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How to Use Waze to Play Spotify
Drive safely and with your favorite tunes by combining Waze and Spotify
By Amanda Derrick Amanda Derrick Freelance Contributor University of Utah Florida Tech Amanda Derrick is a mechanical engineer, business strategist, and former Lifewire writer who has also written for USAF Civil Service, ATK, and Boeing. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 13, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Connected Car Tech Android Auto Apple CarPlay Navigation What to Know
In Spotify, tap Settings > Social and turn on Waze Navigation. Then, go to the Waze app and tap Okay.Or, open Waze and tap the Magnifier > Settings gear > Audio Player and turn on Spotify.In Waze, tap Spotify to bring up the menu and control your music. This article explains how to use Waze and Spotify at the same time. How to Set Up Spotify and Waze Integration
Here's how to (safely) control Spotify from within the Waze app. Downloaded and sign into the Waze and Spotify apps. Launch Spotify, then select Home in the bottom left corner. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to open Spotify's settings. Select Social, then toggle on Waze Navigation. Spotify within Waze is designed so that you can only browse content while your vehicle is still, or if you tell the app you're a passenger. You can circumvent this by going directly to the Spotify app, but it's better to keep your eyes on the road. A blue banner will appear and prompt you to go to the Waze app. If you agree, Waze will launch and ask if you'd like to connect Waze to your Spotify account. Select Okay, and the floating Spotify icon will appear on your Waze map. How to Link Waze and Spotify Using the Waze App
You can also link Waze and Spotify from within the Waze app. Here's how: Open Waze and select the Magnifier in the bottom left, then select the gear icon at the top left to open Waze's settings. Scroll down and select Audio Player. Here you'll be able to turn the audio player floating map icon on or off, decide if you want next song notifications, and allow various audio players (including Spotify) to access Waze. Toggle Spotify to On and you should now see a floating Spotify icon (green dot) on your Waze map. Select Spotify to open a simplified Spotify menu directly within Waze, enabling you to quickly see your list of stations, and skip, rewind, or pause your current song. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Spotify to a Roku Device How to Enable Waze Voice Commands How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working How to Connect Spotify to Discord How to Add Waze to Apple CarPlay How to Share a Spotify Playlist What Android Auto Is and How to Use It How to Use Waze in Android Auto YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to See Your Spotify Stats How to Merge Playlists on Spotify The 5 Best Gas Apps to Help You Save at the Pump Bixby and Spotify: How They Work Together How to See Your Top Artists on Spotify How to Play Music on Twitch Can Two People Listen to Spotify at the Same Time? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies