How to give one device priority?

[sparkymark]

My Spotify account is used on a few of our devices. The problem I have is that I am constantly kicked off when my daughter starts using it even if I was already listening to something on my device! How can I make my phone the main user so I’m not overridden when my kids start listening on a different device??

[-Dylliance-]

Hey Sparkymark,

Unfortunately, more than one member cannot use the same spotify account to listen to music. Connecting devices only allows you to play the same music on multiple devices, not different music from the same account, therefore the last person to play a song will automatically stop/override on every other device.

Hope this clarified.

[earth2dave]

I also have this issue and would love it if Spotify had a way of giving one device priority so that other devices can't interrupt listening on that device.

Or at a minimum a warning that comes up to say that you're about to interrupt the output of another device rather than just automatically interrupting.

[Duke403]

My issue is i might go out on a bike ride and play some music with my bluetooth headset via mobile app, but when i get home i try to play music on the desktop app and nothing happens. i switch the connect to device computer on desktop, click play on an artist but nothing happens at the bottom where it should display the song and its progress, no sound.

[Alker01]

I've found the best solution is to have your music downloaded then go to offline mode and listen away

[ByronHale]

Hey sparkymark! I feel your pain. The Spotify shuffle between devices can be a real challenge. One workaround I've found is using Spotify Connect. That way, even if someone starts a session on another device, I can maintain control from my phone. Have you given that a shot, or do you have any other tricks up your sleeve to make your phone the reigning Spotify champion? Let's share some hacks! 🤔🎵

[alexshah]

Unfortunately, Spotify doesn’t have a feature to prioritize one device over others. However, you can avoid being interrupted by creating a separate account for your daughter and linking it to a Family Plan. This way, everyone gets their own account without disrupting each other’s listening experience.

[jhoncaleb]

It can be frustrating to have your listening interrupted! Unfortunately, Spotify doesn’t allow prioritizing one device over another on the same account. A practical solution is to consider upgrading to a Spotify Premium Family Plan. This lets each family member have their own account, so everyone can enjoy uninterrupted music on their device without interference.