[PS5 Spotify] How to Get Spotify on PS5

Part 1. How to Link Spotify to PS5 via Spotify App

Ready to get Spotify on PS5 to enjoy your favorite music and playlists? Follow the steps below to install the Spotify app on your PlayStation 5 and link Spotify to PS5 with ease.

Step 1. First login to your PSN account on your PS5. Click on "All Apps" on the media homepage, select the Spotify app icon, and click on the "Download" button.

Step 2. After you download Spotify on PS5, open the Spotify app, select "Sign Up" or "Sign In", fill in your details and select "Link Account" to link Spotify to PS5.

Step 3. Press the PS button to enter the control center and select the "Music" button. At this point, you can select any Spotify Music you like to play, and as a reminder, the Spotify song being played will be displayed as a card in the Control Center.

Step 4. Press the PS button again to return to the game you are playing, then you are free to play Spotify for PS5 as you wish.

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on PS5 for Free Offline

In reality, the above scenario is based on a stable internet connection, and it would be very terrible if there were network problems, and Spotify playback on PS5 could stumble. You must have imagined that it would be especially perfect if you could play Spotify on PS5 offline. Fortunately, the PS5 has a surprise feature that supports playing music files on USB drives. This also implies that it is necessary to download Spotify Music in advance.

As you may know, you can't officially download Spotify Music as a local file. To solve this dilemma, AudFree Spotify Music Downloader emerge as the times require. It’s a well-designed third-party tool dedicated to downloading songs, playlists, and albums from Spotify to your computer locally.

With AudFree SpoDable, you will be able to transfer downloaded Spotify Music to your USB drive without hassle, making it very convenient to listen to Spotify on PS5 free offline. It is worth mentioning that this professional tool can convert Spotify to MP3, FLAC, AAC, and other common audio formats with no quality loss.

AudFree Spotify Music Downloader

• Losslessly remove limitations from Spotify track/album/playlist
• Download and convert Spotify Music to MP3, AAC, FLAC, etc.
• Work at 5X speed and available to define output music parameters
• Play Spotify on PS5 or other device for free offline

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How to Listen to Spotify while Playing PS5

Step 1Add Spotify Songs to AudFree SpoDable

Launch AudFree SpoDable on your computer. Here are two ways to import Spotify songs for free and Premium users. One is to drag and drop your favorite music into the conversion window of AudFree SpoDable directly. Or copy the URL of the track and paste it into the search box at the top, then remember to click the "+" tab next to it.

Step 2Customize Spotify Output Format for PS5

Please click Menu bar > Preferences in the upper right corner to open the Settings window. Click the Convert section, it is able to select MP3, FLAC, M4A, etc. as Spotify Music output formats. Generally, you can also customize other output parameters such as bit rate, sample rate, audio channels, etc. in this step. If needed, please sort the output Spotify Music by album or artist to better organize your music library.

Step 3Download Spotify Music to Computer for PS5

Click the "Convert" button, AudFree SpoDable will automatically download Spotify Music to your computer locally. After the conversion is complete, you can freely play Spotify Music on any device and player including PS5 for offline listening.

Step 4Get Spotify on PS5 for Free Offline

Connect your computer and USB drive, create a folder called "Music" on the USB drive to save the downloaded Spotify Music files. Then insert the USB drive into your PS5, click the "Music" > "USB Drive" icon on the main menu, and then you can use Spotify on PS5 as you wish.

Part 3. Other Ways to Connect Sotify to PS5

Thanks to the perfect combination of PS5 and Spotify, a whole new gaming experience is brought to users. It's time to learn about the possible ways to connect Sotify to PS5, so read on for more details.

1. Dedicated Media Remote

If you want to control Spotify on PS5 more easily, then you can buy a separate "Media Remote". It supports you to navigate its menu and control all media applications. For example, there are dedicated play/pause, fast forward and fast rewind buttons for controlling Spotify perfectly.

2. Spotify Connect for Spotify Playback

If you want to listen to Spotify Music on your PS5 game, you are allowed to play your favorite Spotify Music, playlists and podcasts on your phone via Spotify Connect. What's more, it's free to find the right game soundtrack and play it in the background without interrupting your game.

3. New Media Home on PS5

By going to the New Media tab on the PS5 home screen and scrolling down, you can easily access all the applications. For example, you can download Spotify app and link it to your account, which in turn will connect Spotify to PS5 smoothly.

4. PS5 Control Center

In PS5's Control Center, you can control the playback of Spotify and even quickly switch between game and app, skip and pause Spotify Music without leaving the game.

Part 4. Spotify not Working on PS5 - How to Fix

Actually, there could be many reasons why your Spotify is not working on PS5, so let's dive into the troubleshooting process and follow the options below to fix Spotify not working properly.

1. Restart Your PS5

Software glitches are very common in gaming, and the PlayStation 5 is no exception. Restarting your console may resolve various issues in Spotify. So, first press the Playstation button on the console, select the power icon in the Control Center and choose Restart PS5.

2. Check PS5 Server Status

Spotify won't be able to stream music on PS5 if PlayStation 5 servers go down. Go to Settings, click Network > Connection Status, and press X on View PSN Status. After that you will see all available services for PlayStation.

3. Check Your Internet Connection

Make sure you have a stable Internet connection, which is a prerequisite for Spotify to run steadily. If you notice problems with your connection, try restarting your router or contacting your Internet service provider.

4. Reinstall Spotify App

In general, reinstalling the Spotify app may work. You can simply uninstall the Spotify app and download it again from the PlayStation Store. If you get an error message that your Spotify account is already linked, unlink Spotify from PS5, then restart the app and play your favorite music.

Part 5. In Conclusion

This article introduces the official way to connect Spotify to PS5, as well as the advanced method to play Spotify on PS5 for free offline. Meanwhile, if you encounter a situation where Spotify doesn't work on PS5, here are some effective solutions just for you. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and try to make Spotify accompany your game all the way.