5 Easy Methods to Play Spotify on Android TV (or Google TV)

Part 1. How to Play Spotify on Android TV with the Spotify App

The official Spotify app is available from the Google Play Store and supports many Android TV and Google TV devices, including Sony Bravia TVs, Philips Android TVs, Hisense Android Smart TVs, TCL Android or Google TVs, Xiaomi TVs and Mi Box, NVIDIA Shield TV, and Google Chromecast with Google TV. To get started, open the Google Play Store, search for Spotify, and install the official app. Then sign in with your Spotify account using your email and password, or connect your account through Spotify Connect from your phone.

After signing in, you can browse playlists, albums, artists, podcasts, and personalized recommendations directly on your TV without another device. Since Spotify streams music from its servers, your Android TV needs an active internet connection. This is the simplest option for supported models, but if Spotify is unavailable in the Google Play Store, you may need another playback method.

01Open Google Play Store from the Android TV home screen.

02Select Search and enter Spotify in the search bar, or use Google Assistant voice search if available.

03Select Spotify: Music and Podcasts from the search results.

04Select Install and wait for the Spotify app to finish downloading.

05Open the Spotify app from your Android TV apps list.

06Select Log In and choose one of the available login options:

07Browse Spotify playlists, albums, artists, podcasts, or recommendations.

08Select a song and start playing Spotify music on your Android TV.

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Android TV with Spotify Connect

Spotify Connect lets you control Spotify on Android TV using your phone. It works with Android TV and Google TV devices that have the official Spotify app installed. Unlike casting, Spotify Connect does not stream music from your phone. Instead, your phone sends playback commands while your TV connects directly to Spotify and handles the audio stream.

To use Spotify Connect, connect your phone and Android TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open Spotify on your phone, play a song, tap the device icon, and select your Android TV or the Spotify app on your TV. Once connected, you can control playback, switch songs, adjust volume, and manage playlists from your phone.

01Connect your Android TV and smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network.

02Open the Spotify app on your smartphone.

03Select a song, album, or playlist and start playback.

04Tap Devices Available at the bottom of the playback screen.

05Select your Android TV or the Spotify app installed on your TV from the device list.

06Wait for Spotify to connect and start playing music on your TV.

07Use your phone to pause songs, skip tracks, adjust volume, or switch playlists.

Part 3. How to Cast Spotify to Android TV with Chromecast

Android TV and newer Google TV devices come with Chromecast built-in, also known as Google Cast. Unlike Spotify Connect, Chromecast sends playback from your phone to your Chromecast-enabled TV through the same Wi-Fi network.

To cast Spotify, open the app on your phone, start playing music, and select your Android TV from the available casting devices. Your phone works as the controller while your TV receives and plays the music.

Chromecast is a convenient choice if you already use Google's casting ecosystem. However, Spotify Connect is usually better optimized for Spotify playback because it is designed specifically for music streaming and device control.

01Connect your smartphone and Android TV or Google TV device to the same Wi-Fi network.

02Open the Spotify app on your smartphone.

03Start playing a song, album, or playlist.

04Tap the Cast button in the Spotify app.

05Select your Android TV, Google TV device, Chromecast, or TV with Google Cast support.

06Wait for the connection to complete and start playing Spotify music on your TV.

07Use your phone to control playback, change songs, or adjust volume.

Part 4. How to Control Spotify on Android TV with Google Assistant

Google Assistant lets you control Spotify on Android TV with voice commands. After linking your Spotify account through the Google Home app, you can ask Google Assistant to play songs, artists, albums, or playlists without opening the Spotify app manually.

You can use voice commands through compatible Android TV remotes, smart speakers, or supported devices. Google Assistant sends your request to Spotify and starts playback on your TV. This method is useful for quick hands-free control, although available features depend on your TV model, Google Assistant support, and account settings.

01Open the Google Home app on your smartphone.

02Tap your profile picture and select Assistant settings.

03Select Music under Google Assistant settings.

04Choose Spotify and tap Link Account.

05Sign in with your Spotify account and complete the linking process.

06Press and hold the Google Assistant button on your Android TV remote.

07Say a voice command such as "Play my Discover Weekly on Spotify" or "Play songs by [artist name] on Spotify."

08Wait for Google Assistant to send the command to Spotify and start playback on your TV.

Part 5. How to Play Spotify Music on Android TV from a USB Drive

For Android TV models without Spotify support or users who want offline playback, a USB drive provides another option. Since Spotify songs are protected and stored in Spotify's own format, they cannot be directly copied from the Spotify app to a USB device.

Instead, Spotify music needs to be converted into regular audio formats such as MP3. ViWizard Spotify Music Converter can convert Spotify songs, playlists, and albums into playable files while preserving metadata such as song titles, artists, and album information. After conversion, transfer the files to a USB drive, connect it to your Android TV, and play them through a compatible media player app.

Although this method requires an extra conversion step, it removes the need for the Spotify app, account login, or internet connection during playback, making it a practical option for offline listening on Android TV.

Key Features of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

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• Convert Spotify songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks
• Export Spotify music in 6 formats for different devices and players
• Support Spotify Premium and free accounts for music conversion
• Preserve music metadata when organizing converted collections
• Batch download Spotify playlists and large music libraries

Step 1: Install ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

Start by downloading and installing ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer. Open the program and log in with your Spotify account. Both Free and Premium Spotify accounts are supported, so you can use your existing Spotify account without changing your subscription plan. With built-in Spotify integration, you can search for Spotify songs, playlists, and albums directly in ViWizard before converting them into MP3 files for Android TV or Google TV playback.

Step 2: Add Spotify Songs or Playlists

Find the Spotify songs, playlists, or albums you want to play on your Android TV or Google TV, or copy and paste a Spotify link into ViWizard. The program will load the selected tracks automatically. You can choose individual songs, complete playlists, or full albums depending on the music you want to save for offline playback through a USB drive.

Step 3: Select MP3 as the Output Format

Open the output settings and choose MP3 as the output format. MP3 is a practical choice for Android TV and Google TV because it is widely supported by media player apps and can be easily transferred to a USB drive. Before conversion, you can also adjust audio quality, output folder location, and file organization settings.

Step 4: Convert Spotify Music and Transfer Files to Android TV

Click the Convert button to convert Spotify songs into local MP3 files. Once the conversion is complete, open the output folder and check your converted music files. Then transfer the MP3 files to a USB drive, connect it to your Android TV or Google TV device, and open them with a compatible media player app.

Part 6. Final Thoughts

The best way to play Spotify on Android TV depends on your TV model and how you prefer to control playback. The Spotify app is the easiest option for supported TVs, while Spotify Connect provides convenient phone-based control. Chromecast works well for Google Cast users, and Google Assistant offers hands-free playback.

If your TV does not support Spotify or you want offline listening, you can use ViWizard Spotify Music Converter to convert Spotify songs, playlists, and albums into MP3 and other common formats, then transfer them to a USB drive for playback on Android TV. This gives you more flexibility to enjoy Spotify music without the Spotify app, account login, or an internet connection.