How to Play Spotify Music on Tesla

Part 1. How to Play Spotify on Tesla via Built-in App (Spotify Premium Users)

Tesla owners with Spotify Premium can seamlessly enjoy their favorite tracks through the Tesla-Spotify integration. If you’re a Spotify Premium user, follow these steps to set up and play Spotify directly in your Tesla.

Requirements:

• A Tesla Model Y, Model S, Model X, or Model 3
• Tesla in-car software updated to version 10.0
• An active Spotify Premium account
• A stable WiFi connection or mobile hotspot
• Reside in a region where the Spotify app is supported

Steps to Play Spotify on Tesla:

1. Navigate to the menu on your Tesla's touchscreen.
2. From the list of apps, select Spotify.
3. Login to your Spotify Premium account: enter your username and password directly on the screen; Alternatively, scan the QR code displayed on the screen using your mobile phone to log in.
4. Once logged in, you can browse and play any Spotify track directly on the Tesla touchscreen.
5. Utilize voice commands for hands-free functionality to play specific songs, albums, or playlists while driving.

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Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Tesla via Bluetooth (Spotify Free/Premium Users)

Tesla owners often wonder if it's possible to play Spotify without a Premium subscription. The good news is, yes, you can! By using Bluetooth, you can sync Spotify Free songs with Tesla’s audio system and enjoy your music without additional costs. Below are the steps to connect your phone to your Tesla:

Step-by-Step Guide for Bluetooth Pairing

1. Ensure both your Tesla touchscreen and your phone are powered on.
2. Open Bluetooth settings on your phone and set it to "discoverable."
3. Touch the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the Controls screen.
4. Tap the Bluetooth icon located at the top of the Controls screen on Tesla’s touchscreen.
5. On the Tesla touchscreen, select Add New Device > Start Search. A list of nearby available Bluetooth devices will appear.
6. Choose your phone from the displayed list. A randomly generated number will appear on both the Tesla screen and your phone. Verify that the numbers match on both devices. Confirm the pairing request on your phone.
7. If prompted, specify whether to allow Tesla access to personal information such as contacts, calendars, and media files.

Tesla can store connections for up to ten paired Bluetooth devices. Once paired, the system will automatically connect to your phone whenever it's within range. If a "Priority Device" is specified, Tesla will prioritize that device over others. Otherwise, it will connect to the most recently used phone.

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Part 3. How to Play Spotify on Tesla via USB Drive/CD (Spotify Free/Premium Users)

If you’re looking for a seamless and long-term way to enjoy Spotify in your Tesla, using a USB drive is an excellent option. By downloading your Spotify tracks onto a USB flash drive and connecting it directly to your Tesla's USB port, you gain uninterrupted playback without buffering, ensuring the highest sound quality.

With the help of TuneCable Spotify Downloader, you can easily download and convert Spotify songs and playlists into unencrypted MP3 files. This allows you to save your favorite Spotify tracks to a USB drive and listen on Tesla offline, even without a Spotify Premium subscription. This efficient and user-friendly solution ensures consistent access to your music while maintaining top-notch audio quality.

Download Spotify Songs to Your Computer

Step 1 Download and install TuneCable Spotify Downloader on your computer to get started. Launch the software and select your preferred source for downloading music—either the Spotify app or the Spotify web player. For optimal results, note that the app source offers superior audio quality, while the web player ensures faster download speeds, particularly for Mac users.

Step 2 Afterward, you can browse and select music from the pop-up Spotify app or Spotify web player.

📡 You can download music from Spotify app via 3 different methods:

1. Drag and drop any song, album, or playlist to TuneCable and parse the link.
2. Copy and paste the album/playlist link into the search box of TuneCable.
3. Open any album or playlist, and click the "Click to add" button in the lower right corner.

📡 Add music from Spotify web player: Open any song, album, or playlist, and then tap on the "Click to add" button situated in the lower right corner.

Step 3 TuneCable will soon load all the songs in a pop-up list, you can choose the songs you want and click the "Add" button to continue.

Step 4 In the left sidebar, head to the "Settings" section where you can customize the output format, bit rate, sample rate, output folder, output file name, output organized manner, languages, etc.

Step 5 Then back to the Music interface and hit the "Convert" button to start downloading Spotify songs to your computer.

Step 6 TuneCable downloads music with up to 10x speed. Just wait patiently until it is finished. The download folder will pop up automatically. You can find more history downloads under the "Converted" column, and locate the song easily by clicking on the "folder icon" 📁 next to each track. Now you can easily transfer Spotify songs to a USB drive or burn Spotify songs to CD for personal collection.

Transfer Spotify Music to USB Drive

1. Using a USB cable, connect your USB flash drive to your computer. Open "This PC" (or "Finder" on Mac) and locate your USB drive.
2. Go to the output folder of TuneCable Spotify Downloader on your computer, where your downloaded Spotify tracks are stored.
3. You have multiple transfer options: Drag and drop the files from their folder to the USB drive; Copy and paste by right-clicking the music files, selecting "Copy," then pasting them into the USB drive folder; Right-click the files, select "Send To", and then choose your USB drive.
4. Insert the USB drive into any of your Tesla's USB ports. Model 3 has four USB ports: One USB-C port in the rear compartment of the center console (used for charging devices); Two USB-C ports below the rear cabin vents on the center console (also for charging); One USB-A port inside the glovebox (this supports flash drives).
5. Select Media Player on your Tesla display screen. Tap the USB icon to browse your music files on the drive. Select any Spotify track to play it via Tesla’s built-in Media Player.

Tesla’s system will display all music information, including album artwork, giving you a seamless and polished in-car music experience—all without needing a Spotify Premium account.

Burn Spotify Music to CD

If you prefer an old-fashioned way like playing songs via CD car player, TuneCable also has your back. Follow the steps below to burn Spotify tracks into a CD, and then you can enjoy the songs with your great car audio equipment.

1. Open TuneCable Spotify Downloader program, and go to Tools > Burn CD.
2. Add the downloaded Spotify playlists or albums from your local computer.
3. Choose an output format supported by your CD, normally MP3 will do.
4. Click the Burn button.

Part 4. How to Solve Tesla Spotify Not Working

If you're experiencing issues with Spotify on your Tesla—whether online or offline—such as being unable to log in or songs not loading, don't worry. These problems often arise due to outdated apps, poor internet connectivity, or system glitches. Below, we've detailed specific solutions to help you resolve these issues effectively.

Issue 1: Spotify Unable to Log In on Tesla

If you can’t log into your Spotify Premium account, follow these steps:

1. Check Your Subscription: Ensure your Spotify Premium subscription is active. Also, verify that your Tesla Premium Connectivity feature is enabled.
2. Login Method: If you typically log in using Facebook, switch to your Spotify account credentials instead.

Issue 2: Spotify Not Loading on Tesla Model 3 or Other Models

1. Turn your Tesla off and on again. Wait a few minutes after restarting to check if Spotify works.
2. Disable your Tesla’s internet connection, then reconnect using WiFi or your mobile hotspot.
3. Hold both the steering wheel scroll buttons and the brake pedal for approximately 10 seconds. Release the brake when the screen turns off, then wait 1–2 minutes for the system to reboot.

Issue 3: Tesla Spotify Playlist Not Updating

1. Reboot the entertainment system.
2. Update your Tesla’s operating system and verify that Spotify is running its latest version.
3. Restart the car or log out and back into your Spotify account to refresh the connection.

Issue 4: Tesla Spotify Shuffle Not Working

1. Play the problematic songs on a different device, such as your smartphone, with Shuffle mode enabled.
2. Reach out to Tesla's support team for direct assistance. They can provide specific troubleshooting steps tailored to your system.

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Now you have three ways to play Spotify content on your Tesla — using the built-in Spotify app, Bluetooth, or a USB drive. If you already have both Spotify Premium and Tesla Premium Connectivity, the built-in app is the simplest and most convenient option. For those without a Spotify Premium subscription who prefer offline playback, TuneCable Spotify Downloader offers an excellent alternative. With it, you can download Spotify music to a USB drive and easily transfer it to your Tesla's system, providing an efficient offline listening solution.

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