Listening to Spotify music while playing Roblox is wonderful. However, many mobile players encountered the issue that Spotify stopped when opening Roblox. Why does this happen?
This is because your mobile device and Roblox app are competing for audio playback priority. When you launch a graphics-intensive 3D game, your smartphone's operating system, in an effort to optimize resource management, automatically assigns "Audio Focus" to that game. Since the game itself features built-in sound effects and spatial voice chat capabilities, your phone's system mistakenly assumes that the game requires exclusive control over the speakers.
Consequently, the system automatically pauses any media apps running in the background to prevent audio signals from overlapping and creating a chaotic jumble of sound.
Luckily, there are some effective ways on how to play Spotify while playing Roblox without any issues on Android, iOS, and PC.
Part 1. How to Play Spotify While Playing Roblox on iPhone/iPad
If you are an Apple user, you can use the methods below to listen to Spotify while playing Roblox on your iPad or iPhone.
1. Use Earbuds to Control Spotify Music Playback
When meeting Spotify pauses playing when playing Roblox, the easiest and direct way is to control music playback with wire or wireless earbuds. This is also the most popular and reliable method for users who want to listen to Spotify while playing Roblox at the same time.
Step 1. Connect your earbuds/headphones like AirPods, etc. with Bluetooth or plug it on your iOS or Android device.
Step 2. Start the Spotify app from your device, choose a track and play.
Step 3. Go to Roblox and pick up a game. Then touch the 'Play' button to launch the game. At the same time, the Spotify songs will be paused automatically.
Step 4. Now, you can press the 'Play/Pause' button on your earphones to resume playing Spotify music in the background.
View also: How to Play Spotify in the Background
2. Disable In-Game Voice Chat
If you enable the Spatial voice chat in Roblox, it will interrupt the music playback. So, you need to turn it off.
Step 1. Open the Roblox app on your iPhone or iPad. Then tap the three-dots icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to go to Settings.
Step 2. Choose the Privacy option to view your active device permissions.
Step 3. Scroll down to the 'Microphone and Camera Input' section and disable the microphone access entirely.
Step 4. After that, try playing Spotify music again when playing Roblox.
3. Use Shortcuts App on iOS Device
If you want to play Spotify on Roblox without headphones, you can use the Shortcuts app on your iPhone or iPad to let Spotify play when playing games on Roblox. Now, let's check how to do that.
Step 1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iOS device and hit the 'plus' icon at the top-right corner. Then you can add a new shortcut.
Step 2. Type 'play/pause' in the search box at the bottom on the screen and search for it. Then choose 'Play/Pause' in the Media section and hit 'Done' at the upper-right corner. After that, the Play/Pause shortcut is created.
Step 3. Start the Settings app on your iOS device. Then tap 'Accessibility' > 'Touch'.
Step 4. Find and click on the 'Back Tap' option > 'Double Tap' option > 'Play/Pause' option in the SHORTCUTS section.
Step 5. Now, open the Spotify app and start playing songs. Then head to Roblox and play a game. Later, Spotify music will stop playing. Here, you can double-tap the back of your device and Spotify will start playing again. Then you will get a message on the screen showing that the Play/Pause shortcut is enabled.
If you want to stop playing music, double-tap the back of your phone again.
Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Roblox on Android
On Android devices, the reason behind Roblox Spotify not working is mainly due to the aggressive battery optimization and system permissions. Now, learn the methods below to listen to Spotify while on Roblox.
1. Disable Battery Optimization
Step 1. Open the Settings app on your Android device, then go to the Apps or Apps Management section.
Step 2. Locate and tap the Spotify option from the list of installed applications.
Step 3. Click the Battery option and set it to Unrestricted or enable the Allow background activity feature.
Step 4. Later, you can start to play Spotify and Roblox on your Android device.
2. Use Game Audio Tools
If your Android phone has the built-in game optimization center, you can use its audio tools to help play Spotify on Roblox at the same time.
Step 1. Open the native game launcher or game booster app from your Android device's home screen.
Step 2. Find the dedicated audio section or an 'Audio Focus' option in the app's main setting menu.
Step 3. Make sure that the setting allowing background media to overlap with game audio is enabled.
Step 4. Once done, you can begin to listen to Spotify while playing Roblox.
Besides, Android users can use the system's native "Split Screen" or "Pop-up View" modes. Simply run Spotify app as a small floating window overlaid on top of the Roblox game interface; the system will then recognize both applications as being in an "active" state. This effectively prevents the automatic pause feature from being triggered.
Part 3. How to Play Spotify and Roblox at the Same Time on PC
It is easy to play Roblox while listening to Spotify music on Windows or Mac computer. Desktop operating systems are designed from the ground up with the capability to simultaneously handle multiple programs and audio streams, without imposing artificial resource limitations. Consequently, you will never encounter the type of malfunction involving forced automatic pausing.
1. Direct Streaming at the Same Time
Step 1. Open the Spotify desktop app or visit Spotify web player on your computer and start playing music.
Step 2. Start the Roblox app and enter and game. Then you can listen to Spotify on Roblox at the same time.
Step 3. To balance the sound, you can use the computer's built-in volume mixer to lower the game's sound effects while keeping your music loud and clear.
2. Use Discord
If you want to communicate with friends on PC while playing Spotify and Roblox, you can use Discord to sync and listen to your music with your friends together simultaneously.
Way 1: Native 'Listen Along' (Requires Spotify Premium)
Step 1. Open Discord, go to Settings > Connections and link your Spotify account to your Discord profile.
Step 2. Join a Discord Voice Channel with your gaming squad, open the Spotify app and start playing music.
Step 3. Tap + > Invite in Discord and proceed to invite the channel to listen along.
Once your friends joined the channel, you will listen to Spotify while playing Roblox at the same time.
Way 2: Use a Discord Music Bot (For Spotify Free Users)
Step 1. Find a Discord music bot and invite it to join your personal Discord server.
Step 2. Join a Voice Channel and type '/play' followed by a playlist link into the chat in the bot.
Step 3. Now, lower the volume by using your computer's volume mixer or right-click the bot's profile in the voice channel.
Step 4. Then you can run the Spotify app to listen to music with Spotify ads blocked without any hassle.
This method offers a much smoother gaming experience, especially on lower-end PCs. This is because the bot streams audio directly through the Discord server, rather than via a local background application on your end, it effectively conserves your computer's memory resources.
Part 4. How to Listen to Spotify on Roblox Offline
While you can play Spotify while playing Roblox, you need to connect to a stable network connection. Besides, Roblox does not integrate with the Spotify app. So, you can only play Spotify over Roblox by running the Spotify app in the background, which will interrupt music in case of poor network connection. For this reason, we will present an offline method to use Spotify while playing Roblox for a more comfortable gaming experience.
First, you need to use AudFree Spotify Music Converter to download and convert Spotify music to MP3, AIFF, Lossless, WAV, FLAC, etc. Without the Spotify Premium subscription, you can get Spotify local downloads in 100% original quality and metadata retention. Then you can play Spotify songs offline while playing games on Roblox. Also, it is possible to listen to Spotify music offline on other gaming devices like PlayStation 4, Xbox One and so on.
AudFree Spotify Music Downloader
- Batch download Spotify songs, playlist, albums, etc. locally with free account
- Convert Spotify songs to MP3, AIFF, WAV, FLAC and other common formats
- Play Spotify music offline with Roblox, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Keep Spotify tracks with lossless quality and ID3 tags
How to Download Spotify Music for Roblox
Step 1. Install and launch AudFree Spotify Music Converter on your computer. Find the song you want to play with Roblox in the built-in Spotify web player and drag it to the '+ ♫' section of the tool. Or, tap the songs and tap the '+ ♫' icon. After that, click on the 'Add to list' button in the pop-up window to load tracks.
Step 2. Click the Menu bar in the upper-right corner and select Preferences. Click the Conversion option and select the output format of Spotify music. As Roblox supports audio formats like MP3, OGG and WAV, you can choose one of them for saving. Besides, you can adjust parameters such as bit rate and sample rate to make Spotify music more personalized.
Step 3. Click the Convert button at the bottom-right corner on the Converting window to start converting Spotify songs to normal format. When it's done, hit the Converted button to find the converted local Spotify music files. After that, you can play any game in Roblox while playing Spotify tracks offline as background music.
If you want to download music for Roblox from not only Spotify, you can use AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. It helps you download music from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, SoundCloud, Qobuz and so on for offline playback while on Roblox.
How to Add Local Spotify Music to Roblox for Playing Offline
Now, you have the common Spotify music files. Besides, Roblox allows players to upload and custom local audio files for better experience. Now, let's see how to make it.
Roblox uses a strict and automated third-party copyright detection system. Your uploads will fail, the audio will be blocked and your Roblox account may be banned during the process. Besides, you can only use the conveted Spotify music on Roblox for personal use. It may violate Roblox's Terms of Service if you use these music files publicly. If you still want to proceed, follow the steps below. Or, the safest method is to transfer the converted Spotify files to your mobile phone for playback in the background via the native music player.
Step 1. Go to Roblox official website on your computer. Then log in to your account. Or, you can sign up for a new account if you are a new user to it.
Step 2. Touch the 'Create' button on the top of the screen. Then you will be led to Roblox Studio where you can upload local Spotify audio files.
Step 3. Click on 'View' > 'Explorer' > 'Audio', then hit on 'Add' > 'Browse' to locate local Spotify music files on your computer's folder. After that, touch 'OK' to upload Spotify to Roblox.
Step 4. Once uploaded, you will find the files on the 'Audio' page. Then copy the Numeric ID from the URL on the page.
Step 5. Now, head to 'SoundService' in Roblox and choose 'BackgroundMusic'.
Step 6. Then go to 'SoundId' to put the copied Numeric ID in it and press 'Enter' on your keyboard.
Step 7. And you can click on the 'play' icon to preview the sound.
Step 8. Click on 'StarterPlayer' > 'StartedPlayerScripts' to create a 'LocalScript' called 'MusicPlayer'.
Scripts: local SoundService = game:GetService("SoundService")
local backgroundMusic = SoundService.BackgroundMusic
Step 9. Here you need to create variables to save 'SoundService' and 'BackgroundMusic' objects.
Step 10. To play Spotify on Roblox in the background, please use the 'Play' function [backgroundMusic:Play()]. You can call it on the 'backgroundMusic' variable in the new line.
That is how to use Spotify and Roblox at the same time. You can test if it works well.
Part 5. FAQs about Spotify on Roblox
Why Is My Spotify Music Files Upload Failed on Roblox Studio?
It is most likely because the audio file format is unsupported, the file size is too large, or the file is restricted due to copyright issues. Please ensure that your Spotify audio file is in .MP3 or .OGG format (avoid using .WAV files, as they store an excessive amount of data). Also, please verify that the file does not violate any copyright regulations, as the moderation system will automatically reject content containing copyrighted material.
Why Does Double-Tapping the Back of My Device Not Trigger the Shortcut to Play Spotify on Roblox?
The most common reason is that your phone case is either too thick or has an uneven surface, which interferes with the device's internal sensors. Please try removing your phone case to see if the device can then detect the tapping action. If the issue persists, return to the 'Accessibility' settings in iOS to confirm that the 'Back Tap' feature was not accidentally disabled during a system update, and verify that you have correctly assigned the shortcut to 'Double Tap' rather than 'Triple Tap'.
What Is Roblox Spotify Island?
Spotify Island is actually a game developed by Roblox in collaboration with Spotify, which incorporates Spotify music into the game. In other words, it is a music-based game that allows players to make music, play games, and interact with virtual artists. Its uniqueness lies in its gameplay and features. This allows you to wander around Spotify Island and find rare collectibles and Hearts to unlock specific areas of the island. Also, it allows you to unlock exclusive content, purchase or collect merchandise.
Why Is Spotify Music on Roblox No Sound?
Sometimes, your device doesn't allow you to play audio from multiple sources at the same time. In this case, you can go to Roblox's settings to turn off game music or turn down the game volume. Also, you can go to the Volume settings on your Windows PC to mute the sound of Roblox and increase the sound of Spotify.
How Many Spotify Songs Can I Upload to Roblox?
In fact, Roblox allows players to upload audio files no more than 20 MB in size. Besides, the file should not be more than 6 minutes in duration.
How to Join Spotify Island?
You can open Roblox and search for 'Spotify Island'. Or you can find it via web browser. Once found, click on it and join it.
How Do I Redeem Spotify Island Code?
You can launch Roblox Spotify Island on your mobile or desktop device. Next, hit on the 'Ticket' button to enter the code. Later, hit on the 'Claim' option to redeem codes.
Part 6. Conclusion
Now, you can follow the methods above to listen to Spotify while playing Roblox with or without Spotify app on your mobile and computer. If you face the Spotify keeps pausing while playing Roblox games, you could try AudFree Spotify Music Converter for a better listening and gaming experience. With it, you can download Spotify music to computer as local audio files. Then you can upload Spotify music to Roblox to play Spotify on Roblox offline with freedom.
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