Listening to music is an excellent method of unwinding and jamming out to your top tracks. And what could be more enjoyable? Inviting your friends to join in on the fun! In this article, I will demonstrate how you can listen to Spotify with your friends on Discord, allowing all of you to vibe together and explore new music.
Setting Up Spotify on Discord
To get started, you’ll need to link your Spotify account with Discord. Here’s how:
- Open your Discord app and click on the gear icon in the bottom left corner to open User Settings.
- Under the “Connections” tab, you’ll see the option to connect your Spotify account.
- Click the “Connect” button and follow the prompts to authorize Discord to access your Spotify account.
- Once connected, you’ll see your Spotify account listed under your connections.
By linking your Spotify account with Discord, you’ll be able to share what you’re listening to with your friends and even listen to music together in real-time!
Listening to Spotify with Friends
Now that your Spotify account is connected to Discord, it’s time to start sharing and listening to music with your friends. Here are the steps:
- Create or join a voice channel in Discord where you and your friends can hang out.
- Once you’re in the voice channel, open Spotify on your device.
- Play any song, album, or playlist that you want to share with your friends.
- In the bottom left corner of the Spotify app, you’ll see a small icon with your Discord username. Click on it.
- A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to choose the voice channel in which you want to share your Spotify audio.
- Select the voice channel where you and your friends are currently hanging out.
Now, everyone in the voice channel will be able to hear the music you’re playing on Spotify. They can also control the playback by using the Spotify controls in Discord.
Adding Personal Touches
One of the great features of Spotify on Discord is the ability to add personal touches to your listening experience. Here’s how you can do it:
- Click on your Spotify username in the bottom left corner of the Spotify app.
- A pop-up window will appear, showing the current track you’re listening to.
- Click on the “…” (ellipsis) button next to the track name.
- From the options that appear, you can choose to display the track as your status, allowing your friends to see what you’re listening to.
- You can also enable “Display Spotify as your status” to show your friends that you’re listening to Spotify.
This personal touch allows you and your friends to discover new music and discuss your favorite tracks while hanging out on Discord.
Conclusion
Listening to Spotify with your friends on Discord adds a whole new level of enjoyment to your music experience. By connecting your Spotify account to Discord, you can share and listen to music together in real-time, while also adding personal touches to your listening experience. So gather your friends, tune in to your favorite songs, and let the good times roll!