How to Listen to Spotify on Discord: Enjoy Music with Friends

Are you a music enthusiast who loves to share your favorite tunes with friends? Thanks to the dynamic and interactive platform of Discord, you can now take your music-sharing experience to a whole new level. Imagine synchronizing your Spotify playlist with your friends and listening to your favorite tracks together, no matter where you are. With the “Listen Along” feature on Discord, you can turn your music sessions into unforgettable moments of shared enjoyment. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of how to listen to Spotify on Discord, whether you’re using a desktop computer or a mobile device.

Connect Spotify to Discord: A Musical Bonding Experience

Have you ever been at a party or a gathering where music sets the mood? Discord takes this experience to the virtual realm, allowing you to enjoy music together with friends in real time. The “Listen Along” feature lets you connect your Spotify account to your Discord profile, creating a musical bond among friends like never before.

Step 1: How to Listen to Spotify with Friends on Discord

Listening to Spotify with friends on Discord is as simple as sharing an invitation. Here’s how you can do it:

Open Spotify: Launch your Spotify app and start playing the music you want to share.

Click the “+” Symbol: While your music is playing, go to your Discord text box and click on the “+” symbol. This will open up a menu for you to send invitations.

Send an Invitation: A preview of the invitation message will appear, along with the music you’re currently playing. You can even add a comment to personalize the invitation. Once you’re ready, hit send.

Friends Join In: Your friends will receive the invitation in their Discord. They can click on “Join” and instantly join the musical experience you’re sharing. As they join, their profiles will display that they’re listening along.

Step 2: Connecting Spotify to Discord

To unlock the magic of shared music experiences on Discord, follow these steps to connect your Spotify account:

Open Discord Desktop Program: Launch the Discord application on your desktop.

Access Connections: In the menu, find and select the “Connections” option.

Link Spotify: Look for the “Spotify” option and select it. This will take you to a web page where you can create a connection between Discord and Spotify.

Sign In or Create Account: If Spotify is not currently active on your device, you’ll be prompted to sign in or create a new account.

Link Established: Once you’ve successfully linked your Spotify account, your current music will be displayed on your Discord profile in real time.

Disconnect Spotify from Discord: When the Music Stops

There might be times when you want to disconnect your Spotify account from Discord. Whether you’re switching accounts or taking a break from shared music, the process is straightforward:

Open Discord Desktop Program: Launch Discord on your desktop.

Access Connections: Navigate to the “Connections” option in the menu.

Find Spotify: Locate and select the Spotify option.

Disconnect: In the upper-left corner of the green box representing the connection, you’ll find an “X” icon. Click on it.

Confirmation: Confirm your action by clicking the “X” and then selecting “Disconnect.”

Host a Spotify Listening Party on Discord: Elevate the Experience

For those with Spotify Premium accounts and a love for music-sharing, hosting a listening party on Discord can be a fantastic experience. The “Listen Along” feature offers a platform for hosts to lead the musical journey while participants engage in text conversations. Here’s how you can host a listening party:

Open Discord and Spotify: Make sure both the Discord and Spotify apps are open on your desktop.

Navigate to a Channel: Go to a channel where you can send messages, such as private messages or group chats.

Create an Invitation: In the text input area, you’ll find a gray “+” icon. Click on it. The icon will turn into a green play circle.

Select Invite: Click on the green play circle to bring up a menu. Look for the option to invite a user or channel to listen. Choose the appropriate option (Direct Message, Group Direct Message, or a specific channel).

Start the Party: Your friends can click on the “Join” icon in the invitation to join your listening party. As you switch songs, the invite link will automatically update.

Listen Along with Spotify on Discord: Perfect for PC

Listening along with friends to your favorite tracks is a breeze on Discord, especially when you’re on a PC. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Open Discord and Spotify: Ensure both Discord and Spotify apps are open on your desktop.

Navigate to a Channel: Find a channel where you can send messages, such as a text chat or a private message.

Activate the Play Circle: In the text input area of the channel, locate the gray “+” icon. Click on it to activate the green play circle.

Invite Friends: Click on the green play circle and select the option to invite a specific user or channel. Choose Direct Message, Group Direct Message, or a specific channel to send the invitation.

Join the Party: Friends can click on the “Join” icon in the invitation to join your music session. The invite link dynamically updates with each song change.

How to Listen Along with Spotify on Discord Mobile: iOS and Android

You don’t need to be on a desktop to enjoy the music-sharing experience on Discord. If you’re using an iOS or Android mobile device, here’s how you can listen along with Spotify on Discord:

Access Your Profile: Open the Discord app on your mobile device and locate the profile icon in the bottom-right corner.

Navigate to Connections: Tap on the profile icon and choose the “Connection” option.

Add Spotify: Look for the “Add” button in the top-right corner of the next page. Select Spotify to link it to your Discord account.

Successful Connection: Once the connection is established, you can sign up for the bot and share Spotify content in Discord voice rooms, just like on a desktop.

Listen Along: Choose a friend from your list who’s currently listening to Spotify. Tap on the “Listen Along” option to start sharing the musical experience.

FAQS

How do I connect Spotify to Discord?

To listen to Spotify on Discord, follow these steps:

• Open Discord and click on the User Settings (gear icon) located at the bottom left.
• Select “Connections” from the menu on the left.
• Scroll down and click on the Spotify icon.
• A new window will open, prompting you to log in to your Spotify account. Once logged in, click “Agree” to connect the accounts.
• Your Discord status will now show the music you’re listening to on Spotify. You can also access playback controls from the bottom left of the Discord window.

Can I listen to Spotify with friends on Discord?

Yes, you can! To listen to Spotify with friends on Discord, you need to use a bot like “Groovy” or “Rythm.” Add the bot to your server, give it the necessary permissions, and then use commands to play music from Spotify. Remember that using bots to stream copyrighted music might be subject to legal issues.

How do I control who can see my Spotify activity on Discord?

You can control who sees your Spotify activity on Discord by adjusting your settings:

• Open Discord and click on the User Settings (gear icon).
• Go to “Privacy & Safety” from the menu on the left.
• Find the “Display currently running game as a status message” option and toggle it on or off according to your preference.

Why can’t I hear Spotify audio when screen sharing on Discord?

If you’re screen sharing and your friends can’t hear the Spotify audio, it might be due to Discord’s limitations. By default, Discord doesn’t transmit system audio during screen sharing. To work around this:

• Use a bot like “Rythm” to play the music, as bots’ audio can be captured during screen sharing.
• Use a virtual audio cable program to route your system audio through a microphone input that’s shared during screen sharing.

Are there any Discord bots exclusively for Spotify?

While there aren’t bots exclusively for Spotify, some popular multi-purpose bots like “Rythm,” “Groovy,” and “FredBoat” support Spotify integration along with other music streaming platforms. These bots allow you to play, pause, skip, and control music playback using commands in Discord.