How to Play Spotify in Google Maps While Navigating

Step 1. Update Spotify and Google Maps Apps

If you're always on the go, making sure Google Maps and Spotify are updated is the first step. Updated apps ensure all features work smoothly.

For iPhone:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Scroll down to see available updates.
4. If Google Maps has an update, tap Update.
5. If Spotify has an update, tap Update.
6. Open both apps to confirm they are running the latest version.

For Android:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select Manage apps & device > Updates available.
4. Look for Google Maps and tap Update if available.
5. Look for Spotify and tap Update if available.

Open both apps to confirm they are running the latest version.

Step 2. Connect Spotify with Google Maps

Linking Spotify to Google Maps is simple, but it changes the way you drive. Once connected, you can control songs, albums, and playlists right from the navigation screen.

For iPhone:

1. Make sure both Google Maps and Spotify are installed from the App Store.
2. Launch the Google Maps app.
3. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner to open the main menu.
4. Tap Settings.
5. Tap Navigation in the Settings menu.
6. Under Navigation settings, select Music playback controls. If no media app is selected, it will display None.
7. Select Spotify.
8. Log in with your Spotify credentials and tap Log in to link your account.
9. You can now start navigating with Google Maps while controlling Spotify.

For Android:

1. Open the Google Maps app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
3. Scroll down and select Settings.
4. Tap Navigation > Show Media Playback Controls.
5. Select Spotify from the list of installed media apps.
6. Authorize Spotify if prompted.
7. Once authorized, you can control Spotify playback directly from within Google Maps without leaving the navigation screen.

Step 3. Use Spotify in Google Maps

Option 1. Using App Built-In (iPhone/Android)

With the built-in music panel, you can swipe down during navigation and start playing music with a single tap.

1. Start a navigation route in Google Maps.
2. Swipe down to reveal the music panel and tap Continue playing.
3. Spotify will open, allowing you to play, pause, or skip tracks without leaving the navigation screen.

Option 2. Using Google Assistant (Android)

For Android users, Google Assistant adds hands-free control.

1. Open Google Maps.
2. Tap your profile picture > Settings > Navigation settings > Google Assistant settings.
3. Scroll to Popular settings > Music > More music services > Spotify.
4. Tap Agree to allow Google Maps to access your Spotify account.

Step 4. Allow Permissions and Notifications

Permissions and notifications are essential for everything to work smoothly, including background app refresh.

For iPhone:

1. Open Settings > Google Maps > Notifications, and toggle Allow Notifications on.
2. Open Settings > Spotify > Notifications, and toggle Allow Notifications on.
3. Go to Settings > General > Background App Refresh, and toggle on for Google Maps and Spotify.

For Android:

1. Open Settings > Apps > Google Maps > Permissions.
2. Enable Location, Storage, and Overlay/Display over other apps if available.
3. Tap Notifications > Show notifications on.

Step 5. Troubleshoot If Spotify Doesn't Appear in Google Maps

If Spotify doesn't show up right away:

• Make sure you've selected the correct default music service in Google Assistant settings.
• Log out and back into Spotify in Google Maps settings.
• Reinstall both apps if necessary to reset the connection.

Step 6. Disconnect Spotify from Google Maps

If you want to switch music services or stop using Spotify with Google Maps, unlinking is easy.

Option 1. Via Google Maps:

1. Open Google Maps > Profile icon > Settings > Navigation settings.
2. Tap Assistant default media provider or a similar option.
3. Select More music services > Spotify > Unlink.

Option 2. Via Spotify:

1. Go to Spotify's Account Overview in a web browser and log in.
2. Navigate to Apps in the side menu.
3. Find Google Maps in the list.
4. Click Remove Access to unlink your Spotify account.

Pro Tip: Play Spotify in Your Car Without Premium

If you don't have a Spotify Premium subscription, you can still enjoy your favorite tracks while driving. Normally, Spotify music is protected by DRM, which prevents you from directly saving songs to your car's media system. In this case, you'll need ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to remove the DRM and convert Spotify tracks into standard audio files like MP3, WAV, or M4A. Once converted, the songs can be transferred to a USB drive, SD card, or any other compatible device, letting you play them in your car without needing Premium.

Using ViWizard is straightforward. You can leave the conversion settings as they are for a simple setup, or adjust them to optimize audio quality and file format for your car's system. Most users find MP3 works perfectly for in-car playback. This small step opens up a lot of freedom, letting you listen to exactly the tracks you want while driving, without being limited by subscription restrictions.

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Conclusion

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