How to listen to music offline on Spotify?

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L’un des avantages de Spotify est qu’il nous permet d’écouter nos favorite songs offline. Not sure how to proceed? Follow the guide.

This article deals with three points following :

  1. Download content for offline listening
  2. Switch on Spotify's offline mode
  3. To consult offline content

1. Download content for offline listening

Explanatory video in French by Alucare, ideal complement to the page. View video (you can use youtube's automatic translation)

To download content on this platform:

  • You must start with l’enregistrer dans une playlist. You'll then need to download the latter, as it's impossible to download content individually on this platform.

    Button for adding music to a playlist
    Button to add music to a playlist. Mia for Alucare.fr
  • Accédez à la playlist, puis cliquez sur l’icône en forme de DOWN ARROW to download the playlist including the desired song.

    Button for downloading a playlist from Spotify
    Button for downloading a playlist from Spotify. Mia for Alucare.fr

More details on how to download music from Spotify are available in our article on the subject.

2. Activate Spotify offline mode

Switching on the offline mode is different selon l’appareil que vous utilisez. Nevertheless, the process is very straightforward.

On your mobile

Voici ce que vous devez faire sur l’mobile app :

  • Click on the profile photothen go to Preferences and privacy.

    Profile then Preferences and Privacy
    Profile then Preferences and Privacy. Mia for Alucare.fr
  • Click on Reading (if you're using iOS) or on Data saving and offline mode (if you're on Android).

    Playback in Spotify Preferences
    Playback in Spotify Preferences. Mia for Alucare.fr
  • Disable Offline mode.

    Spotify offline mode
    Spotify offline mode. Mia for Alucare.fr

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On computer

To use Spotify on your computer, follow these steps:

  • Click on the 3 horizontal points en haut de l’écran.

    Three horizontal points on Spotify
    Three horizontal dots on Spotify. Mia for Alucare.fr
  • Then go to File.

    Spotify offline mode
    File section on Spotify. Mia for Alucare.fr
  • Click on Offline mode for disable s’il est activé.

If you are on Macgo to the Applethen enter Spotify and disable offline mode. You'll see non-downloaded content grayed out and unavailable for playback.

3. View content offline

You will find your downloaded content in your library on Spotify.

  • Downloaded songs, albums and playlists are all available in this section.
  • These contents stand out for their small green arrow to his right.

Sachez qu’il est important de vous connecter à internet en utilisant Spotify at least every 30 days to keep your downloads active. If you don't do this, you risk losing your songs.

Savez-vous qu’il est possible de faire des économies sur votre abonnement et pay less on Spotify Premium ? Our article on the subject outlines the steps you need to take to take advantage of it.

FAQs

How do I quit offline mode?

Il suffit d’appliquer la même procédure que pour la mise en marche du mode hors connexion mentionné précédemment dans l’article. Cependant, ici, vous devez activate functionality “Mode hors connexion”.

Why doesn't Spotify's offline mode work?

There are several reasons why Spotify offline mode doesn't work. In this context :

  • Assurez-vous que vous n’êtes pas connecté sur plus de five machines.
  • Disable apps to automatically clear the cache.
  • Désactiver l’battery saving.

If none of these solutions work, consider reinstall l’application Spotify.

Can I listen to music offline with a free account?

Malheureusement l’écoute de musique hors connexion est réservée aux comptes Spotify Premium. However, you can use third-party applications to download content from Spotify and listen to it offline. Here are a few apps to choose from:

  • Spotify Music Converter ;
  • Sidify All-In-One;
  • Audacity ;
  • Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder.

What are the conditions for using offline mode?

To use this feature, you must :

  • Disposer d’un Premium account.
  • Have a active Internet connection to download content and listen to it online from time to time, as mentioned above.
  • Have at least 1 Go d’espace libre on your device.
  • Do not exceed five-unit limit.

N’hésitez pas à visiter la section Spotify sur notre site pour découvrir d’autres contenus similaires à celui-ci.

In short, the Spotify offline allows you to enjoy your downloaded content anywhere, anytime, without the need for an Internet connection.

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Released on : 23 April 2006

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