Is Spotify available on Chrome OS?

Answer:

Yes, it's possible to stream all your favorite tunes and podcasts on your Chromebook. You can do this by either using the Spotify Web Player or by installing the Android version of Spotify.

Currently we don't have an official Chromebook app yet so we recommend using the Web Player which is similar to the full desktop version of Spotify.

Alternatively you can install the latest Android version of Spotify. This Spotify version is made for mobile devices so it's not only compact but it packs some extra features over the Web Player.

FAQ

Q: How do I access the Web Player on my Chromebook?

A: You can access the Web Player by using this link: play.spotify.com

Q: How do I install the Android version of Spotify on my Chromebook?

A: You can find out how to install the Android version of Spotify on your Chromebook by going to the Google Support page here.

Q: Can I download music on my Chromebook?

A: Yes, You can do this with the Android version of Spotify

Q: Can I see the Friend Feed on my Chromebook?

A: The Friend Feed is only available for the full version of the desktop app so unfortunately you won't be able to see what your friends are listening to.

Q: Can I import Local Files using my Chromebook?

A: This as well is a feature for the full desktop app and won't be possible using the Web Player. You might be able to 'download' your Local Files to your Chromebook if you are using the Android App. Here's info on how to do this.

Q: Can I create playlists using my Chromebook

A: Yes since recently it's possible to create your own playlists. Either by using the Web Player or the Android app. You can find more info here.

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As Spotify continues to see surge of listening on more devices, there's also stronger music streaming need from users of Chromebook. But currently, Spotify doesn't offer an official Spotify app for Chromebook. So, users can access Spotify on Chromebook by using the Spotify Web Player or installing the Spotify app for Android. In this passage, we are going to show you how to download Spotify on Chromebook for playing music. Let's check out now!

Part 1. How to Download and Install Spotify on Chromebook

As Spotify doesn't design a specific app for Chromebook, you can directly install Spotify from the official website. However, there are two methods available for you to install Spotify on Chromebook, that is, from Google Play Store or through Linux.

Install Spotify on Chromebook from Google Play Store

Although you cannot download Spotify app for Chromebook for installation, the Spotify app for Android can work well on Chromebook. Go to download and install Spotify on Chromebook from Google Play Store. Here's how to get it done.

Step 1. Open the Play Store from the Launcher on your Chromebook.

Step 2. Browse apps by category to find Spotify, or use the search box to search Spotify.

Step 3. After you've found the Spotify app, press the Install button on the app page.

The Spotify app will download and install to your Chromebook automatically. Now you can find the Spotify app in the Launcher.

Get Spotify Download for Chromebook through Linux

If your Chromebook is running the latest version of Chrome OS, you can install the Linux operating system and then get Spotify on Chromebook from it.

Step 1. Open a Terminal from the Linux apps section of your App Drawer. First, you'll have to add the Spotify repository signing keys so any downloads can be verified. Enter the command:

sudo apt-key adv –keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 –recv-keys 931FF8E79F0876134EDDBDCCA87FF9DF48BF1C90

Step 2. Enter the following command to add the Spotify repository itself:

echo deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.list

Step 3. Next you'll need to update the list of packages that are available to you by entering the command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 4. To install Spotify, enter:

sudo apt-get install spotify-client

Step 5. Once the process is complete, you can find Spotify on your Linux apps menu.

Part 2. How to Download Spotify Songs on Chromebook

After you download and install Spotify on Chromebook, you can listen to music from Spotify anytime when your Chromebooks has an internet connection. If you want to get offline Spotify Chromebook, then you can follow the steps below.

Download Spotify Music on Chromebook with Premium

With a Premium subscription, you can download your favorite songs to your music library in Spotify for listening in offline mode. Here's how to download Spotify music on Chromebook with a Premium subscription.

Step 1. Open Spotify on your Chromebook and log into your Premium account.

Step 2. In Spotify, go to select any album or playlist to download.

Step 3. Tap the Download button to save offline Spotify songs.

Download Spotify Music on Chromebook without Premium

In addition to downloading Spotify music with Premium, you can use a Spotify downloader for saving Spotify songs with a Free account. ViWizard Spotify Music Converter is designed to download music from Spotify into 6 different formats like MP3 and AAC. With the help of ViWizard Spotify Music Converter, you can directly download songs from Spotify and put those downloaded songs on your Chromebook for offline listening without subscribing to Premium.

ViWizard Spotify Music Converter for Chromebook

• Convert and download Spotify songs to MP3 and other formats
• Download any Spotify contents without premium subscription
• Play Spotify songs on Chromebook with no limitations
• Save Spotify with the original audio quality and ID3 tags

1 Upload Spotify Songs to ViWizard Software

To get started, open ViWizard Spotify Music Converter on your computer, then it will automatically load the Spotify app. Find the songs you want to download in your music library and drag them to the main interface of the converter.

2 Set the Output Audio Parameters for Spotify

Then all the Spotify songs will appear in the conversion list. Now you can click on the menu bar and select the Preferences option. In the settings window, you can set MP3 as the output format and change the bit rate, sample rate, and channel.

3 Download and Convert Spotify Music to MP3

Once all the setting is finished, click on the Convert button to start downloading Spotify songs. After the conversion, all the files will be saved to your specified folder. You could browse all the converted songs by cling the Converted icon.

4 Play Spotify on Chromebook Offline without Premium

After downloading songs from Spotify, you can transfer them to your Chromebook. Then you can play your Spotify songs with a compatible media player like VLC media player. These songs will not have to be played on Spotify anymore. So, you don't need to pay for Premium plan.

Part 3. How to Listen to Spotify on Chromebook from Spotify Web Player

Spotify users can access the Spotify Web Player by opening https://open.spotify.com/ in a web browser on your Chromebook. After logging in to your Spotify account, you'll be able to play songs, search for tunes, control the playback, and manage your music library. But there are some drawbacks while you're streaming music from the Spotify Web Player.

1. Some Chromebook users might encounter that the browser doesn't save your login information after a reboot. Thus, you'll have to type in your account every time when you use the Spotify Web Player.

2. There is no setting options on the Spotify Web Player. So, by default, the streaming quality will be set as the lowest one and there is no way to change it.

3. If you're the kind of person who loves listening to Spotify with both your local songs and online songs in a mix playlist, unfortunately, there's no offline syncing on the Spotify Web Player. Your local songs will be greyed out on the playlist.

4. One of the most important features for Premium users which is the offline listening will not be available on the Spotify Web Player as well. You'll have to make sure your Chromebook has an internet connection for streaming songs on the Spotify Web Player.

Part 4. Solutions to Spotify Keeps Skipping Songs Chromebook

With the above methods, you are able to listen to your favorite music from Spotify on Chromebook. However, some users complained that they encountered the problem of Spotify constantly skipping songs on Chromebook. Yet, Spotify doesn't officially give the solution to this problem. If you have the same problem that Spotify keeps skipping songs, then you can do the following steps on your Chromebook.

If you are using the Spotify app for Android on your Chromebook, then you can follow:

1. Run Spotify on your Chromebook and click on the three-dot menu.

2. Choose App Info and click on Allow Protected Content.

3. Quite the Spotify app and restart it on your Chromebook.

If you are using the Spotify Web Player for playing music on your Chromebook, then you can follow:

1. Navigate to chrome://settings/content in the web browser of your Chromebook.

2. Click on Additional Content Settings and switch to Protected Content.

3. Choose Sites can ask to play protected content.

Conclusion

Now you can easily listen to music from Spotify on your Chromebook. But if you want to download Spotify songs for offline listening, you need to upgrade to Premium version. Or try using ViWizard Spotify Music Converter. With it, you can download and move Spotify songs to your Chromebook for playing anytime while not subscribing to any Premium plan.

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Adam Gorden is an experienced writer of ViWizard who is obsessing about tech, movie and software.

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