Apple HomePod: Set up and use Spotify - Here's how

If you want Spotify to play your playlist on your HomePod, you have to take a small detour. We show you how it works in this practical tip.

Spotify: Use HomePod via AirPlay

You can only play Apple-owned music on the HomePod directly via Siri, for example songs from iTunes Match, Apple Music or songs that you bought via iTunes.

• If you want to play Spotify on the HomePod, this is only possible via AirPlay. So you need a device that is AirPlay ready. This applies, for example, to an iPhone.
• For the connection to work, your HomePod and your iPhone must be in the same WiFi. In addition, the free Spotify app must be installed on the iPhone.
• If these requirements are met, open the Spotify app on your smartphone and start the track you want to play on the HomePod.
• If the song is playing, you will see the item "Available devices" under the playback display. Tap on it.
• Another menu is displayed, here you tap on "Additional devices (AirPlay and Bluetooth)", whereupon all devices appear that are available for streaming via AirPlay.
  
• You should also find your HomePod in this list. If you tap on it, Spotify will be played through the Apple speaker.

We will show you how to create folders in Spotify in our next practical tip.