Best way to connect Spotify? (for a numpty!)

[Brackett]

Hi all,

I'm really useless at car audio stuff. I have a 2018 Cupra ST with Full Link.

What's the best way to connect Spotify from my Android phone? Ideally via Bluetooth so I don't have to get it out of my pocket each time, but if not can I connect via Mirror Link or Android Auto?

And can I then control it from the car, or do I have to set it running via the phone and then can't skip tracks etc via the car?

Any numpty-level advice appreciated. Thanks.

 

[paddy6789]

Once your phone is paired to the car via Bluetooth, you should be able to select the media source as Bluetooth (whilst in the media screen) and just hit play on Spotify on your phone


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[wolverine_uk]

The only problem with bluetooth and spotify you loose the option to change music via the headunit. So your stuck with what ever playlist or album you last chose to play.

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[Brackett]

Thanks both - that's a start, at least I can get it playing!

If I do want to control via the car/headunit, is there a way to do that?

 

[paddy6789]

I’m not too sure on Android, I know Apple CarPlay gives you the Spotify app on screen - maybe android does something similar - someone may be able to confirm.

You can at the very least use the steering wheel controls to skip to the next song in the playlist.


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[Challymo]

There is a version of the app on Android auto, but to be honest I find it easier to do it by Bluetooth and make sure that I have it on the playlist/artist I want when I am waiting for the car to warm up.

 

[LouG]

I use both, B/T when I'm in and out of the car a lot. It saves connecting/disconnecting the phone. AA on longer drives so I get Waze as well. I can't tell the difference in sound quality.
I've just bought a P30 Pro and the wireless charging works really well. That's one disadvantage of B/T done away with.

 

[BoomerBoom]

Thanks both - that's a start, at least I can get it playing!

If I do want to control via the car/headunit, is there a way to do that?

Install android auto then connect via USB to the car. Long press the steering wheel voice button and you'll have the full Google search options, ask it to play music and Spotify will take over.

 

[Brackett]

Thanks for your helps folks.

Have now got it working on both B/T and AA!

Is there any way to get the artwork showing? (I get that if I connect my iPod - obviously doesn't affect the music, but I like it).

 

[Brackett]

Artwork now seems to show on Android Auto (not sure I did anything different!). But still not on Bluetooth.

 

[LouG]

Mine doesn't show artwork on B/T either.

 

[zedlor]

Yeah you can't get artwork to show via Bluetooth as it's only the audio that's sent across, images aren't.

Wireless Android Auto would be the best but I'm not sure any cars in the VW group have this yet