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Internet and data usage
Spotify needs a WiFi or mobile data connection to work.
Mobile data
It’s best to use WiFi instead of mobile data.
If you don’t have WiFi, the app uses your mobile data.
Reduce data usage
Data Saver reduces the app’s data usage by showing fewer images and reducing audio quality.
- Tap your profile picture
. - Tap Settings and privacy
. - Tap Data Saver (iOS) / Data-saving and offline (Android).
- Switch Data Saver on.
Tip: Under Data Saver, you can also switch on Audio-only podcast streaming and downloads. This means when you stream or download podcasts, it doesn’t include their videos too.
More ways to reduce data usage:
- If you have Premium, download music to listen offline.
Tip: Make sure the app only downloads when connected to WiFi, switch Download using cellular off in the app’s settings (under Music Quality). - Check your Music Quality. Higher quality audio uses more data.
- Switch Autoplay off in your app’s settings. This stops it playing after what you’ve selected.
- Use WiFi when using the app abroad. Check your mobile data plan to learn about roaming charges.
- Your device may have its own data saver. Check the support site for your device.
Bandwidth
The app uses some of your device’s internet bandwidth to play music without buffering.
To reduce bandwidth usage:
- Close any other open applications using internet
- If you have Premium, download music to listen offline
- Use the web player
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