How to Play Spotify on Amazon Firestick TV

You’ll be surprised to know how many ways there are to play Spotify on Firestick. You can install Spotify on Firestick for direct streaming or play Spotify on Firestick via your phone. Additionally, you can save Spotify music to a USB and play the songs on a USB-connected Firestick. You can pick up the suitable way based on your needs.

Next, we will introduce each way in detail to help you easily listen to Spotify on Firestick. It doesn’t matter which Firestick model you have or the type of Spotify account you’re using, there’s a method here that works for you.

The Spotify app can be installed on Fire OS 5 and newer versions. Here is how to set up and use Spotify on Firestick.

Step 1: Install Spotify App on Firestick TV

The Spotify app fits well on the Fire Stick. It’s not just thrown there. The app stretches across the screen and the layout makes navigation simple with the remote. Alexa is also supported on Spotify.

Before you start, just have at least 150 MB of free space on your Fire Stick. This is necessary for installation. The process itself is consistent across Fire Stick devices. Here’s how to install the Spotify app:

• Navigate to the top menu bar on the Firestick TV and select the Search option. Type “Spotify” using the on-screen keyboard. Or, you can use the voice input to make it faster.



• In the Apps and Games section of the results, highlight and select the Spotify tile.



• On the details page, click on the Get or Download button. Once done, the button will change to Open. Click it to launch Spotify.



• Choose one of two options: Log in or Sign up for free.



• With log in: several methods will appear, like entering a password or scanning a code. Pick whichever feels easiest.

Step 2: Listen to Spotify with the App on Firestick TV

After logging in, you’ll see the main Spotify interface on your TV. At the top, there are three main options: Home, Search, and Your Library. Below that, you will find the recommendations as usual. Navigate and select any option using the remote.

When playing a song, the Now Playing screen includes essential features. You will find the Like at the left. On the far right, there’s the Queue, Lyrics, and Dark Mode. And the playback controls as usual in the center.

It is worth noting that while the queue option is available, you can rearrange the order. That’s all for the interface and its key options.

Tips: You can’t download Spotify music on Firestick and ads will appear if you are using a Spotify Free account.

You don’t need the Spotify app installed on your Fire Stick to use it. There’s another way: AirPlay. If you own an iPhone or a MacBook, this method works perfectly. It’s simple and it doesn’t take much to set up.

First, make sure your Fire Stick supports AirPlay. Most newer models do. Plus, your device and Fire Stick TV must be on the same Wi-Fi. Here are the steps to enable AirPlay on Firestick:

• Start by going to the menu bar on your Fire TV. Then click on Settings.
• From the options, select Display & Sounds tile.



• Look for Apple AirPlay & HomeKit in the list. Open it.



• Turn on AirPlay. You can customize other options as needed.

With AirPlay enabled, you’re ready to stream Spotify without having the app on the Fire TV. Here’s an example share your Spotify audio with Fire TV from iPhone:

• Play any song from the Spotify app.
• Open the Control Center. 
• Find the AirPlay icon in the audio card and tap it.



•  A list of devices will show up. Choose your Fire TV. Once you select it, the audio will immediately play through your Fire Stick. No extra steps are needed.

Here’s the ultimate way to enjoy Spotify music on your Fire TV, which has nothing to do with the Spotify app itself. The steps are: you convert your Spotify music to open formats, transfer it to your Fire TV, and play it using an inbuilt music application. Yes, even Spotify Premium doesn’t allow you to do this. That’s where StreamFox for Music changes everything.

StreamFox lets you convert Spotify tracks as they are in their original quality. You can get the songs in open formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, or FLAC and StreamFox still gives you high-quality audio output at 320 kbps. 

The conversion process is straightforward. StreamFox comes with a built-in Spotify browser. Once installed StreamFox on your computer, it allows you to log into your Spotify library, select your songs, and convert them.

StreamFox for Music

• Automatically organize playlists and albums into neat folders on your computer.
• 10x faster speeds powered by ODSMRT technology for seamless large-playlist conversions.
• Podcasts, audiobooks and more are just as easy to save as your favorite songs.
• All-in-one converter supports music services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora and more.

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Here is how to convert and save Spotify Music onto USB with StreamFox and listen to it on Fire TV.

Step 1. Convert Spotify Music Using StreamFox for Music

• Install and open StreamFox on your computer. Whether it is a Mac or Windows PC, it works perfectly. From the software interface. click Spotify.



• On the embedded Spotify web page, click on Log in and enter your account credentials.



• Find the wanted songs, albums and playlists from the Spotify library and drag them to the red plus button.



• The selections will move to the Converting tab. You can pick formats here, such as MP3, WAV and FLAC. Finally, hit Convert All. The Spotify songs will end up in the Downloads directory on your Mac or Windows computer.

Step 2. Copy the Converted Songs to a USB Folder

• Plug the USB drive into your computer and format it. FAT32 is what most Fire TV models need. If you’re using a Cube, it can handle NTFS.
• Copy the songs in the StreamFox folder.



• Paste them into any folder on the USB.

Step 3. Play the Converted Spotify Music on Fire Stick

• Open VLC Media Player(VLC for Fire) on your Fire TV. If it’s not installed, get it by using the Search.



• Plug the USB drive into your Fire TV. Fire TV Cubes models support USB directly. For some Fire TV models, you’ll need an OTG cable.
• Once VLC detects the USB drive, a “New External Storage Detected”message pops up. Choose Yes to move on.



• Go to the Audio section in VLC and you will find the copied songs there.



• Pick a desired playlist or album and play it. That’s it.

From Fire OS 6 onwards, screen mirroring comes as a built-in feature. It’s a way to cast your entire device screen directly onto your TV, whether it’s from Android, iPhone, Mac, or Windows. This feature is really useful if you want more of Spotify features (like the lyrics) than just audio on your TV without having the app. Connect both your mobile/desktop device and Fire TV to the same WiFi and follow these steps to use this feature:

Step 1. Enable Screen Mirroring on Fire TV

• Hold down the Home button on your Fire TV remote and a menu will appear.
• Choose the Mirroring option to activate it.

Step 2. Connect Your Device to Fire TV

For iPhone:

• Access the Control Center on your iOS device.  
• Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
• Select your Fire TV from the list.

For Android:

• Open Settings on your phone.
• Go to Connected Devices.



• Tap on your Fire TV to connect.

Now, you can enjoy Spotify on your Fire TV.

Spotify Connect is another way to play audio on your Fire Stick. Whether the Spotify app is on the Fire Stick or not, it doesn’t matter. All your devices need to do is share the same Wi-Fi connection. Here are the details:

• Be on Spotify, whichever device you’re using. Start any song, any playlist.
• Look for and tap the speaker icon in the now-playing section. Choose the name of your Fire TV from the device list.
• Now, you can listen to Spotify on your Fire TV while controlling the playback on your Spotify mobile.

Fire Stick and Spotify don’t always work smoothly together. If you’re using an older model, performance issues more likely occur.  Here are some of the issues that are common:

• Spotify keep pausing on Firestick.
• Spotify stops playing on Fire TV Stick.
• Fire TV app turns off after 20 minutes.

Don’t worry! Usually these issues can be fixed with simple troubleshooting steps. You can try them one by one:

Fix 1: Restart Spotify on Firestick

A simple restart can fix most problems. However, don’t think that merely exiting the app closes the app. The back button is of no help here. You will have to stop Spotify from running in the background completely and then restart it again.

• Start by opening Settings on the Fire Stick.
• Choose Applications.



• Inside, choose Manage Installed Applications.



• Locate Spotify in the list and highlight it.
• Click Force Stop.

Go back to the home screen and reopen the Spotify app. The force stop clears all the temporary files and frees up system memory. So, your Spotify music should play smoothly now.

Fix 2: Update Spotify on Firestick

A Spotify update doesn’t just bring new features. It also fixes old bugs. Running an outdated version does cause unnecessary headaches.

• Go to the Fire Stick search bar and type “Spotify”.
• If an update is available in the app details, you’ll see an Update button. Hit the button to get the latest version of Spotify on your TV.

Tips: For automatic Spotify updates, go to Setting > Applications > Appstore, and turn on Automatic Updates. This will update all apps regularly.

Fix 3: Reinstall Spotify on Firestick

Sometimes, an app needs a fresh start. Reinstalling Spotify will get rid of deeper issues that restarting or updating can’t fix.

• Open Settings and go back to Manage Installed Applications.
• Find Spotify in the list and select it.
• Click Uninstall. The app will be removed from your Fire Stick.

Now, head back to the search bar, type “Spotify” and tap Get to reinstall it. A clean installation will allow you to play your Spotify music on Fire TV smoothly.

Conclusion

Here are all useful ways for you to play Spotify on Firestick. The way of using USB is highly suggested recommended, as it enables you to listen to Spotify offline without premium and ads. Simply convert and save Spotify music onto your USB with StreamFox and then enjoy Spotify on Fire TV without limitations.