for the router to fully restart and reconnect to the internet.
4. Check if Sonos can connect to Spotify now.

3. Restart Your Sonos Speakers

1. Unplug your Sonos speaker from the power outlet.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
3. Wait 1–2 minutes for the speaker to restart.
4. Open the Sonos app and try playing Spotify again.

4. Remove and Re-add Spotify in Sonos

1. Open the Sonos app on your device.
2. Go to the More tab and tap Add Music Services.
3. Find Spotify and select Remove. Confirm removal.
4. Go back to Add Music Services and select Spotify again.
5. Follow the prompts to log in and add Spotify back.
6. Try playing a song to see if it works.

Part 5. Best Alternative Way to Play Spotify on Sonos (or Other Devices)

Spotify usually works well with Sonos, but if you're looking for a more flexible experience—something offline, interruption-free, and not tied to app limitations—there's a smart workaround worth considering.

A tool like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter lets you download your Spotify music and save it as regular audio files. It works on both Windows and Mac, and you can turn your songs into formats like MP3, FLAC, or WAV. Once your music is downloaded, you don't need the Spotify app to play it. You can stream the songs through Sonos using a media server, or move them to any device you want—even ones that don't support Spotify.

This is a great option if you want to listen offline, keep your favorite playlists forever, or just avoid playback problems. ViWizard helps you do all of that easily, so you can enjoy your Spotify music your way—anytime, anywhere.

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Conclusion

In this article, you'll find two ways for playing Spotify on Sonos. You can choose to play your favorite songs from Spotify with the Spotify app or the Sonos app. In addition, you can download Spotify songs to your computer and then upload them to your music library on the Sonos app for playing anytime. If you have any problem of using Spotify on Sonos, you can try the below solutions.