How to put Spotify on Android Auto?

We all love to enjoy our favorite music and listen to our favorite podcasts while we're behind the wheel. How to put Spotify on Android Auto? In this little guide you will find all the answers.

There are already many drivers who use Android Auto for your car journeys. Its interface allows you to control many of the functions of your Android phone, directly from the car screen or through voice commands.

The goal of using Android Auto is that drivers can use their mobile phones safely, avoiding distractions, with your hands on the wheel and without losing sight of the route. Hence the usefulness of using voice commands to access such useful tools as the following:

• apps from navigation through Google Maps or Waze.
• Applications multimedia like Spotify, YouTube Music o Audible.
• Calls in mode free hands.

Before installing Spotify on Android Auto

Ready to enjoy the experience of having Spotify on Android Auto? Here are the prerequisites:

• An Android mobile phone: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or higher is required.
  The Android Auto app, which is already installed as standard on many devices.
• The Spotify app installed and conveniently updated on our smartphone.
• USB or wireless connection to connect the phone to the vehicle. In some cases this must be done using a USB cable, although more recent car models allow wireless connection.

Important: Not all cars are compatible with Android Auto. You need a vehicle with a built-in screen. Otherwise, you'll need to find a phone holder and use Android Auto in standalone mode. Here's how to do it How to install Android Auto on an unsupported car.

Setting up Spotify on Android Auto, step by step

Once we have verified that we have all the necessary requirements, we can now move on to installing Spotify on Android Auto and configuring it according to our own tastes and preferences. These are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Install and update both applications

The first thing to do is to verify that we have both applications (Android Auto and Spotify) installed and updated, you must do the following:

1. First we open Google Play Store on our phone.
2. There we look "Android Auto" y "Spotify".
3. We download the applications (if we do not have them installed) and, if necessary, we update them to the latest version.

Step 2: Connect the phone to the car

There are Two ways to run the connection between the phone and our vehicle's entertainment system: by cable or wirelessly.

• Via USB cable: Connecting the phone to the car's USB port and waiting for Android Auto to start automatically.
• Wireless connection: by activating Bluetooth and WiFi on your phone and then linking it to the car system following the manufacturer's instructions. This way, Android Auto starts on its own.

Step 3: Set up Android Auto

This is a very simple step. All we need to do is wait for the automatic start of Android Auto, grant the permits that correspond (access to contacts, notifications and multimedia data) and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Step 4: Launch Spotify on Android Auto

If we have completed the previous steps correctly, when starting Android Auto, we will see the Spotify icon in the main menu along with the rest of the compatible applications. What we have to do is select Spotify and log in with our account. This way we will have access to our playlists and other options.

If the icon does not appear in the application menu, it is necessary to verify that we have updated to the latest version. If not, we will have to uninstall and reinstall Spotify.

Sometimes, even following these steps to the letter, we can find ourselves with Problems using Spotify on Android Auto (connection is lost, the app does not respond to voice commands, etc.). In these cases, the most effective way is always to restart Android Auto and Spotify. This is the most effective method to fix possible temporary errors.

Some tips for use

Now that we've installed Spotify on Android Auto, how can we get the most out of it? Here are some tips that may help you:

• Create predefined playlists, to avoid the distraction of having to search or change songs while driving.
• Download songs for offline use, this allows us to continue enjoying music even in areas where there is poor signal.
• Keep your phone battery charged (it runs out of power quickly when using wireless mode). That's what the car USB port is for recharging.

In short, using Spotify on Android Auto allows you to safely enjoy your favorite music while driving. With its simple setup and features designed to avoid distractions, it's a fantastic tool for any true music lover.