Imagine the comfortable scenario where you can chill on your couch and listen to your favorite playlists and podcast episodes without holding your phone or using the earbuds. As one of the most popular streaming music services, Spotify is also one of the most widely used music apps on Amazon Fire TV.
Here in this article, we will introduce you to 4 methods to enjoy Spotify on Amazon Fire TV, as well as the solutions to fix your Spotify not working issues on Firestick.
Method 1. Install and Listen to Spotify on Amazon Fire TV
First of all, there's a super easy way for you to bring all your desired music and podcasts to Amazon Fire TV just via Spotify app. Let's dive into the method of how to install Spotify on Firestick:
Step 1: Install Spotify on Amazon Fire TV
(1) Turn on your Amazon Fire TV and then go to the main menu.
(2) Hit the magnifying glass icon to open the search bar.
(3) Enter Spotify and select Spotify from the search result.
(4) Click the download button to add it to your Fire TV.
Step 2. Log into and Play Spotify on Firestick
(1) After installing and entering Spotify on Fire TV, log into your Spotify account.
(2) Then you can browse and play the playlists on Spotify you want through the Fire TV.
Method 2. Play Spotify on Amazon Fire TV via AirPlay (from iOS)
AirPlay allows you to share everything like videos, photos and music with your home devices, like Fire TV through iOS system.
Here are the simple guidelines for your reference:
(1) Go to Settings > Display and Sounds on your Fire TV.
(2) Switch the AirPlay toggle On after heading to AirPlay & HomeKit.
(3) On your iOS device, play Spotify and swipe down to open Control Center.
(4) Enter the phone's Control Center by swiping down from the top screen.
(5) Choose your device to connect, and Spotify will play through Firestick.
Method 3. Stream Spotify to Amazon Fire TV by Casting (from Android)
You can also mirror your phone to the Fire TV if you use the Android system, just by using the casting shortcut in your quick settings panel. After you tap the cast button, pick the device you want to mirror your display. Remember to ensure the device and your phone connect to the same WiFi.
Then you can stream Spotify to Amazon Fire TV and enjoy the playlists your like.
Method 4. Play Spotify Music as MP3 on Amazon Fire TV Without Internet
With a Spotify Premium account, you can listen ad-free through the methods mentioned above. However, for free accounts, ads will disturb your listening experience and a stable internet connection is needed. To avoid ads and interruptions without subscribing to Spotify, here we introduce you, TuneFab Spotify Music Converter, to save Spotify music to the computer, convert it to a USB, and play it on your TV.
TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is a useful Spotify music downloader for all Spotify users to download playlists and songs to MP3, M4A, WAV and other common music formats. As TuneFab removes DRM from Spotify music, you can transfer it into a USB drive and then you play music on Amazon Fire TV without internet.
Here are simple steps to get you off the hook after installing TuneFab and logging into your Spotify account.
Step1: Select Spotify songs to download.
Step2: Select Output Format, such as MP3, for Spotify Music.
Step3: Finish downloading Spotify songs and check them in the output drive you choose.
Step4: Now you should transfer Spotify music to USB and then you can play them on Amazon Fire TV offline.
- Connect the USB with Spotify songs to your Firestick using an OTG adapter.
- Open VLC on Fire TV to access the songs.
- Select a song and enjoy Spotify on Firestick.
FAQs About Spotify on Amazon Fire TV
Q1. How to Create a Spotify Shortcut on the Amazon Fire TV Home Screen?
Here's the simple method for you to create a Spotify shortcut on your Firestick:
1. Press the “Home” button on your Firestick remote and go to the main screen.
2. Scroll to the “Apps” section using the directional buttons.
3. Find Spotify in your installed apps or under “See All Apps.”
4. Press the “Options” button and select “Move.”
5. Drag Spotify to the top row, then press “Select” to confirm.
Q2. How to Fix Spotify Not Working on Amazon Fire TV?
There are some reasons that can cause Spotify Firestick not working issues. You can follow the steps below to check and fix the problems.
- Check if you have unmuted your TV and speakers by accident.
- Check your WiFi connection and make sure both your devices are on the same WiFi.
- Check if you turn on your Airplane mode because Airplane mode can disable your device's WiFi connection.
- Update the Spotify app on your Fire Stick for the older versions having playback issues.
Conclusion
Amazon Fire TV is popular for a good reason—it lets you enjoy quality media from streaming services like Spotify. We’ve made it easy with four simple methods for you to get Spotify on Amazon Fire TV. What's more, with TuneFab Spotify Music Converter, you can listen offline and ad-free on your Firestick, even with a free account. Give it a free try now!
