Developed by Apple, the HomePod or HomePod Mini is a smart speaker that offers exceptional sound quality. Being seamlessly integrated with Apple's ecosystem, it is not surprising that this smart speaker works best with Apple Music. What if you prefer Spotify instead of Apple Music for your music needs? Is it still possible to enjoy your favorite tunes with Apple HomePod or HomePod Mini?
In this blog post, we'll show you three easy ways to play Spotify on HomePod. Keep reading for detailed guides for each method. You are sure to amplify your Spotify listening experience effortlessly.
Method 1. Ask Siri to Play Spotify on HomePod
With iOS 17, you can ask Siri to play Spotify on HomePod using voice commands. After upgrading your iPhone and Apple HomePod to the latest iOS 17 and making sure Spotify on your iPhone is running with version 8.8.72 (and later), you can proceed with the steps below.
Step 1. Set up your HomePod to your iPhone and connect them to the same Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. On your iPhone, open the “Home” app, tap the “More” button, then select “Home Settings”, tap your user profile under “People”, turn on “Recognize My Voice”, and tap to allow "Use Personal Requests".
Step 3. Open “Settings” on your iPhone, scroll down and select "Siri & Search", locate and tap on “Spotify”, and enable the option for “Use with Ask Siri” to allow Siri access to Spotify.
Step 4. Now you can ask Siri to play Spotify on HomePod with voice command in the format of “Hey Siri, [play/pause/skip/save] + [names of songs/artists/albums/playlists/podcasts]”. For example, you can say "Hey, Siri, play my Discover Weekly playlist".
A reminder: Do not mention “Spotify” in your first request if you are dealing with iOS 17.4 for the first time. In this way, Siri will ask for your preferred media app and you can reply “Spotify” to set it as the default music service, without setting it each time.
Most often, Siri can recognize our voice commands without making mistakes. However, not all Spotify features are supported through Siri commands. After all, unlike Apple Music, Spotify lacks native integration, limiting Siri's direct access and complex command capabilities. Another drawback is that you are required to connect to the internet all the time when using the service. What’s more, your listening will be disturbed by notifications and sounds from your iPhone.
Method 2. Stream Spotify Music on HomePod via AirPlay
If you haven't upgraded your iPhone and Apple HomePod to iOS 17, or your Spotify is not yet been updated to the latest version, you may wonder is there still a way to enjoy Spotify tunes on HomePod? The answer is definitely yes. You can turn to AirPlay.
AirPlay is a wireless protocol that allows you to share media resources including music, video, and photos, and even mirror your screen between compatible devices on the same network. Below are details to stream Spotify on HomePod from both desktop and mobile via AirPlay.
A reminder: You must make sure your HomePod and your Apple device are on the same Wi-Fi network when using AirPlay.
1. How to Play Spotify on HomePod from Spotify Desktop Client
Since Spotify doesn't support AirPlay, only Mac users can use the desktop client to airplay Spotify music. With Airplay, you can send all your Mac audio including Spotify streaming tunes to HomePod.
Step 1. Launch and log into the Spotify application or access it from a browser on your Mac.
Step 2. Select the song/playlist/album you want to listen to through your HomePod.
Step 3. Navigate the "Apple" menu, select "System Preferences" > "Sound", and "Output" in order, and finally select your HomePod to play the current audio.
2. How to Play Spotify on HomePod from the Spotify Mobile App
Step 1. Launch the Spotify app on your iPhone.
Step 2. Play the Spotify song/album/playlist you want Apple HomePod to work with.
Step 3. Open the "Control Center" on your iPhone, and tap "AirPlay" to select your HomePod as the output media.
AirPlay makes streaming Spotify on HomePod easy, but it only works with Apple devices and Apple-approved smart TVs and speakers. It doesn't support Android or Windows devices. Without a fast and stable internet connection, AirPlay will lower sound quality or stop streaming. For smooth, lossless Spotify playback on any device, we highly recommend you try method 3, which offers ownership of Spotify tunes. Scroll down for details, you won't regret it.
Method 3. Play Lossless Spotify Songs on HomePod (More Stable)
Let us move to the most stable yet sound-lossless way to enjoy Spotify music on HomePod. It helps you get rid of the limits of interrupted streaming as well as device compatibility. The secret behind it is pretty simple. You first save Spotify streaming music to your device, then share the downloaded audio files with iTunes, and then you can play the tunes with Apple HomePod. Well, now the key turns to downloading the DRM-encrypted Spotify music to lossless audio files locally.
TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is the tool we recommend. It is good at downloading and converting your favorite Spotify tunes to MP3/M4A/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/AAC/ALAC audio, nearly lossless. Regardless of your subscription status to Spotify, you can save the abundant media resources provided, including songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, etc. to your device. Well-preserved original ID3 tags and metadata info are another bonus for playing downloaded Spotify tunes on HomePod. It allows you to manage the downloads effortlessly even after transferring them to other devices.
More Impressive Features to Explore ...
● Compatible with Windows/MacOS. It saves time finding and getting used to a
particular tool for your device with different operating systems.
● An Embedded Spotify Web Player. It enables you to access the Spotify library
with ease. You no longer need to install the Spotify app on your desk.
● Flexible Output Settings. It allows you to change the Samplerate from 22050hz
to 48000hz and adjust the Bitrate from 128kbps to 320kbps.
● Batch Downloads. Your downloading would be simple and quick by clicking on the
floating bubble to add all songs from the current page.
● 35X Faster Conversion Speed. You can expect a 3-minute single to be downloaded
in 5 seconds with advanced hardware and GPU acceleration technologies
Let’s explore how you can enjoy lossless Spotify tunes on your HomePod with TuneFab Spotify Music Converter.
Step 1. Download and install the TuneFab Spotify Music Converter to your device, launch it, and log into the built-in web player.
Step 2. Click the "Search" from the left column, and input the keywords for your desired Spotify content onto the search bar.
Step 3. Click on the green floating "+" button, and TuneFab will auto-analyze all songs on the current page. You can also manually drag and drop them to the floating button one by one.
Step 4. Expand the conversion list and you can adjust the output format, bitrate and sample rate here.
Step 5. Tick the song you want to download or directly click "Convert All", TuneFab will start to download as per your request. When done, go to "Finished", click the file icon next to each song, and you will find the downloaded Spotify audio files on your device.
Step 6. Run iTunes on your computer. Select File > Add to Library, browse your downloaded Spotify songs, and import them to iTunes. Then you can start to play them on HomePod.
Conclusion
Asking Siri with voice commands or streaming via AirPlay is convenient for enjoying your favorite Spotify tunes on Apple HomePod or HomePod mini. However, they are internet-based services, and a speedy and stable connection throughout the process is a must. When it is unavailable, you are likely to encounter failures and lossy sound quality.
TuneFab Spotify Music Converter which enables you to download Spotify music to high-quality MP3/M4A/WAV/FLAC/AIFF/AAC/ALAC would be the ultimate solution. After getting the lossless audio files, sharing with iTunes and listening on HomePod would be a breeze. This method ensures smooth playback of lossless Spotify music. Download it now for a seamless and stable Spotify experience on your HomePod.
