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Every journey needs an epic soundtrack. When you’re on the road, it’s easy to bring Spotify along for the ride.

Here are some ways to play Spotify in the car:

Note: Some cars require Spotify Premium.

Many car media systems offer a Spotify app built into the stereo. Check out Spotify Everywhere to see which ones.

Don’t worry if your car’s not listed, you can check with the manufacturer, and there are plenty of other ways to play in the car listed below.

Go wireless and play Spotify on Bluetooth supported car stereos.

Find out more about setting up Bluetooth.

Car view

When you connect your phone to your car’s Bluetooth, car view automatically turns on.

You see larger, driver-friendly icons in the Now Playing view, and you can quickly change what plays with Choose Music at the bottom of the screen.

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To disable Car view:

1. Tap Home .
2. Tap Settings .
3. Under Car, switch Carview off.

You may be able to use an AUX or USB cable to directly connect your mobile or tablet to your car.

Note: Check with your car’s manufacturer to make sure you have the correct cable.

Connect your Android mobile to Android Auto compatible cars.

For help setting up, visit the Android Auto Help Center.

Connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay compatible cars.

For help setting up, visit the Apple CarPlay support site.

For your safety

Only use your mobile device when allowed by law and when conditions permit safe use. Set up Spotify before you drive and avoid interacting with your device while the car is in motion.

Need help?

Check out I can't play Spotify in my car for troubleshooting help depending on your issue and connection type.

Use the app to play music files stored on your device, which we call local files.

Note: Files or downloads from illegal sources are not permitted.

For: Premium

1. On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
2. Add the files to a new playlist.
3. Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
4. Go to Settings > Local Files and switch on Local audio files.
   Note: You need to allow Spotify to find devices in the prompt that shows.
5. Download the playlist with your local files.

Didn’t work?

Make sure:

• You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
• Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
• The app is up-to-date on both devices
• Your device is up-to-date
• The Spotify app has access to your local network. Check in your iPhone/iPad settings under Spotify

For: Premium

1. On desktop, import your local files (with the 'Desktop' steps).
2. Add the files to a new playlist.
3. Log in on your mobile or tablet using the same WiFi as your desktop.
4. Download the playlist with your local files.

Didn’t work?

Make sure:

• You're logged in to the same account on both your desktop and mobile
• Your devices are connected to the same WiFi network
• The app is up-to-date on both devices
• Your device is up-to-date

1. Click , then Settings.
2. Scroll to Local Files and switch Show Local Files on.
3. Switch off any sources you don't want.
4. Click ADD A SOURCE to select another folder.

Music from that folder is now in Local Files in the menu on the left.

Supported file types

Note: Some of your files may be protected in restricted formats. Install QuickTime on your computer to allow most of these tracks to be played on Spotify.

• .mp3
• .m4p (unless it contains video)
• .mp4 (if QuickTime is installed on your computer)

The iTunes lossless format (M4A) isn't supported.

If your file isn’t supported, we do our best to match it with songs from the Spotify catalog. The version we match with might differ from the original.

Last updated: 24 September, 2020

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