Three Methods to Play Spotify Music on Roku

Roku is a popular streaming platform that lets you access movies, TV shows, music, and other online content directly on your television. Roku offers a range of streaming devices, including Roku players, Roku Streaming Stick devices, and Roku TV models, making it easy to enjoy your favorite entertainment on a TV.

Spotify is available on supported Roku devices, allowing you to access your Spotify account and listen to your favorite songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts on your TV. If you're wondering how to get Spotify on Roku TV or how to play Spotify music on Roku, you're in the right place. In this guide, we'll introduce three practical methods for listening to Spotify on Roku devices.

Spotify is available on supported Roku players and Roku TV models. If the Spotify app is not already installed on your Roku device, you can add it through the Roku Channel Store. Once installed, simply open Spotify, sign in to your account, and start listening to your favorite songs and podcasts on your TV.

There are three convenient ways to add Spotify to Roku: directly through the Roku device, using the Roku mobile app, or through the Roku website.

1.1 Add Spotify to Roku from the Channel Store

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote, then scroll down and select Search.

2. Enter Spotify in the search bar and select Spotify Music from the search results.

3. Select Add Channel to install Spotify from the Roku Channel Store. If prompted, select OK to confirm.

4. Press the Home button again. Once the installation is complete, Spotify will appear on your Roku home screen.

Open the Spotify app and sign in with your Spotify account. You can now play Spotify music on Roku.

1.2 Add Spotify to Roku from the Mobile App

1. Install the official Roku app on your Android or iOS smartphone from the Google Play Store or App Store.

2. Open the Roku app and sign in to your Roku account. Select your Roku device to connect it to your smartphone.

3. Tap Channels, select Channel Store, and tap the search icon in the upper-right corner.

4. Enter Spotify in the search field and select Spotify Music from the search results.

5. On the Spotify details page, tap Add Channel or Add. If you have enabled a Roku PIN, enter it when prompted.

After a few moments, Spotify will be installed on your Roku device. You can then find Spotify in your Roku channel list and on the Roku home screen.

1.3 Add Spotify to Roku from the Roku Website

1. Open the Roku website in a web browser on your computer and sign in to your Roku account.

2. Select What to Watch at the top of the page, then choose Channel Store.

3. Enter Spotify in the search bar and select Spotify Music from the search results. Click Details to open the channel page.

4. On the Spotify channel page, click Add channel. After the channel is installed, the button will change to Installed. You can then open Spotify from your Roku home screen and sign in to your account.

Another way to play Spotify on Roku is to mirror your smartphone or computer screen to a compatible Roku device. Before getting started, make sure your Roku device and the device you want to mirror from are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Note: To enable screen mirroring on a supported Roku device, go to Settings > System > Screen mirroring > Screen mirroring mode, then select Prompt or Always allow.

2.1 Screen Mirror Spotify to Roku from Android

1. Open the Spotify app on your Android smartphone and sign in to your Spotify account.

2. Make sure your Android smartphone and Roku device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

3. Open the Quick Settings or Notification Panel on your Android phone and look for an option such as Cast, Screen Cast, or Smart View, depending on your device.

4. Tap the screen-casting option and select your Roku device from the available devices.

5. Once the connection is established, open Spotify and play a song. Your phone's screen and audio will be mirrored to the Roku-connected TV.

2.2 Screen Mirror Spotify to Roku from iPhone

1. Install the Spotify app from the App Store and sign in to your Spotify account.

2. Make sure your iPhone and Roku device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

3. Open the Control Center on your iPhone and tap Screen Mirroring.

4. Select your compatible Roku device from the list of available devices and follow any on-screen instructions.

5. Once mirroring is connected, open Spotify, select a song, and start playback. The Spotify music should then play through the Roku-connected TV.

2.3 Screen Mirror Spotify to Roku from a Windows PC

You can also mirror Spotify from a compatible Windows PC to a Roku device. Before starting, make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and that your Roku device supports screen mirroring.

1. Open a web browser on your Windows PC and visit the official Spotify website. Sign in to your Spotify account and start playing a song.

2. Press Windows + K on your keyboard to open the Windows casting panel.

3. Select your compatible Roku device from the list of available wireless displays.

4. Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the connection. Once connected, your PC screen and Spotify playback can be mirrored to the Roku-connected TV.

If your Roku device does not support the Spotify app, you can use Roku Media Player to play compatible local audio files through a USB drive on supported Roku devices. Roku Media Player supports common audio formats such as MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV (PCM), and FLAC. Therefore, you can download Spotify music as a compatible audio format and transfer the files to a USB drive for playback on Roku.

However, Spotify music downloaded for offline listening through the official Spotify app is protected and cannot simply be copied to a USB drive or played with Roku Media Player. If you want to use Spotify tracks as local audio files, Macsome Spotify Downloader provides an alternative way to save supported Spotify content in common audio formats.

Macsome Spotify Downloader can download Spotify songs, albums, playlists, and podcasts and save them as MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, or ALAC files. You can then transfer the downloaded files to a USB drive and use them for playback on compatible devices. This gives you another option for enjoying your Spotify music when the official Spotify app is unavailable on your Roku device.

Macsome Spotify Downloader is available for both Spotify Free and Premium users. The free trial allows you to convert the first minute of each song, so you can test the software before upgrading to the full version.

Now, let's see how to download Spotify music and play it on Roku using a USB drive. Before getting started, please download and install Macsome Spotify Downloader on your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 1. Import Spotify Songs or Playlists.

Launch Macsome Spotify Downloader on your computer, and the Spotify app will open automatically. Click the + button to open the adding window.

In Spotify, find the songs or playlists you want to play on Roku. Copy the link of a song or playlist and paste it into the input box, or drag and drop the selected content into the adding window. Then click OK to load the tracks into the main window.

Step 2. Set a Roku-Compatible Output Format.

To play Spotify music on Roku from a USB drive, you need to save the music in a compatible audio format. Click the Settings icon in the lower-left corner, then select MP3 as the output format. Macsome also supports AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC.

You can also customize the audio quality, output folder, file name, and folder organization according to your needs.

Step 3. Download Spotify Music to Your Computer.

Once the output settings are configured, click the Convert button to start downloading the selected Spotify songs.

When the download is complete, open the History tab to view your downloaded Spotify songs. Click the folder icon to locate the downloaded audio files on your computer.

Once your Spotify songs have been saved as local audio files, you can transfer them to a USB drive and use Roku Media Player to play Spotify music on a supported Roku device.

Step 1. Open Roku Media Player on your Roku device. If it is not already installed, you can add it from the Roku Channel Store.

Step 2. Connect the USB drive to your computer and copy the downloaded Spotify music files to the drive. Safely eject the USB drive from your computer, then connect it to a USB port on your supported Roku device.

Step 3. Open Roku Media Player and select Audio from the media type selection screen.

Step 4. Select your USB drive and navigate to the folder containing the downloaded Spotify songs. Select a track and press the Play button on your Roku remote to start playback.

Now, you can play Spotify music on Roku from a USB drive without relying on the Spotify app on your Roku device.

With the three methods above, you can play Spotify music on Roku in different ways. If your Roku device supports the Spotify app, you can install it directly and stream Spotify music from your Roku device. Alternatively, you can use screen mirroring to play Spotify from a compatible smartphone or computer. If your Roku device does not support the Spotify app, you can download Spotify music as compatible local audio files and play them through Roku Media Player using a USB drive.

Macsome Spotify Downloader provides an alternative way to save Spotify songs and podcasts as common audio files, such as MP3, AAC, WAV, and FLAC. You can then transfer the downloaded files to a USB drive and play Spotify music on Roku with Roku Media Player. The free trial allows you to convert the first minute of each song, so you can try the software before purchasing the full version.