How to Download and Play Spotify on Yoto Player Offline/Online [2025 Full Guide]

Part 1. Can You Play Spotify on Yoto Player?

"How do I add Spotify podcast to Yoto player for playing?" "Can you make Yoto cards from Spotify?" There are some users who ask. In fact, there is no integration and no native support between Yoto and Spotify. In other words, you cannot add and play Spotify music on Yoto directly for the moment.

Tips: But Jooki Spotify partnership allows you to make it. If you have a Jooki player, you can enjoy Spotify music directly on it.

Luckily, Yoto empowers you to add audio from the free library in the Yoto app and your local folder on computers or phones. Thus, you can add music from Spotify to Yoto. Yet, before that, you'd better download Spotify music as local files supported by the Yoto Player, as Spotify music is protected and encoded in a special format that Yoto doesn't support.

Part 2. How to Convert Spotify for Yoto Player without Premium

As mentioned above, you need to download Spotify songs locally in advance. Then you can import Spotify music to Yoto player for playback. But how to do that? No worries. Here we will introduce a free and paid third-party tool for you to get Spotify music as local files for Yoto player.

Tool 1. How to Download Spotify to Yoto-Enabled Audio Format via Audacity [Free]

Using Audacity to record Spotify music for Yoto is the most reliable and cost-effective way. It can record audio from Spotify that plays on your computer in real-time. Unlike other paid tools, it is completely free, safe and helps you save Spotify music in high-quality for Yoto player. Now, learn how to use it below.

Step 1. Download and install the latest version of Audacity program from its official website on your computer.

Step 2. Once installed, open Audacity, tap the Edit > Preferences option from the top menu bar.

Step 3. Under the Host section, choose Windows WASAPI.

Step 4. Under the Recording section, choose the loopback option for your speakers or headphones next to the Device option.

Step 5. Now, open Spotify, play the track you like to record for use on Yoto player.

Step 6. In Audacity, press the red Record button and it will start recording.

Step 7. At last, tap the Stop button in Audacity to finish the process.

Step 8. Go to File > Export > Export as MP3 to save Spotify music as MP3 files for Yoto.

Pros:

1. 100% free and safe to download and use without limitations;
2. Record in high quality

Cons:

1. Time-consuming, record in real time;
2. Requires manual steps;
3. It is not easy for some users to do the audio setup

Tool 2. How to Download Spotify to Yoto Player via AudFree Spotify Music Converter [Paid]

AudFree Spotify Music Converter contributes to downloading and converting Spotify songs, albums, playlists, audiobooks, podcasts, and any other Spotify content without Spotify Premium. Also, it can convert Spotify audio files to Yoto-supported output formats like MP3, M4A, etc., and save them to your computer locally.

With advanced conversion technology, it won't reduce the original audio quality of Spotify music while working at a rapid conversion speed. Besides, it will preserve all ID3 tags to facilitate organizing local Spotify downloads. Since this smart gadget can download Spotify music to unprotected files, you can listen to Spotify on Yoto and any other devices or speakers offline anytime.

Here is a user guide to show you how to download Spotify music to Yoto Player-supported audio format. Before that, please install this personal-use best Spotify music downloader on your Windows or Mac computer. After that, let's start.

Step 1Drag and Drop Songs from Spotify to AudFree SpoDable

Once installed, open this AudFree program from your computer. To add Spotify audio to it, please drag and drop a single item from the built-in Spotify web player into the '+ ♫' section of the AudFree Spotify Music Converter. This is the most commonly used way to add files. You can also tap any songs, playlists, albums, podcasts, and audiobooks even artists of Spotify, and hit the '+ ♫' icon at this Spotify converter's main screen. Then AudFree program will analyze the audio. Later, click the 'Add to list' button to load the audio.

Step 2Set Spotify Music Output Settings as Yoto-compatible Formats

For compatibility with the Yoto Player, please customize the output format of Spotify music to MP3, M4A, etc. To achieve that, please tap on the toolbar shaped like three horizontal lines in the top-right corner of the AudFree Spotify Music Converter. Then click the 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' option where you are allowed to reset the output formats, bit rate, sample rate, audio channel, etc. to get lossless Spotify audio. After the settings, click on the 'OK' button.

View also: How to Convert Spotify to M4A

Step 3Convert Spotify Music for Yoto

In the bottom-right corner of AudFree SpoDable's Converting window, find and hit the large 'Convert' button. This software will convert Spotify OGG Vorbis to MP3 audio at 13X faster speed. Then it will store the music files in the target folder you selected before on your computer. Afterward, you can upload the downloaded Spotify songs to Yoto and play them for your children with ease.

Pros:

1. 100% safe and reliable program;
2. Convert Spotify music in a fast speed;
3. Support batch conversions;
4. Easy to use;
5. Retain song's full ID3 tags like title, artist, album, etc. automatically;
6. Download Spotify music with the original audio quality losslessly;
7. Output spotify music in multiple audio formats

Cons:

1. Requires purchase for full version;
2. Works on desktop only

Part 3. How to Play Spotify on Yoto Player via Yoto App

With the tools above, you get the local Spotify music files for Yoto player. Now, check the steps below to learn how to add and connect Spotify to Yoto Player for playing via Yoto app.

Before starting, you need to transfer downloaded Spotify music to Android from your computer via a USB cable. Or, move Spotify music to iPhone or other iOS devices via the Apple Music app or iTunes app.

Step 1. Download and enter the Yoto app on your Android or iOS tablet or mobile. Then log in to your account.

Step 2. From the bottom of the screen, choose the 'Library' tab.

Step 3. Tap on the top-right '+' icon of the screen.

Step 4. Select 'Add Audio' from the options.

Step 5. Choose the downloaded Spotify audio files you want to upload from your mobile device's local folder.

Step 6. Name the audio file and select an appropriate category (e.g., music, story, etc.).

Step 7. Tap 'Save' to put Spotify audio file on your Yoto library on the app.

Step 8. Connect your mobile device and Yoto Player to the same Wi-Fi network. Then you can stream Spotify music on Yoto Player from the Yoto app.

Part 4. How to Link Spotify Playlist to Yoto Card for Playing Offline

If you have purchased a Yoto MYO card for your children, you can upload the playlists and songs to the card to make your own Yoto card with Spotify. Then you can link the card to Yoto Players to play music offline. Here are the detailed steps on how to add Spotify music to Yoto card.

How to Make a Yoto Card from Spotify via Yoto Card Website

Step 1. Navigate to the Yoto Card webpage on your computer to make your own Yoto cards.

Step 2. Tap on the blue 'Add Playlist' card icon to add Spotify playlists to a card.

Step 3. Create a name and write a description for this Spotify playlist.

Step 4. You can select 'Random Art' or 'Upload Art' to give the card a good look.

Step 5. Then hit the orange 'Add Audio' icon to upload the local Spotify audio to the Yoto card.

Step 6. Once uploaded, tap on the bottom 'Create' button.

How to Put Spotify Music on Yoto Card via Yoto App

Step 1. First, transfer the converted Spotify music files to your Android or iOS device.

Step 2. Open the Yoto app from your mobile device and navigate to the 'My Library' section.

Step 3. Choose 'Make Your Own' > 'Make playlist' and type the name for your playlist.

Step 4. Select 'Add audio files (MP3 / M4A)' to pick up local Spotify music files you want to add.

Step 5. At last, hit the 'Done' button to save the playlist on Yoto.

After following the steps above, then you can head to the playlist you made in the Yoto app and click on the 'three-dots' icon. Then select 'Link to a card'.

Later, insert the Yoto card into your Yoto Player directly and tap the 'Link' button in the app. Once connected, it will play Spotify music on Yoto Player offline automatically.

Now, you can control Spotify music playback via the Yoto player. You can twist the left button on the Yoto player, which helps you turn up the volume. Once you unplug the Yoto card, the Spotify songs will pause. When you plug it in again, the music will come out.

View also: How to Make Spotify Louder

Part 5. How to Listen to Spotify on Yoto Player Online

Besides using AudFree Spotify Music Converter or Audacity to help play Spotify playlist on Yoto offline and online via Yoto app and Yoto card, here are two more ways for you to do that online. Let's check them out.

Way 1. How to Stream Spotify to Yoto via Bluetooth

Both Yoto Player and Yoto Mini allow users to connect Yoto to their devices for streaming music through Bluetooth. It is quite easy to make it and enjoy music from Spotify online.

Step 1. Start the Yoto app on your Android, iPhone, iPad or other mobile device.

Step 2. Navigate to the 'Players' section in the app. Then follow the instructions to set up your Yoto player.

Step 3. Hit the 'settings' icon near the name of your Yoto Player.

Step 4. Scroll down on the screen to locate the 'Bluetooth Pairing' button in the 'Advanced' section. Then turn it on to activate the Bluetooth feature.

Step 5. Power on your Yoto Player and push the orange button on the left for about three seconds. Then it will enter the Bluetooth pairing mode and you can see a grey Bluetooth icon on its display screen.

Step 6. Press the right button on Yoto Player to choose the 'speaker' icon on the screen.

Step 7. Power on your mobile device and enable the Bluetooth feature. Then pick up your Yoto Player from the list under the Bluetooth section on your phone. Then you will see the 'Bluetooth' and 'speaker' icons on the screen of your Yoto Player.

Step 8. Now, tap the button on the right of your Yoto Player to complete the connection.

Step 9. At last, start the Spotify app on your device to play and listen to Spotify music on Yoto Player.

View also: How to Play Spotify through Bluetooth

Way 2. How to Connect Yoto to Spotify via Spotify Connect

All Spotify users can use Spotify Connect feature to link Spotify from one device to another device for streaming music. So, you can connect Spotify to Yoto player for playing music online.

Step 1. First, power on your Yoto player and your mobile or desktop device. Then proceed to connect your player and your device with the same WiFi network.

Step 2. Start the Spotify app from your mobile or desktop device, then pick a track and play it.

Step 3. On its playing screen, find and tap the 'devices available' icon. Then choose your Yoto player from the list to connect it.

After that, you can stream Spotify music to Yoto player for listening.

View also: How to Use Spotify Connect

Part 6. FAQs about Spotify on Yoto Player

Q1: Can I Listen to Spotify Music on Yoto Player Offline?

A: Yes. There is an offline mode in Yoto Player for you to enjoy music without connecting to WiFi. That is, you can add your own music to the Yoto card and plug the card into the player to play music offline. But it is noted that you can't use Yoto Radio, podcasts and radio cards, Yoto Daily, and the day-and-night clock offline. If you want to play Spotify music on Yoto player offline, you can use AudFree Spotify Music Converter or Audacity to help you.

Q2: How Can I Stop Yoto from Turning Off Automatically?

A: You can go to the Yoto app to adjust the auto power-off time. Just head to 'Settings' > 'Auto Power-Off' to change the time.

Q3: Yoto Player vs Toniebox, Which One Should I Choose to Play Spotify Music?

A: Yoto Player can be used for all ages, while Toniebox is suitable for younger kids. Also, Yoto Player is cost-effective if you buy Yoto cards in the long run. In a word, you can pick up one player to play Spotify music according to your needs.

View also: How to Use Spotify on Toniebox

Q4: Why Is My Yoto Player Stuck on a White Face?

A: Maybe your player is offline and you can't see anything on the display. If so, then you need to connect your Yoto to the network connection first and try again.

Q5: Can You Play Spotify through Yoto?

A: You can use the Bluetooth feature on your Yoto player and mobile or desktop device to stream Spotify music. Or, you can use the Spotify Connect feature to make it. But you can only listen to music online via these methods. If you want to enjoy Spotify music offline on Yoto player, you can get help from AudFree Spotify Music Converter.

Q6: How Many Spotify Songs Can I Put on a Yoto Card?

A: Before adding Spotify music to Yoto card, you should note that a blank Yoto card supports up to 100 tracks with a total capacity of 500MB, while each individual track is capped at up to 100MB and one hour long.

Part 7. Conclusion

From the content above, you may have a better understanding of Yoto Player and how to play Spotify on Yoto. In brief, you can play Spotify local music files on Yoto offline and online via the Yoto app or the Yoto card.

To do that, you need to download music from Spotify to Yoto-enabled formats using AudFree Spotify Music Converter or Audacity. Once converted, you not only can add and play Spotify tracks on Yoto player but also play Spotify music on multiple devices simultaneously offline. Also, you can connect Spotify to Yoto online via Bluetooth and Spotify Connect for seamless streaming. Simply choose the method that works best for your child's listening experience!