Spotify Play Pause Won't Work While Using Other Apps

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Hi, brand new Spotify Premium user here so bear with me! If I play music through the 'Music' app on my iPad and then switch to another app e.g. 'Safari' or 'Mail' then the 'Music' app keeps playing music. However, Spotify does not - it stops playing if I'm not actually in the Spotify app itself. Close Spotify while establishing the connection. Close any other apps you’re not using. Once you’ve checked the above, try restarting the connection: Turn off the Bluetooth on your speaker or sound system. With the Bluetooth settings on your device with the Spotify app switched on, delete the information of the speaker or sound system.

Go wireless and play Spotify on Bluetooth supported devices such as speakers, headphones, and even your car.

You’ll need:

  • The Spotify app on a Bluetooth supported phone, tablet, or computer.
  • A Bluetooth supported audio device (such as a speaker, car, watch, headphones, etc).
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Note: It's best to close Spotify while establishing a connection.

  1. On both devices, switch Bluetooth on.
  2. Pair the devices. Check your device’s user guide for step-by-step instructions.
  3. Open Spotify and play. The sound now comes from your chosen device.

Need help?

Spotify Play Pause Won't Work While Using Other Apps Remotely

If your Bluetooth connection isn’t working, make sure:

  • The devices are in range. We recommend they're within 1 meter (3ft) of each other.
  • Both devices have sufficient power.
  • You’re connected to the right device. You might need to disconnect any other devices.
  • You haven’t reached the maximum number of devices you can pair at any one time.
  • The connection allows media sharing. Look for this option in the Bluetooth settings of your phone, tablet, or computer.
  • You may need to select the device you’re pairing to as the default for your phone, tablet, or computer. Look for this option in the Bluetooth settings.

Still not working?

Spotify Play Pause Won't Work While Using Other Apps Instead

Try re-pairing your devices:

  1. Turn your Bluetooth audio device off.
  2. In the Bluetooth settings of your phone, tablet, or computer, delete the information of your Bluetooth device. This setting is often called Forget.
  3. On both devices, switch Bluetooth off/back on.
  4. Re-establish the connection. Check your device's user guide for specific steps.

Spotify Play Pause Won't Work While Using Other Apps Together

For more connection help with speakers and cars, check out: