How to Stop Spotify from Automatically Playing

1. Turn off AutoPlay [Feature]

Spotify's AutoPlay feature is designed to keep the music going after you've finished a playlist, album, or track. While this can be convenient for continuous listening, it can also be annoying if you prefer to have control over what plays next. If you turn it off, it will stop Spotify from automatically playing similar songs when your chosen music ends.

For Desktop:

1. Launch the Spotify app on your computer.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Select "Settings" from the menu.
4. Scroll down until you see the "Playback" section.
5. Find the option called "Autoplay."
6. Click the toggle switch next to "Autoplay similar songs when your music ends" to turn it off. The switch should turn gray when it's off.
7. Close the Settings menu and enjoy your music without AutoPlay.

For Mobile:

1. Tap the Spotify icon on your phone or tablet.
2. Tap the "Home" icon at the bottom.
3. Tap the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.
4. Scroll down to the "Playback" section.
5. Find "Autoplay similar content" in the Playback section.
6. Tap the toggle switch next to "Autoplay similar songs when your music ends" to turn it off. The switch should change color when it's off.
7. Tap the back arrow or navigate back to the home screen.

2. Turn off AI DJ [Feature]

Spotify's AI DJ feature curates playlists and suggested songs based on your listening habits. While it can be useful, you might prefer to have complete control over your music selection.

For Desktop:

1. Navigate through your library in the side menu.
2. Select a different playlist, album, or song from your library.
3. Click on your desired music to start playing it. This will stop the AI DJ.
4. Ensure the AI DJ commentary and curated tracks are no longer playing.

For Mobile:

1. On the home page, head to your Music Feed at the top.
2. Tap on "Music."
3. If the AI DJ is currently playing, simply select any other playlist, album, or song from your library and tap to play it. This will override the AI DJ.
4. Make sure that your selected music is playing and the AI DJ commentary has stopped.

3. Turn off Spotify Connect [Feature]

Spotify Connect allows you to control music playback on various connected devices using your Spotify account. While convenient, it can sometimes lead to unintended music playback across your devices. You can turn it off to maintain control over where and when your music plays.

For Desktop:

1. Click on the "Devices" icon at the bottom right of the Spotify window. It looks like a computer and speaker.
2. In the list of devices, ensure your current device is selected. This will stop other connected devices from controlling your playback.
3. If other devices are connected, click on them and select "Disconnect" to ensure they can't control your Spotify playback.
4. Make sure your music is now only playing through your selected device.

For Mobile:

1. Tap the "Devices Available" icon at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a computer and speaker.
2. In the list of available devices, make sure your current device is selected to ensure playback is controlled only on this device.
3. If other devices are connected, tap on them and select "Disconnect" to stop them from controlling your playback.
4. Ensure that your music is now only playing through your chosen device and that other devices can't control your Spotify.

4. Adjust Battery Settings [Settings]

Adjusting your device's battery settings can help manage Spotify playback and prevent it from running when you don't want it to. Here are steps for both iOS and Android users.

Option 1. Turn off "Handoff" [iOS]

Handoff allows you to start tasks on one Apple device and continue them on another. You can turn it off to prevent unintended control of Spotify across your Apple devices.

1. Tap the Settings app on your iOS device.
2. Scroll down and tap on "General."
3. Look for "Handoff" and tap on it.
4. Toggle the switch to turn off Handoff. The switch should turn gray when it’s off.
5. Ensure Handoff is disabled to prevent Spotify from automatically playing across your Apple devices.

Tip: If you use Apple CarPlay for media apps, including Spotify, ensure CarPlay restrictions are set according to your preferences.

Option 2. Turn Off "Allow Background Activity" [Android]

Disabling background activity for Spotify on Android can help conserve battery and prevent the app from running when not in use.

1. Tap the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Apps" or "App Management."
3. Find and tap on "Spotify" in the list of apps.
4. Tap on "Battery" or "Battery Usage."
5. Toggle off "Allow Background Activity" or "Allow Background Usage." The switch should turn gray when it's off.
6. Ensure Spotify is restricted from running in the background.

5. Turn off Auto Play [Settings]

Auto Play features in various settings can cause your music to start automatically, which might not always be desirable. Here's how to turn off Auto Play on Android and for Bluetooth-connected devices to give you more control over your music playback.

Option 1: Turn Off "Automatically Resume Media" [Android]

Automatically Resume Media can cause your music to start playing automatically when certain conditions are met.

1. Tap the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Connected Devices" or "Connections" depending on your device.
3. Tap on "Android Auto."
4. Within Android Auto settings, find the option "Automatically Resume Media."
5. Toggle the switch to turn off this feature. The switch should turn gray when it’s off.
6. Ensure that Automatically Resume Media is disabled to prevent Spotify from playing automatically.

Option 2: Turn Off "Auto Play" [Bluetooth]

Auto Play via Bluetooth can cause your music to start as soon as your device connects to a Bluetooth-enabled device.

1. Make sure your Bluetooth device (like headphones or car system) is connected to your phone.
2. Tap the Settings app on your phone.
3. Scroll down and tap on "Sound" or "Sound & Vibration."
4. Look for "Earphone Mode" or a similar setting, which might be under additional settings or Bluetooth settings depending on your device model.
5. Find the "Auto Play" function within Earphone Mode or Bluetooth settings.
6. Toggle the switch to turn off Auto Play. The switch should turn gray when it’s off.
7. Ensure Auto Play is disabled to prevent your music from starting automatically when connecting to Bluetooth devices.

6. Adjust Content & Privacy Settings [Settings]

Adjusting content and privacy settings can help you control which apps have access to certain features on your iOS device, including CarPlay, and prevent unwanted actions like automatic playback by Spotify.

1. Tap the Settings app on your iOS device.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Screen Time."
3. Navigate to Content & Privacy Restrictions:
4. Tap on "Content & Privacy Restrictions."
5. Scroll down and tap on "Allowed Apps."
6. Locate "CarPlay" in the list of allowed apps.
7. Toggle the switch to turn off CarPlay. The switch should be gray when it's off.
8. Ensure CarPlay is disabled to prevent Spotify from automatically starting or playing in your vehicle.

7. Create a Siri Shortcuts [Applications]

Siri shortcuts allow you to automate actions on your iOS device, such as controlling Spotify playback when connecting to your car or Bluetooth device.

1. Launch the Shortcuts app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on "Automation" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap on "Create Personal Automation."
4. Choose "App" to specify an action when opening a particular app.
5. Tap "Next" to proceed.
6. From the list of apps, select "Spotify" (or the app related to your car or Bluetooth device).
7. Tap "Done" to confirm.
8. Make sure to enable the "Is Opened" option by tapping the toggle next to it.
9. Tap "Next" to proceed.
10. Tap "Add Action" to specify what action to perform when Spotify (or the chosen app) is opened.
11. Type "Play" in the search bar to find the "Play/Pause" action under the Media section.
12. Select "Play/Pause" from the search results.
13. Once selected, tap "Pause" to configure the action. This stops Spotify (or the app) from playing automatically.
14. Review the full action, which should now read "When Spotify is opened, Do Play/Pause."
15. Optional: Enable "Ask Before Running":
16. Optionally, enable the "Ask Before Running" option if you want the automation to ask for confirmation before executing.
17. The created shortcut should now appear as "When Spotify is opened Play/Pause."
18. The next time you open the Spotify app on your device, you should see a pop-up asking to run the shortcut, if you enabled the "Ask Before Running" option.
19. Confirm the shortcut, and Spotify should stop playing automatically.

8. Use a Clock [Applications]

The Clock application on your iOS device allows you to set a timer that automatically stops Spotify or any other media playback after a specified interval.

1. Navigate to the Clock app on your iOS device.
2. Tap on "Timer" at the bottom of the screen.
3. Use the time picker to select the desired interval for the timer.
4. Tap on the current sound's name (e.g., Radar) next to "When Timer Ends."
5. Scroll down and select "Stop Playing."
6. Tap "Set" to confirm the selected sound and action.
7. Tap "Start" to activate the timer.
8. Let the timer run until it reaches its end.
9. When the timer reaches its end, Spotify or any other media playing will automatically stop.

9. Play Spotify Music in USB Media Player [Applications]

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