Voice-activated speakers are some of the hottest gifts this holiday season, and the GoogleHome, Hub, Max, and Mini are no exceptions. If you just unwrapped one of these smart home devices, you probably can’t wait for it to fill your home with your favorite music, podcasts, and more—as soon as you set up the darn thing.
It’s easy, we promise. All you need is Google Home, your Spotify account info, and your smartphone or tablet with the Google Home app. Here’show to connect your Google Home to Spotify:
- First, download the Google Home app from the Google Play or App store, and follow the prompts to set up your new Google Home device.
- Once connected, go to “Settings,” select “Music,” and then tap “Spotify” to set it as your default music service.
- Your Google Home app will ask you to link your Google and Spotify accounts. Have your Spotify username and password handy to start listening even faster.
Go ahead and test out your gadget’s skills. Try asking Google to play your favorite artists, songs, and playlists by saying:
How to add Spotify to Google Home. Open the Google Home app. Tap the + in the top left corner. Link your Spotify Premium account by logging in. Pro tip: To make Spotify the default music service on Google Home, reach the same Music menu as outlined above and make sure the Spotify box is checked blue.
“Okay Google…”
- “Play Spotify.”
- “Play my Discover Weekly.”
- “Play hip-hop music.”
- “Play ‘Angel’ by Lionel Richie.”
- “Pause.”
- “Like this song.”
- “Skip forward 20 seconds.”
- “Play the next song.”
- “What’s playing?”
- “What’s this album?”
Connect Spotify To Google
- I haven't bought a Google Home yet, but if what I'll be describing here is possible, I probably will. I'd like to be able to use my Google Home to play something from Spotify on my computer. The computer, of course, has the Spotify desktop application open, and would be forwarding the music to my speakers.
- Google Home can also be used as your primary speaker for your desktop PC or any laptop, tablet or smartphone. You can turn Google Home into a Bluetooth speaker and not compromise or sacrifice any of its existing functionality. You can still say command ‘OK Google’ to have it perform tasks while the speaker is paired with your PC.