The Best Way to Play Spotify Music in Plex

Part 1. Can Plex Play Spotify Music Directly?

Plex can do a lot, but it can't do everything. If you open Plex and look for Spotify, you will not find a login or any option to stream Spotify inside Plex. That is because Spotify tracks are protected by DRM. DRM stops other apps from playing Spotify music unless you are using Spotify's own app. So the short answer is no, Plex cannot play Spotify directly. But that does not mean Spotify and Plex cannot work together. You just need a workaround, and that is what the rest of this guide is for.

Part 2. How to Download Spotify Music as Local Files for Plex

The most reliable way to get Spotify music into Plex is to turn Spotify tracks into local audio files. A Spotify music converter like ViWizard Spotify Music Converter can remove DRM by saving Spotify content as MP3 or FLAC. These files are fully playable in Plex and work well across devices. It is the closest thing to having your own Spotify music collection inside Plex.

ViWizard Spotify Music Converter works with both Premium and free accounts to convert and download songs, playlists, albums, radios, podcasts, and eligible audiobooks. The process is simple. Select tracks, choose the format, and start converting. After conversion, the files become normal audio files with original information like title, artist, and album art. That makes them easy to organize and use in Plex.

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• Works seamlessly on Windows and macOS, supporting the built-in Spotify Web Player

Step 1Install the Converter on Your Computer

Download and install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Windows or Mac. After installation, open the program and log in to your Spotify account. Both free and Premium accounts work. The converter includes a built-in Spotify interface, so you can browse and add content without switching apps.

Step 2Add Spotify Music or Playlists

Search for the songs, albums, or playlists you want inside the converter. You can also paste a Spotify link directly into the program. Add your selected content to the conversion list. You can choose a few tracks or an entire playlist, depending on what you want in Plex.

Step 3Choose an Output Format Compatible with Plex

Open the settings and select a common audio format that Plex can read. This is important because Plex relies on standard file formats to play music. You can also adjust audio quality and choose how files are organized, such as by artist or album.

Step 4Convert and Save Your Spotify Music

Click the Convert button to start. The converter removes Spotify's DRM protection and saves the songs as normal audio files on your computer. Once the conversion is done, open the output folder to access your files. These local files can now be added to Plex and played like any other music in your library.

Part 3. How to Add Downloaded Spotify Music to Plex

Organizing your downloaded Spotify files helps Plex recognize everything correctly. Plex reads folder structure and metadata, so a clean layout makes a big difference. A good setup looks like this: Music / Artist / Album / Track. You do not have to do this, but it is worth it if you plan to build a large library.

After organizing, create a new music library in Plex and point it to the folder where your Spotify music is stored. Plex will scan the folder and index the songs. Then the tracks will show up in your Plex music library like any other local music.

Step 1 Open Plex Media Server on your computer and make sure it is running in the background.

Step 2 Click the wrench icon in the top right corner, then choose Libraries from the menu.

Step 3 Click Add Library, select Music, and name it something like Spotify Music.

Step 4 Click Browse for Media Folder, then navigate to the folder where your downloaded Spotify music files are stored.

Step 5 Select the folder, and click Add Library. If your music is stored in multiple folders, add each folder one by one.

Step 6 Click Save Changes, then wait for Plex to scan the files. This may take a few minutes depending on how many songs you have.

Step 7 If songs do not show up, click the Refresh icon next to the Music library to force Plex to re-scan.

Step 8 Open the Plex app on your phone or TV and go to Music to confirm your songs appear and play correctly.

Part 4. How to Recreate Spotify Playlists in Plex Manually

Once your Spotify songs are in Plex, you can recreate Spotify playlists manually, or use tools like Soundiiz to do it automatically. The key is still local files.

Step 1 Open Plex Web or Plexamp and go to your Music Library.

Step 2 Click Playlists in the left menu, then click + New Playlist.

Step 3 Type the playlist name exactly as it appears in Spotify.

Step 4 Open Spotify on your phone or computer and open the playlist you want to recreate.

Step 5 In Spotify, select a song and then search for the same track in Plex using the search bar.

Step 6 When you find the track in Plex, click the three dots next to it.

Step 7 Select Add to Playlist and choose the playlist you just created.

Step 8 Repeat this process for every track. If Plex cannot find a song, check the file name and metadata in your music folder.

Step 9 When finished, open the playlist in Plex and play it once to make sure the order and tracks are correct.

Part 5. How to Sync Spotify Playlists to Plex Automatically

Some tools like Soundiiz or spotify-to-plex claim they can sync Spotify to Plex. They can, but not in the way most people think. Playlist syncing tools have to match Spotify tracks with songs already in your Plex library. They compare metadata like artist name, track title, and album. If Plex finds a match, it adds the track to the playlist. If it cannot find a match, the track is skipped or marked as missing. That is why syncing works best when your Plex library already has the same songs and clean metadata.

So playlist syncing can be useful, but it is not perfect. If you do not have the songs in Plex, syncing will not add audio. It only creates a list.

Option 1: Using Soundiiz

Soundiiz is a web service that connects Spotify and Plex and transfers playlists with a few clicks. It saves time compared with rebuilding playlists manually, but it only recreates the playlist in Plex. It does not add music files, so some songs may not match.

Step 1 Open Soundiiz.com in your browser and sign in or create an account.

Step 2 Click Spotify from the left sidebar, then click Connect.

Step 3 Log in to Spotify and allow Soundiiz to access your playlists.

Step 4 Click Plex from the left sidebar, then click Connect again.

Step 5 Log in to Plex using your Plex account and make sure your Plex server is online.

Step 6 Go to Spotify playlists, select the playlist you want to sync, and click Synchronize.

Step 7 Choose Plex as the destination, then confirm the sync settings.

Step 8 If you want automatic updates, enable the Auto sync option if available.

Step 9 Wait for Soundiiz to finish syncing, then open Plex and check the playlist under Music and Playlists.

Option 2: Using spotify-to-plex

spotify to plex is a self hosted tool for more technical users. It matches Spotify playlists to the songs already in your Plex library and can sync playlists automatically. It gives clear feedback on missing tracks, but it requires running the tool yourself.

Step 1 Install Docker on your computer or server, then open a terminal or command prompt.

Step 2 Run the spotify to plex container following the instructions on the tool's GitHub page.

Step 3 When prompted, enter your Spotify Client ID and Secret from the Spotify Developer Dashboard.

Step 4 Enter your Plex Token and make sure your Plex server is online and reachable.

Step 5 Choose the Spotify playlist or playlists you want to sync, then select Create Playlist in Plex.

Step 6 Set a sync schedule, such as daily or weekly, to keep the playlists updated automatically.

Step 7 Click Start Sync and wait for the first sync to complete.

Step 8 Open Plex and check your Playlists to confirm the Spotify playlist is now in Plex.

Step 9 If any songs are missing, make sure the corresponding music files exist in your Plex library.

Part 6. How to Use a Plugin Workaround for Spotify Playlists in Plex

Plex Spotify plugins or channels are a popular workaround, but they are mainly for Premium users. These plugins let you access Spotify playlists, albums, and tracks inside the Plex interface. If you subscribe to Spotify Premium, you can add the unofficial plugin to connect Spotify to Plex. After logging into Spotify, you can access your Spotify library in Plex.

Step 1 Go to GitHub or Plex forums and find a Spotify plugin like Ultrasonics, then download it.

Step 2 Unzip the downloaded file to reveal the .bundle folder inside.

Step 3 Open your Plex Plug-ins folder on your computer.

Step 4 Copy the .bundle folder into the Plug-ins directory.

Step 5 Restart Plex Media Server so the plugin can load.

Step 6 Open Plex Web and go to Channels or Plugins.

Step 7 Click the Spotify plugin, then log in with your Spotify Premium account.

Step 8 Allow the plugin to connect and authorize your Spotify account.

Step 9 Once connected, browse Spotify playlists inside Plex and start playing music.

Part 7. How to Play Spotify Music in Plex on Any Device

Once the Spotify songs are in your Plex library, you can play them anywhere Plex works. That includes phones, smart TVs, desktop computers, and streaming devices. Playback is smooth, and it behaves like any normal Plex music. You can create playlists, shuffle songs, and stream over your home network or remotely.

Step 1 Open the app store on your device, such as the App Store, Google Play, or Xbox Store.

Step 2 Search for Plex and download the app.

Step 3 Install and open Plex, then sign in with the same account you used on Plex Media Server.

Step 4 Go to Music in the Plex app and open your Spotify music library.

Step 5 Select a playlist or song and press Play.

Step 6 If playback is slow, make sure your phone and Plex server are on the same Wi Fi network.

Step 7 If you want to play outside your home, enable Remote Access in Plex settings.

Step 8 Use playback controls to shuffle, repeat, or skip tracks.

Conclusion

That's all. You can choose to transfer Spotify Playlists to Plex online. Or you can use Spotify Plex plugin or ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to get Spotify songs on Plex. But if you want to keep Spotify songs on Plex Media Server forever, ViWizard Spotify Music Converter could be a good option. With it, you can download and convert Spotify songs to a playable format. Then you can directly upload Spotify songs to Plex for backup.