How to Listen to Spotify on FaceTime [2 Proven Ways]

Part 1. How to Listen to Spotify on FaceTime without SharePlay

First, we would like to introduce the most direct way for you to play Spotify on FaceTime. That is, using Spotify Group Session feature. It is a built-in feature on Spotify that is designed to create a shared listening party. So, you can use this feature to listen to Spotify together on FaceTime with your friends or others. Now, follow the steps below to start.

Step 1. Start a FaceTime video call with your friends on your mobile device.

Step 2. Open the Spotify app, play any track you like and then click the Connect to a device icon at the bottom of the Now Playing screen.

Step 3. Scroll down on the screen, click Start a remote Group Session and tap Start session.

Step 4. Select Invite friends and share the invitation link via your FaceTime chat. Once your friends click the link, they will join the session. At last, you can continue to talk and listen to Spotify on FaceTime with your friends together.

Pros:

1. Friends can add songs to the shared queue if they have a Spotify Premium subscription;
2. Listen to high-fidelity Spotify songs from the Spotify app.

Cons: Require a Spotify Premium account to start the session

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on FaceTime via SharePlay 'Share My Screen' Function

For users who want to use Apple SharePlay and don't have a Spotify Premium subscription, you can directly use the Apple SharePlay's Share My Screen feature to play Spotify on FaceTime. How? To do that, you need to convert and import Spotify music to your Apple Music library via third-party tools first.

Here are lots of tools that can help you. But one popular option should be AudFree Spotify Music Converter. It can save Spotify music to FLAC, MP3, WAV, etc. locally with high quality. After that, you can move the converted Spotify music files to your mobile phone and play them on FaceTime.

Now, follow the steps to learn how to convert, import and listen to Spotify on FaceTime step by step.

Section 1. Convert Spotify Music as Local Audio Files

Install and launch AudFree Spotify Music Converter on your computer. Then log in to your Spotify account and proceed to load Spotify music tracks into AudFree for converting. After that, tap Menu > Preferences > Conversion to adjust the output audio formats and parameters. Next, click the Convert button to start the conversion process. Once the conversion is done, all downloaded Spotify music files will be saved in the local folder on your computer.

Section 2. Sync Spotify Music to iOS Device

Step 1. Start the Apple Music app or iTunes app on your Mac or Windows computer. Then go to import the converted Spotify music files to the library.

Step 2. Connect your iPhone or iPad device to your computer. Then sync the added Spotify music files to your mobile device.

View also:

How to Import Spotify Music to iTunes

How to Import Spotify Music to Apple Music

Section 3. Play Spotify on FaceTime via 'Share My Screen'

Step 1. Start your FaceTime call, click the SharePlay icon, then click the Share My Screen button.

Step 2. Launch the Apple Music app on your iOS device, locate the converted Spotify music files in your library and then start playing. After that, your friend will hear the Spotify music via the screen share.

Pros:

1. No need a Spotify Premium subscription;
2. Support to listen to ad-free Spotify music;
3. Own a permanent and offline Spotify music library.

Cons:

1. Need third-party tools to convert and sync Spotify music to mobile device in advance;
2. The output audio quality is low and compressed as it is streamed via screen sharing;
3. Only the host can control the music playback;
4. Need to purchase the AudFree tool to download Spotify music;
5. The song playback will be interrupted by your phone's notifications.

Part 3. FAQs about Spotify on FaceTime

Is There An Alternative to FaceTime for Playing Spotify with Friends?

Yes, Discord is the best alternative. It can work on iPhone, Android and PC. And it has a built-in 'Listen Along' feature, which integrates with Spotify directly. So, this allows users in a voice or video call to listen to the same Spotify track together, and we cover the full process in our guide on How to Play Spotify on Discord.

What Is the Best Way to Listen to Spotify Together on FaceTime?

Using Spotify's built-in Group Session feature is the best way to play Spotify on FaceTime with friends together. The music syncs through the Spotify app and you can talk and see each other on FaceTime.

Will the Music Sound Good Using the Spotify Group Session to Play Spotify on FaceTime?

Yes, the audio quality is excellent as everyone streams the music directly from their own Spotify app. So, you can get the full and high-fidelity sound instead of compressed audio from a call.

How to Lower Spotify Volume While on FaceTime?

Go to the Control Center on your phone's screen, then adjust the volume via the volume slider.

View also: How to Make Spotify Sound Louder

How to Fix Spotify SharePlay FaceTime Not Working?

You can use alternative ways to listen to Spotify on FaceTime like using Spotify Group Session, as Spotify doesn't support Apple's SharePlay feature currently.

Part 4. Sum Up

Though Spotify doesn't integrate with Apple's SharePlay, you can still listen to Spotify on FaceTime together using a Spotify Group Session with your standard FaceTime call. This method is reliable and gives you the crystal-clear and high-fidelity audio directly from Spotify's own servers. Also, you will get a stable video chat from FaceTime. Besides, you can use the SharePlay Share My Screen feature to listen to Spotify music on FaceTime. With these two methods, you can easily share your favorite songs and create that perfect moment on your next call, no matter the distance.