How to Connect Spotify to Mercedes-Benz [Ultimate Guide]

Part 1. How to Play Spotify on Mercedes-Benz via Apple CarPlay

Now, many modern Mercedes-Benz models support Apple CarPlay and many allow wireless CarPlay as well. If your car supports CarPlay and you are an iOS user, then you can directly use the Apple CarPlay feature to stream Spotify music to Mercedes-Benz from your iPhone or iPad. Now, let's follow the steps below to make it.

Step 1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to the Settings app. Then tap "General" and choose "CarPlay" to enable it.

Step 2. After that, connect your iOS device to your Mercedes-Benz via the USB cable.

Step 3. Once connected, you can tap the Apple CarPlay icon on your Mercedes-Benz infotainment screen.

Step 4. Now, you will see the Spotify app icon on the car's screen. Just click on it, browse and play any track you want.

At last, you can listen to Spotify music on Mercedes-Benz via Apple CarPlay. Besides, you can ask Siri to play music via voice commands.

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Part 2. How to Play Spotify in Mercedes-Benz via Android Auto

For Android users, you can use Android Auto to connect Spotify to Mercedes-Benz to listen to music on the road if your vehicle offers this feature. Now, check the steps below to set it up.

Step 1. Connect your Android device to your Mercedes-Benz's USB port via the USB cable.

Step 2. Follow the set-up prompts on both your phone and car's screen to allow Android Auto to run.

Step 3. Once connected, the Spotify app will be shown on your car's screen. Then you can click on it and start playing music. Also, you can use Google Assistant to control music playback by voice.

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Part 3. How to Connect Spotify to Mercedes-Benz via MBUX Spotify App

Besides using CarPlay or Android Auto, it is noted that Spotify has integrated with Mercedes-Benz. If you have a Mercedes-Benz vehicle (typically model year 2019 or later, like E-Class 2024 and newer, S-Class 2021+, etc.) with the MBUX infotainment system and an active Entertainment ot Online Music package, you can connect your Spotify account to the car directly to play music. Besides, you need to have a Mercedes Me account with a connected services subscription and a Spotify Premium account.

Step 1. Link your Mercedes me account to your vehicle.

Step 2. On your car's MBUX system screen, go to the Media menu, find Online Music and choose the Spotify icon.

Step 3. Now, scan the displayed QR code on the screen with your phone to log in to your Spotify account.

Step 4. Once linked, you can access Spotify and start play Spotify music on Mercedes-Benz.

Part 4. How to Play Spotify on Mercedes-Benz via Bluetooth

If your Mercedes-Benz doesn't support MBUX system, there is another way for you to listen to Spotify music. That is to use the Bluetooth feature to make it. Here are the detailed steps for you.

Step 1. On your Android or iOS mobile device, enable the Bluetooth function from the device settings.

Step 2. Go to your Mercedes-Benz infotainment system, go to the Media menu or the Phone option, then choose Connect a New Device.

Step 3. Now, go back to your mobile device, enter the Bluetooth section and pick up your Mercedes-Benz system from the list.

Step 4. Confirm the pairing code on both your mobile device and car's screen.

Step 5. Once paired, go to the Media menu and choose Bluetooth Audio.

Step 6. At last, open the Spotify app from your phone and start playing music. Then the audio will be streamed to the car's speaker.

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Part 5. How to Play Spotify on Mercedes-Benz via USB Drive Offline

The ways above all require an internet connection. If you are in a place with a poor network connection or you don't want to use your device's data, then you can try to play Spotify music on Mercedes-Benz via a USB drive.

To make it, it is recommended to use the AudFree Spotify Music Converter. That's Spotify downloads can't be saved on USB drive directly due to its protection. But with this tool, you can save Spotify music as local audio files on your device for use anywhere.

It allows both Spotify Free and Premium users to download Spotify audio content with full ID3 tags kept losslessly. Besides, it can convert Spotify music to Lossless, MP3, FLAC. WAV, and more. Moreover, this tool can work fast to convert Spotify tracks in batches. In addition, you can reset the audio bit rate, channel and more for Spotify music for a better listening experience.

Now, look at the tutorial below to learn how to convert Spotify music for Mercedes-Benz offline playback.

Step 1Download, install and open AudFree Spotify Music Converter

Press the 'Download' button above to download and install AudFree Spotify Music Converter on your computer (Windows or Mac). Once installed, launch the program and log in to your Spotify Free or Premium account on the screen.

Step 2Import Spotify music tracks into AudFree program

After that, find the Spotify playlists, tracks, albums, podcasts, etc. you like in the built-in Spotify web player on the program. Next, tap the music file and click the big + icon on AudFree Spotify Music Converter's interface. Later, click Add to list in the new window to load Spotify music into AudFree's converting list window.

Step 3Select output format for Spotify music

Tap the Menu icon at the top-right on the AudFree tool and choose the Preferences option. Then a new window will pop up. To reset output formats, choose the Conversion option and you can start to set the output audio format, audio channel, and more. Once preset, hit OK.

Step 4Download Spotify music for Mercedes-Benz

Now, navigate to the Converting window, and click the Convert button to start the conversion process. A while later, the added Spotify tracks will be converted successfully. Then you can hit the Converted icon at the top bar to find all the converted Spotify songs.

Step 5Play Spotify on Mercedes-Benz Offline via USB Drive

At last, plug the USB drive into your computer and move the converted Spotify music files to it. Then put the USB drive into your Mercedes-Benz's USB port, choose USB from the Media menu on the car's screen, browse and play Spotify music via USB drive.

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How to Fix Spotify Mercedes-Benz Not Working Issue

While using Spotify wih Mercedes-Benz, some users will encounter some issues like not connecting, no sound, or else. So, you can refer to the fixes below to resolve it.

Issue 1. Mercedes-Benz Spotify Not Connecting

Fix 1. Ensure that you are using the correct USB port to connect your phone and your car.

Fix 2. Restart your mobile device and your Mercedes-Benz infotainment system.

Fix 3. Reinstall the Spotify app on your device.

Issue 2. The Audio of Spotify on Mercedes-Benz Is Stuttering or Skipping

Fix 1. If you use Bluetooth connection, try to restart the connection.

Fix 2. Try to connect to a strong network connection.

Issue 3. Can't Find Spotify in Online Music on Mercedes-Benz

Fix 1. Ensure that you have a subscription to Online Music in Mercedes Me.

Fix 2. Ensure that your Mercedes-Benz has a data connection.

Fix 3. Restart MBUX or check system updates on your car.

In Conclusion

Here are the available methods for you to enjoy Spotify music on Mercedes-Benz. You can choose the way that suits you best for music playback. By the way, you can view the comparison table below among these methods before choosing.

	Apple CarPlay	Android Auto	MBUX App	Bluetooth	USB Drive
Best for	Modern and seamless experience with full control	Modern and seamless experience with full control	New car owners, phone-free setup	Older models, quick setup	Offline listening, save mobile data, areas with no signal
Easy to set up	Easy	Easy	Medium	Easy	Medium
In-car control	Great, full control	Great, full control	Great	Basic	Good
Output quality	High quality	High quality	Best quality	Compressed	High quality
Data usage	Phone's data	Phone's data	Car's built-in data plan	Phone's data	No
Requirements	iOS device, USB cable	Android device, USB cable	Latest MBUX system, active Mercedes me account, 'Entertainment/Online Music' package	Bluetooth-supported mobile phone	A computer, AudFree Spotify Converter, a USB drive

If your Mercedes-Benz supports MBUX, then you can stream Spotify music directly in your car via MBUX system without using your phone.

Or, you can use Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or Bluetooth to enjoy Spotify music if your car supports these features.

If you want to listen to Spotify on Mercedes-Benz offline, then you can convert and save Spotify music to USB drive for playback with the help of AudFree Spotify Music Converter.