How to Play Spotify on Squeezebox Music Player (2 Methods)

Developed by Logitech, Squeezebox is device-oriented for music streaming. As the device is compatible with multiple streaming platforms such as Pandora, Last.fm, Rhapsody, MOG, and so forth, you can access countless music resources and enjoy the playback of great quality.

However, although Spotify is the largest music streaming platform with the most subscribers and the largest music database, unfortunately, it has not yet added support for Squeezebox. But still, there are alternative solutions to figure it out. Now look no further and scroll down to learn how!

 

Way 1. Use Third-party Plugin to Play Spotify on Squeezebox

To play Spotify on Squeezebox, by installing a third-party plugin on the device, the function can be activated. Nevertheless, this is not a free service but it requires a Spotify Premium subscription in advance. If you are a subscriber to Spotify, please follow the procedures below to install the plugin first, and then there will be two ways to play Spotify on Squeezebox:

Attention: You still need to subscribe to Spotify Premium in order to listen to Spotify on Squeezebox.

Step 1. First, download and Logitech Media Server to install on your computer. Make sure that you are installing the version that exactly matches the Squeezebox device you are using.

Step 2. Run the server and turn to the main interface of it. Go to Settings >> Plugins and scroll down the list to find Spotty.

Step 3. Install the plugin and complete your Spotify account login. Eventually, simply reboot the Squeezebox device and you will find that the Spotify icon is displayed in the Squeezebox Server interface.

Now, only by opening this Spotify menu can you access features like the Top 100 music ranking list or access your own created playlists to enjoy music streaming directly.

 

Play Spotify on Squeezebox with Spotify Connect

When you get the Spotty plugin installed, it is also possible for you to directly play Spotify on Squeezebox with the Spotify Connect function from a mobile device. In the following, also check the manipulation guide to walk through how it works in details:

Step 1. First, on your Squeezebox device, turn to the Squeezebox Server settings.

Step 2. Go to Player >> Spotty Spotify for Squeezebox. Here, tick the Spotify Connect option.

Step 3. Use your mobile phone to open Spotify. Tap the Available Devices option and choose to connect to Squeezebox Player.

Once the connection is built, directly stream a song and the music will be synchronized to Squeezebox for streaming instantly.

 

Way 2. Play Spotify on Squeezebox By Downloading Spotify Songs Offline

Despite installing a plugin and subscribing to Spotify Premium, there is an easier solution to play Spotify on Squeezebox more flexibly and effortlessly - that is by downloading Spotify songs to Squeezebox's supported formats, then you can enjoy streaming on the device with its default media player without installing the Spotify app at all.

Nevertheless, it is noted that because of the DRM protection technique it applies, Spotify songs can't be directly downloaded for transferring to play on devices without being supported by the Spotify app. Instead, you need to install a third-party downloader with the capability to decrypt DRM and export Spotify downloads in Squeezebox's supported audio formats like MP3, so that you can enjoy Spotify playback offline even without premium subscription required. For such a purpose, TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is definitely the one that can help.

TuneFab Spotify Music Converter delivers powerful decoding capability to unlock DRM protection, and then download Spotify songs to MP3, M4A, and other lossless formats at up to original 320Kbps audio quality. Once you get the DRM-free music files, you can freely transfer them to Squeezebox and enjoy the streaming without installing the Spotify app anymore.

In the following, please also walk through the guidance and try using TuneFab Spotify Music Converter to download music and play Spotify on Squeezebox effortlessly:

Step 1. Log in to Spotify in TuneFab Spotify Music Converter

Run TuneFab Spotify Music Converter after installing the program on your computer. From its main feed, please select Spotify to enter the web player and log in with your credentials.

Step 2. Add Spotify Music to Download

Once the login completes, browse the web player and add songs, albums, or playlists you'd like to download and play on Squeezebox later. Simply drag and drop them to the Add button to add to the Converting list.

Step 3. Configures Audio Parameters

Subsequently, you can turn to the Converting window and further customize the output settings, including the output format and audio bitrate before downloading Spotify songs. It is recommended to select MP3 as it can be supported by Squeezebox and almost all media players.

Step 4. Download Spotify to MP3

When the settings are determined, simply tap the Convert All button to batch download Spotify songs offline. Once the download completes, check and access the outputs under the Finished module by clicking on the View Output File button.

Step 5. Transfer Spotify to Squeezebox

Eventually, use a USB drive or SD card to save the downloaded Spotify songs. After this, simply plug the drive or SD card into Squeezebox and you can enjoy Spotify songs on the device even without the Spotify app installed!

 

Final Words

Although Spotify has not yet added support for Squeezebox, you can still use the Spotify plugin or download Spotify songs in advance with the professional music converter, TuneFab Spotify Music Converter for transferring to the devices.

By comparison, using TuneFab can bring you a more flexible music streaming experience as the music downloads will not be restricted within the Spotify platforms at all. In addition, the music downloads won't expire even if you cancel Spotify Premium subscription. Now, please install the program for free and start trying it!