How to Play Spotify on Yoto Player for Screen-Free Music

Part 1. Can Yoto Play Spotify Directly?

Yoto Player features a night light, sleep aid, and sleep trainer, making it a great device for both entertainment and bedtime routines for kids. But can you play Spotify on Yoto Player? Unfortunately, even with the firmware updates, Yoto does not have a native Spotify App. However, you can work around this in four ways:

Part 2. How to Play Spotify on Yoto Player via Yoto App

Yoto Player supports uploading audio encoded in MP3, AAC, and M4A via the Yoto app. But Spotify music is protected in unique OGG Vorbis format and restricted to the Spotify app, meaning it can't be directly transferred to Yoto Player. To bypass these limitations, you need DRmare Spotify Music Converter. It's a favorite in the Yoto parent community because it handles the technical heavy lifting while preserving the audio quality for the Yoto 3rd Gen's improved speakers.

It can download Spotify songs and playlists to common MP3, M4A, AIFF, FLAC, or WAV at a fast rate while keeping the full ID3 tags and the original audio quality. With it, you can get local unprotected Spotify music tracks on your computer. Then you can head to put a Spotify playlist on Yoto app for easy playback.

How to Download Spotify Music for Yoto Player

Here you will learn how to use DRmare Spotify Music Converter to download Spotify songs to your computer for use on Yoto Player. Please just check out the steps below and start.

Step 1Add Spotify songs to download queue

Install and open DRmare Music Downloader from your computer. In the meanwhile, you can see the built-in Spotify Web Player. Then go to log in to your Spotify account and find any song you like to download. And then click on the '+' > 'Add to List' button to load the audio files into the conversion queue.

Step 2Adjust output audio parameters for Spotify music on Yoto Player

Now, find the 'Preferences' section in the DRmare tool. Then click on 'Conversion' in its window. Next, you can start to reset output audio format as Yoto-compatible one, and customize the bit rate to 128kbps or 192kbps. (Tips: Going higher bit rate than 192kbps wastes space on your MYO card's 500MB limit.) Besides, you can archive Spotify audio by artists and so on. After that, tap on 'OK' to apply.

Step 3 Convert Spotify Playlist for Yoto Player

Here just click on the 'Convert' button, then DRmare Spotify Music Converter will start the process. A while later, once the process is done, you can click on the 'Converted' icon to find and check local Spotify audio tracks. You will find them on your computer.

How to Get Files from Your Computer to Your Phone

Many parents get stuck here: the music is on the laptop, but the Yoto App is on the phone. Here is how to bridge the gap effortlessly:

• For Android: Connect via USB-C. Set the phone to "File Transfer" mode. Drag and drop your music into the phone's Music folder.
• For iPhone: Connect to your Mac (Finder) or PC (Apple Devices App). Under the "Files" tab, you can drag your music directly into the Yoto App folder or the general Downloads area.

How to Add Spotify Playlist to Yoto Player via Yoto App

Now that you have Spotify songs in Yoto-compatible format on your phone, you can upload them to the Yoto app:

Step 1. Download, install and start the Yoto app on your mobile device.

Step 2. Click on the 'My Library' section at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3. Hit on the '+' icon at the top-right corner on the screen.

Step 4. Then choose the 'Add Audio' option.

Step 5. Browse and pick up the local Spotify audio files from your phone.

Step 6. Give a name for your audio file and choose a category for it.

Step 7. Touch the 'Save' button to upload Spotify playlist to Yoto Library.

Step 8. Now, connect your mobile device and Yoto Player with the same WiFi network. Then you can play Spotify audio on Yoto Player from the Yoto app.

Part 3. How to Make Your Own Yoto Card from Spotify

If you prefer a physical Yoto MYO Card, you can link the converted Spotify playlists with DRmare Spotify Music Converter to a card and insert it into the Yoto Player for offline playback. Follow these steps:

How to Put Spotify Songs on Yoto Card

Step 1. Go to https://my.yotoplay.com/my-cards webpage to make your own Yoto card.

Step 2. Click on the blue 'Add Playlist' section on the screen to add playlist into it.

Step 3. Then you need to name and describe for the playlist.

Step 4. Choose 'Random Art' or 'Upload Art' to customize the look for your card.

Step 5. Now, click on the orange 'Add Audio' icon to add local Spotify playlist to Yoto card.

Step 6. Once done, hit on the 'Create' button.

Step 7. Next, go to the Yoto app and go to the 'Make Your Own' section. Then hit on your playlist, tap on the three-dots icon, and choose 'Link to a card' to make your own Yoto card from Spotify.

Step 8. Later, insert your Yoto card into your Yoto Player to play the Spotify music offline. If you want to stop playing music, just unplug the Yoto card from your Player.

Part 4. How to Play Spotify on Yoto Player via Bluetooth/Spotify Connect

How to Connect Spotify to Yoto Player via Bluetooth

On Yoto Player and Yoto Mini, there is a Bluetooth feature for users to stream audio from your device to Yoto device. So, you can connect your player to your mobile phone via Bluetooth to stream Spotify music. Here is how to:

Step 1. Download and install the Yoto app on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2. Open the Yoto app and head to the 'Players' section. Then click on the 'Settings' icon next to the name of your player.

Step 3. Scroll down to find and toggle on the 'Bluetooth Pairing' switch to enable the Bluetooth feature for your player.

Step 4. Push the left orange button on your Yoto Player for about 3 seconds to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Then you will see a grey Bluetooth icon on the screen.

Step 5. Choose the icon showing a speaker by hitting on the button at the right side.

Step 6. Back to your mobile phone and turn on the Bluetooth function.

Step 7. Go to choose and connect to your Yoto Player from the available device list on your phone. Once connected, you will see a 'Bluetooth' icon and a 'speaker' icon on the Yoto Player's screen.

Step 8. Short-press on the right-hand button on your Yoto Player to finish the connection.

Step 9. At last, you can open the Spotify app on your phone and start to listen to Spotify on Yoto Player. And then you can control Spotify music playback via your phone.

How to Link Spotify to Yoto Player via Spotify Connect

For Yoto Player (3rd Gen) and Yoto Mini, there is another possibility of connecting via Spotify Connect, allowing you to stream music directly from the Spotify app to Yoto Player over Wi-Fi.

Step 1. Ensure Yoto Player and your phone are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2. Open the Spotify app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Start playing a song or playlist.

Step 3. Tap on the 'Devices' icon (a speaker symbol) at the bottom of the screen. In the list of available devices, select 'Yoto Player'.

Step 4. Once connected, the music will start streaming to your Yoto Player via Spotify Connect.

Part 5. FAQs about Yoto Spotify

Part 6. In Conclusion

While Yoto Player does not natively support Spotify, you can still enjoy your favorite songs using Bluetooth mode, Spotify Connect, Yoto app, or by creating custom Yoto cards with converted Spotify tracks.

If you prefer streaming, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect are the easy options. However, if you want an offline experience for kids without screen distractions, making a custom Yoto card with Spotify music is the best choice. Beyond just playing music, these MYO cards give our children autonomy. They choose the vibe, they insert the card, it's about their development as much as it is about the music.