Lossless Audio Quality

For: Premium

Lose yourself in Lossless music. Stream wirelessly in up to 24-bit quality on compatible devices using Spotify Connect.

Lossless is unavailable on Music Videos, Podcasts or Audiobooks.

Supported devices

• Mobile app running on 9.0.58 and above
• Desktop app running on 1.2.67 and above
• Some third-party devices

Streaming in lossless

While you may have your streaming quality set to Lossless, factors such as the stability of your WiFi or mobile data connection, and the availability of sufficient internet bandwidth, can significantly impact whether you actually experience that lossless quality.

We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for the best lossless listening experience.

Factors that may impact lossless listening

• Quality of the original recording
  • Lossless depends on how the music was originally recorded.
• Lossless-compatible devices
  • Check that your device supports lossless playback.
• Connection type
  • How you connect to your headphones or speakers (e.g. Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, AUX cable) can impact quality as some methods may not support lossless quality.

• If you can’t listen in Lossless

  • Your device may be incompatible with lossless
  • Your audio quality settings aren’t set to lossless
  • You may have a poor internet connection
  • The content isn't available in lossless

How to listen in lossless

• Mobile or Tablet

  1. Tap your profile picture.
  2. Go to Settings and privacy.
  3. Select Media quality.
  4. Choose Lossless for Wi-Fi, cellular streaming, or downloads.

• Desktop

  1. Select your profile picture.
  2. Go to Settings and privacy.
  3. Select Media quality.
  4. Choose Lossless for Wi-Fi, cellular streaming, or downloads.

• On third-party devices

  Note: To listen to lossless on a third-party device, you will need to switch the settings from your mobile device.

  1. Tap the device icon when listening to a song.
  2. Select a playing device.
  3. Tap Change quality settings.
  4. Select Lossless.

• On multi-room devices

  Note: Lossless is beginning to rollout across markets and may not be available on all devices.

  1. Tap the device icon when listening to a song.
  2. Open Connect.
  3. Tap Go to settings.
  4. Select Lossless.

Using lossless on other devices

If your device supports lossless, make sure it’s on the latest firmware. You’ll usually find this in the device’s settings or “about” section. For help, contact the device manufacturer.

To play in lossless, you must use the Device settings while connected via Spotify Connect.

Troubleshooting

Playback glitches or buffering issues on lossless

You can try lowering the audio quality by going to your device settings in the Spotify app. Make sure the device has a good network connection.

FAQ

• I’m listening in lossless, but I don’t hear a difference?

  Lossless audio music are files with quality up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz, but many factors could influence what you hear. Lossless offers high technical fidelity, but it doesn’t always translate to a dramatically different listening experience for everyone.

• If I change the audio quality in the Spotify mobile or desktop app, does that apply to a 3rd party device?

  Yes, as long as you’re connected to the device when you change the setting. The device will try to play in the highest quality available.

• Will the device automatically lower quality if there are audio glitches or buffering?

  Some devices are capable of this. If you experience audio glitches or buffering, lower the settings manually.

• What data speed does my internet connection need to be to listen to lossless?

  We recommend a steady internet connection of 1.5 to 2 Mbps for the best lossless listening experience.