How to Play Spotify on Xbox One

Part 1. How to Play Spotify on Xbox One Directly

If you're a gamer who enjoys having your favorite music or podcasts as part of your gaming experience, Spotify on Xbox One is a great addition. With support for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, you can easily integrate your Spotify account into your gaming setup.

How to Set Up and Use Spotify on Xbox One:

1. Go to the Xbox Store on your console and search for the Spotify app.
2. Download and install the app, then open it.
3. Log in to your Spotify account:
   • Direct Login: Use your Xbox controller to enter your Spotify email and password directly on the console.
   • Use Spotify Connect:
     1. Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
     2. Tap "Devices Available" and select your Xbox from the list.
   • Log In with a PIN:
     1. On your Xbox, choose "LOG IN WITH PIN."
     2. On another device, visit www.spotify.com/pair and enter the PIN shown on your Xbox screen.
4. Play music on Spotify, and it will continue to play in the background as you game. For the best experience, you might want to turn off in-game music if the game allows it.
5. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Xbox Guide.
6. Select "Spotify" to access controls where you can skip songs, play or pause, and adjust the volume.
7. Alternatively, use Spotify Connect on your phone to control the music remotely:
   1. Make sure your Xbox and phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
   2. Launch the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.
   3. Tap on the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom of the Spotify app to open the music player screen.
   4. Tap the "Devices Available" icon (it looks like a speaker) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
   5. In the list of available devices, find and select your Xbox console. It might appear as "Xbox" or with a similar name.
   6. Once connected, you can use your phone to control Spotify playback on your Xbox.

Extra Tip: How to Voice Control Spotify with Kinect

1. Connect the Kinect sensor to your Xbox One and follow the setup instructions to calibrate it.
   Note: Kinect is not compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles.
2. Ensure voice commands are enabled by going to Profile & system > Settings > Devices & streaming > Kinect on your Xbox One.
3. You can control Spotify with commands like:
   • Play Music: "Xbox, play [song/playlist/artist]."
   • Pause Music: "Xbox, pause."
   • Skip Track: "Xbox, skip."
   • Adjust Volume: "Xbox, volume up" or "Xbox, volume down."
4. Ensure Kinect is in an unobstructed position for optimal voice recognition.
5. If Kinect isn't responding, check the connection and recalibrate if needed.

Part 2. How to Use Spotify on Xbox Game Bar

If you're a Windows 10 or 11 user who wants to enjoy Spotify while gaming, the Xbox Game Bar makes it easy to manage your music without leaving your game. Just ensure to have the Spotify desktop app downloaded from Microsoft Store or the official download site.

How to Set Up and Use Spotify on Xbox Game Bar:

1. Make sure you have the Spotify app installed and an active Spotify account.
2. Press the Windows logo key + G on your keyboard to open Xbox Game Bar.
3. Click on the Widget Menu (icon with squares) in Game Bar.
4. Select Spotify from the list of widgets.
5. Click Link account in the Spotify widget.
6. Follow the prompts to log in and authorize the connection.
7. To control Spotify, open Game Bar with Windows logo key + G.
8. Click on the Spotify widget to start, pause, or adjust your music.
   Tip: If you want to unlink Spotify from Game Bar:
   1. Go to spotify.com/account, sign in, and navigate to the Apps section.
   2. Remove Game Bar from the list of connected apps.

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Part 3. How to Play Spotify on Xbox One Using USB Drive

Instead of streaming Spotify music directly on your Xbox One, you can play offline Spotify music in the background from a USB flash drive. To do this, you'll need a third-party tool called ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, which allows both free and premium users to download and convert Spotify songs and playlists to common formats.

With ViWizard program, you can completely download and convert any Spotify song and playlist to common formats for free sharing and offline listening. Once all commercial limitation is cracked from Spotify music, you can freely stream Spotify songs on Xbox One at any time, even without an internet connection. Now you are suggested to use this useful tool to download Spotify songs for offline listening on Xbox One with the below steps.

Key Features of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter

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• Download Spotify songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, audiobooks
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• Support playing offline Spotify music on any device at any time
• Compatible with Windows and macOS, as well as, the latest Spotify

Step 1Import Spotify Tracks or Playlists to ViWizard

1. Open ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your computer. The Spotify app will load automatically.
2. Navigate to the Spotify app and drag any song or playlist to the ViWizard conversion window. Alternatively, you can copy and paste the playlist link from Spotify into ViWizard’s search bar and click the "+" button.

Step 2Choose Output Format and Set Other Preferences

1. Click the top right menu bar of ViWizard and go to Preferences.
2. In the popup window, set the output preferences including audio formats, bit rate, sample rate, conversion speed, and output directory. For Xbox One compatibility, it’s recommended to set the output format to MP3.

Step 3Start Downloading and Converting Spotify Music

1. After customizing your settings, click the Convert button to begin downloading and converting Spotify music to MP3.
2. Once the conversion is complete, you’ll have offline Spotify music files ready for playback on Xbox One.

Step 4Listen to Spotify Music on Xbox One Offline

1. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
2. Copy the converted MP3 files to the USB drive, placing them in a folder for easy access.
3. Plug the USB drive into one of the USB ports on your Xbox One console.
4. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Xbox Guide.
5. Go to My games & apps and select Apps.
6. Open the Media Player app (download it from the Xbox Store if needed).
7. Select your USB drive from the list and navigate to the music folder.
8. Select and play your MP3 files.

Part 4. How to Fix Spotify Not Working on Xbox One

The feature of Spotify Connect enables you to play Spotify music on Xbox One with ease. However, before this exciting event begins, a lot of Xbox One players are complaining that Spotify is not working on their consoles as it keeps crashing or simple doesn't play any songs. But Spotify Status doesn't offer the official method to help users to fix the issue. Here're some feasible methods to help you solve your encountering problems.

Conclusion:

And voila, you'd know how to play Spotify on Xbox One in 2 different ways. For more stable playing, you can choose to stream music from a USB flash drive on your game console. Or you could directly use Spotify Xbox One to play your favorite songs. In the process of playing Spotify, you'd come across the issues mentioned above, and you can try to use those tips for fixing your issues.