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How do I stream custom tracks through Spotify?
How do I stream custom tracks through Spotify?
Updated over a week ago

With a Spotify Premium account, you can play audio files stored on your device through the Local Features on the Spotify app.


Files should be .mp3, .mp4, .m4a


iOS
To activate Local Files on your iPhone:

  1. On the Spotify app, tap Home

  2. Tap Settings

  3. Tap Local Files

  4. Switch on Show audio files from this device

  5. If you want to sync files from your desktop to your iPhone, click OK on the pop-up that asks permission to access your local network.

  6. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the computer where you upload the songs.

  7. Open the Spotify app and go to the playlist where you put your local music.

  8. Under the playlist name, tap the download icon. (the downward-pointing arrow)

  9. Once you tap download, Spotify will save every song in the playlist onto your phone. You can move them into your other Spotify playlists.

To sync music from a desktop to an iOS mobile device check out Apple's how to here. Sync music across devices



Android

  1. Tap Home

  2. Tap Settings

  3. Switch to Show audio files from this device

Your stored music should now be in Local Files in your Library.

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