How to Use Spotify on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with Steps

Now that we have the Sony Playstation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series X and S here, let's talk about how you can bop your head while getting the maximum kills. Spotify is not just a music streaming service for gamers, it's a hype machine. With the right headbanger, winning feels even better. Now for the gamers who are buying either of these consoles for the first time, setting up Spotify may seem a little difficult but it's easy. Here is how you can set up Spotify on either of these consoles.

How to Setup Spotify on Playstation 5/PS5

The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 is here, and with it, new ways to stream your favorite audio from Spotify while in the zone. Just as with the PS4, gamers will be able to listen to their choice of songs and podcasts, perfect for battling zombies or roaming through an open-world adventure.

• The new PS5 Media remote comes with a dedicated Spotify button, ensuring seamless integration between your music, podcasts, and game. Quickly navigate media with built-in play/pause, fast-forward, and fast-reverse controls. The remote also lets users adjust volume and power settings on compatible TVs.
• Access Spotify directly from the Control Center and fast access playback controls through the Control Center so you can quickly switch between games and apps, skip, and pause your music without leaving your game.
• Spotify playback on your phone via Spotify Connect for uninterrupted gaming, as well as the ability to browse Spotify to find the very best in gaming soundtracks, playlists, and podcasts.
• A new Media Home on the PS5, so you’ll have easy access to your media apps. Plus, if you don’t already have Spotify, you’ll be able to download it from the Media Home, link your account, or even create one.

Playstation 5 users will be able to access the ever-growing platform of curated gaming playlists, gaming-centric podcasts, and Original Game Soundtracks as part of Spotify’s Gaming Hub.

How to Setup Spotify on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Whether you’re going for the new Xbox Series X, the fastest, most powerful Xbox ever, or Xbox Series S, which delivers next-generation performance in the smallest Xbox ever, both offer a high-quality gaming experience and easy-to-access Spotify controls so you can stream your favorite music while in the zone.

• Navigate to Spotify straight from the Xbox Guide and listen to your choice of music while you play.
• Control playback of Spotify through the Spotify app on the console, or use the Spotify app on mobile or tablet for uninterrupted gaming.
• Beginning November 17, navigate to Spotify quickly and easily through the “Audio & Music” section of the Xbox Guide. Now you can launch Spotify from the Xbox Guide and continue your music session without missing a beat.
• Beginning later this year, get a smoother onboarding experience with the Xbox Mobile Companion App for the new Xbox Series. This will become the easiest method to get to Spotify and stream it while gaming and Spotify will appear in all markets.

Plus, the new consoles’ new user interface updates deliver enhancements such as a faster launch time and content recommendations in the new Entertainment Hub under “Home.” Run by the Xbox Store Editorial Team, the new content recommendations will help more gamers be aware of the entertainment apps on Xbox, allowing them to find Spotify, install it, or launch directly into the Spotify app.