Stream Spotify on XBOX - does it work?

If you want to stream music via Spotify while playing on the XBOX One, you can do so with the official app or with a small additional program. We show you what you need and how it works.

XBOX One: Official Spotify app available

An official Spotify app is now available for the XBOX One as for the PS4:

• You can download this free of charge from the XBOX store.
• The app is free and you only need a Spotify account. Both the Free and Premium versions work here.
• You can easily hear the music in the background while playing games. You can control playback with your mobile phone via Spotify-Connect.

Alternatively: Spotify streaming to the XBOX via the PC

When the official Spotify app for the XBOX One was not yet available, streaming was only a detour. For this you needed the additional program Jamcast. You pay a one-time license fee of $ 14.99 for the service. You can also try it out for free for 14 days.

• Make sure Jamcast and Spotify are installed and working on your PC.
• Start the XBOX and the game you want to play. After loading, open the XBOX menu and navigate to the Media Tab. There click on "Select Music".
• Now you would have to "(your computer): Spotify!" see. Select this item and click on "Saved Playlist". In the playlist folder click on "Virtual Soundcart" and "Play all". How to stream Spotify on the XBOX.
• If the streaming does not work right away, it may be due to the firewall. You would then have to switch it off briefly and restart both the Jamcast and the XBOX.

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