Spotify Problems On Google Home? 6 Known Issues (Solved)

Spotify is one of the leading music streaming services due to its incredible selection of content and some fantastic features. One key component of Spotify’s success is its compatibility with different devices.

Many users love to play Spotify using Google Home, and most users have a problem-free experience.

However, there are some known issues when using Spotify on Google home, and in this article, we take a look at how to solve those problems that your may be facing.

1. An Error has Occurred in the Linking Process Between Spotify & Google Home

Usually linking Spotify to your Google Home device is not simply straightforward, but it is achieved without problems. However, sometimes an error may have occurred during the process, resulting in an unresponsive Spotify experience.

If you are receiving an error when attempting to use Spotify on your Google Home, you should re-link Spotify again.

By doing so, you can ensure that a link is established without errors and, hopefully, your Google Home will be playing your Spotify library with ease.

Here’s How to Re-Link Spotify to your Google Home (Android):

1. Launch the Google Home app on your Android device.
2. Tap + and then select ‘Music’
3. Now choose ‘Unlink Account’
4. Close and then relaunch the Google Home app.
5. Return to the Settings menu by tapping +, navigating to music, and tapping ‘Spotify’
6. Relink your account by following the on-screen instructions.

Here’s How to Re-Link Spotify to your Google Home (iOS):

1. Launch the Google Home app on your iOS device.
2. Tap the cog icon to open the Settings menu.
3. Select ‘Music’ and then ‘UNLINK’
4. Close and relaunch the Google Home app and return to Settings.
5. Select ‘Music’ and tap ‘Spotify’
6. Follow the onscreen instructions to relink your Spotify account.

2. The Google Home Cache Requires Clearing

Cached data usually ensures speedy response times and efficient functionality of your apps. However, there are cases in which an app’s cache becomes a hindrance and, if the cache is full, it can actually cause problems.

Many users have found that clearing the Google Home cache can result in third-party services, such as Spotify, running as they should without issues.

Use the following guide to learn how to clear your Google Home app’s cache and fix Spotify connectivity issues. This will likely also fix other glitches on your Google Home.

Here’s How to Clear the Google Home Cache:

1. Open ‘Settings’ on your device.
2. Select ‘App’ and locate ‘Google Home’
3. Navigate to ‘Storage’ and then choose ‘Clear Cache’
4. Select ‘Clear data’ and tap ‘OK’.

3. Spotify is Not Playing on Google Home because the Spotify App’s Cache Needs to be Cleared

We’ve covered how clearing the Google Home app’s cache can restore functionality between Spotify and your Google Home device, but it’s important to remember that Spotify has a cache too.

The same problems can occur if your Spotify cache is also full and can result in Spotify being unable to play, unresponsive searches, and other playback issues.

Clearing your Spotify app’s cache is therefore a great solution to any difficulties that you may be experiencing when trying to get Spotify to work correctly on your Google Home device.

Take a look at the following instructions to complete the process and ensure Spotify is playing on Google Home.

Here’s How to Clear the Spotify Cache on Android & iOS:

1. Launch the Spotify app on your mobile device.
2. Open ‘Settings’ by tapping the gear icon.
3. Locate the section titled ‘Storage’
4. Select ‘Clear cache’

4. Spotify is Unresponsive on Google Home Due to Default Music Provider Settings

Spotify can be used with voice commands on Google Home to ensure that you don’t even have to lift a finger when you want to listen to the music you love.

Asking Google Home to ‘play music’ is a key component that makes these smart speakers so popular.

Combining Spotify’s diverse library of music and Google Home’s superb functionality and voice commands make using the two simple.

However, when these functions are restricted or unavailable, then users will naturally desire a solution. Thankfully, it seems that ensuring Spotify is set to the default music provider will ensure that Spotify will play via voice commands without a problem.

If you’ve been having problems getting Spotify to play on your Google Home devices and that voice commands to Spotify are seemingly being ignored, then try using the steps below to change your default music provider settings.

Here’s How to Set Spotify as your Default Music Provider on Google Home:

1. Launch the Google Home app on your mobile device.
2. Select ‘Account’ followed by ‘Settings’
3. Choose ‘Music’, which will be found within ‘Services’
4. Set ‘Spotify’ as your default music provider.

5. Spotify is Not Playing on Google Home because of a Problem with your Google Home App

Not all downloads go to plan and sometimes the copy of an app you have downloaded may be corrupted and downloaded with errors.

When this happens, your app may not perform as you would expect it to. Despite the Google Home app being very well-designed and easy to use, it is possible that the copy downloaded onto your device is fundamentally flawed.

This can occur if, during the download process, your connection to the internet was interrupted.

If you’ve been experiencing problems with your Google Home device and its ability to function with third-party services, such as Spotify, it may be worth deleting your Google Home app and redownloading a fresh copy.

Moreover, this will also ensure that you are using the latest version of the Google Home app and that it has the most up-to-date patches and bug fixes.

Once you’ve re-downloaded the Google Home app on your device, you can rule out the app as the cause of your Spotify and Google Home playback problems.

Here’s How to Re-download the Google Home app on iOS:

1. Locate the Google Home app on your iOS device.
2. Press and hold on the Google Home app and then tap ‘Remove App’
3. Tap ‘Delete App’
4. Launch the ‘App Store’ and search for Google Home.
5. Tap ‘Get’ and wait for the app to install onto your device.

Here’s How to Re-download the Google Home app on Android:

1. Launch the ‘Play Store’ on your Android device.
2. Select your profile.
3. Choose ‘Manage apps and devices’ followed by ‘Manage’
4. Locate the Google Home app and select ‘Uninstall’
5. Return to the Play Store home screen, search for Google Home, and reinstall.

It is also possible that your version of the Spotify app is also at fault, and if you are still having problems with using Spotify on Google Home, it may be worth re-downloading the Spotify app too.

You can use the instructions above to complete the process by deleting Spotify and then reinstalling it from the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android).

6. Spotify is Not Showing Up on Google Home because your Device Requires Resetting

In general, the major issue that users face when using Spotify and Google Home is connectivity.

Although Google Home and Spotify are compatible with one another, sometimes glitches occur that prevent Spotify from showing up or playing.

You may find that simply resetting your Google Home device can quickly sort out any minor issues that may be occurring.

Thankfully, resetting Google Home is as simple as unplugging the device from its power source, waiting a few minutes, and then plugging it back in again.

As DiySmartHomeHub.com points out:

“The idea is that the device will be able to refresh itself and clear out any bugs that could be causing performance issues in the process.” 

General Pros & Cons of Spotify on Google Home

Pros:

Spotify users do not need to switch to a new music streaming service when they purchase a Google Home device.

Spotify is fully compatible with Google Home, and a wealth of features and functions can be enjoyed whilst using Spotify on Google Home.

Users can request Google Home plays specific playlists, ask it to save songs to their Spotify library, and even get details on the track currently playing.

The functionality between your Google Home device and the Spotify app allows users to have control over what they want to listen to without having to touch their mobile device.

Cons:

• Relinking the Spotify service to Google Home may be necessary.
• The cache sometimes must be cleared for both the Google Home app and/or Spotify.
• Users may have to manually set Spotify as the default music provider on the Google Home app.
• A bad download of the Google Home app can prevent Spotify from working.
• Google Home may occasionally need a restart to fix minor bugs that are preventing Spotify from playing.

Sources

Spotify Not Working in Google Home? Here Are the 7 Best Fixes!

6 Ways To Fix Google Home App Not Working

How to Fix issue with Spotify not appearing in Google Home App or Assistant

Spotify on Google devices