Here’s everything you need to know to get Spotify running on your Windows 10 computer or tablet, and what to do once you have the app installed.
How to Download the Spotify Windows 10 App
While the official Spotify Windows app originally needed to be downloaded from the Spotify website, it has since been upgraded to a modern Windows 10 app that’s available to download from the Microsoft Store. In addition to being easier for the average user to find, the modern Spotify app also benefits from Microsoft Store technology, enabling it to automatically download updates for itself in the background and stay up-to-date. Here’s how to install the Spotify app on your Windows 10 device:
How to Log In on the Spotify Windows 10 App
Spotify for Windows allows you to sign in with the same Spotify account you use on other devices such as an iPhone or Android device. Logging in with the same account gives you access to all of your music and Spotify playlists, and also allows you to edit your playlists and favorite tracks.
How to Create a New Account in the Spotify App
If you haven’t used Spotify before or you want to have a separate account when using the app on your Windows 10 computer or tablet, you can create a new Spotify account for free within the app. Here’s how:
What is Spotify Premium?
Spotify is free to use but those who desire a more hassle-free experience may want to try upgrading their account to Spotify Premium. Spotify Premium is a paid monthly subscription that costs $9.99 per month; some of the benefits include:
No in-app banner ads or audio commercials while listening to music on Spotify.The ability to download music for offline listening.Unlimited song skipping.Higher quality audio.
To upgrade to Spotify Premium from within the Windows 10 app, select Upgrade at the top of the screen next to your name. You’ll open the Spotify Premium web page in the Microsoft Edge internet browser on your device, which provides more details about the Premium service and has the option to opt-in for the monthly paid subscription.
Windows 10 Spotify Cortana Voice Commands
With Windows 10’s virtual assistant, Cortana, you can control Spotify with your voice and even ask Cortana for information on the song playing. Here’s the command prompts Cortana will understand and respond to. If you don’t have any other music apps on your Windows 10 device, you may be able to say these phrases without adding “on Spotify.”
“Play (genre) music on Spotify.““Play some (artist name) on Spotify.““Play my (playlist name) playlist on Spotify.““Hey, Cortana, what’s playing?““Play my tracks on Spotify.““Play (mood/feeling) music on Spotify.”
How to Uninstall the Windows 10 Spotify App
Uninstalling the Spotify App on Windows 10 is done the same way as uninstalling any other app:
