Can I Listen To Spotify In The Background On PS5?

Yes, it’s possible. And for good reason – it actually works. If you have a PS5 and a Spotify account, you can listen to music while playing games.

After installation, launch Spotify and sign in to your account – you can use your username and password or connect your phone or tablet via Spotify Connect, whichever is more convenient.

Once the app is running, select a track, playlist, or album and press “Play.” After that, you can switch to your game – the music will continue playing in the background. While the game is playing, press the PS button, open Control Center, and look for the “Music” card – Spotify is ready to control.

Table of Сontents

How to Listen While Playing and How to Control
Technical Nuances and Limitations
Why Does This Matter to You?
Bottom Line

How to Listen While Playing and How to Control

So, the game is playing, the music is playing… what next?

Press the PS button on the controller.
Control Center opens, and the “Music” card is immediately visible, if you’re lucky.
You’ll see the track on the card; you can pause, change the song, or turn the volume up or down.
If you prefer, you can control it from your phone – Spotify on your phone, the PS5 and phone are on the same Wi‑Fi network, select the PS5 via Spotify Connect, and that’s it, full control from your phone.
Is the music too quiet or loud compared to the game? Adjust the media channel volume on the PS5, and everything is convenient again.

Technical Nuances and Limitations

But not everything is smooth… there are some pitfalls:

Some games can block background music or drown it out with their own sound. Yes, that’s right – sometimes Spotify is simply silent while a game is playing loudly.
Spotify on PS5 is region-dependent. The app may not be available in some countries.
Sound quality is limited. Even with a premium account, it’s sometimes 128 kbps, no more.
To ensure everything works, it’s best to start the music before playing. If you open the game and forget about Spotify, the music may stop.
If you want the music to be louder than the game sounds, adjust the “Media” channel on your PS5 or lower the game’s volume.

Example Step‑by‑Step Instructions

The steps look something like this:

Turn on your PS5 and sign in to PSN.
Go to “All Apps” → find Spotify → download and install.
Launch Spotify and sign in. Select a playlist/album → Play.
Launch the game.
During a game: PS → Control Center → “Music” card → playback controls.
Optional: Spotify on your phone → select PS5 as a device → full control from your phone.
Adjust the media channel volume, lower the game volume if necessary.

Why Does This Matter to You?

Why is this important? Well, imagine: you’re a gamer, you love your tracks, and you don’t want to sacrifice music for gaming… It’s really convenient. You can switch playlists, control the volume, the music doesn’t interfere, and the game doesn’t stop. This is especially useful for those who frequently game, stream, or simply want to listen to their favorite tracks without interrupting the process.

MusConv App Section

Now a little about MusConv. What is it? It’s a program for transferring playlists, albums, and favorite tracks between different music services.

You can select the source and destination services, log in, select a playlist, and transfer.
Supports playlist formats – txt, csv, xml, and others. Convenient for backups.
Works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and there are mobile versions for iOS/Android and the web.
Secure – user data is not stored or used.

For PS5 and Spotify users, this means that if you listen to music on your PS5 but are thinking about switching services or want to save your playlists, MusConv will provide technical support. Export from Spotify, import to another service, or simply make a backup.

Important – MusConv is not directly connected to the PS5 – it’s a music service management tool. But it’s useful as an auxiliary tool for listening to music while gaming.

Bottom Line

Yes, you can listen to Spotify in the background on your PS5. And it’s convenient. But you need to know how to set it up, how to manage it, and be prepared for the fact that some games or regions may limit the feature.

If you value your playlists and want flexibility, MusConv really helps. It works on almost all operating systems – Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.

If you follow the instructions – launch Spotify before playing, control it through Control Center or your phone, and adjust the volume – you’ll enjoy both the game and the music simultaneously. And if you need to change services or save playlists, MusConv will come to the rescue.