How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Android/Windows/Mac

"Why does Spotify start automatically on my phone? Is there any way to fix it?" Spotify offers different apps for Windows, Mac computers, iPhone, Android and car stereos. You will encounter such a common issue on these devices if they are old and have low hardware configuration.

This is really annoying. If you'd like to stop Spotify from opening on startup Android/iPhone/Mac/Windows and so on, you can check the following ultimate solutions. Here we will show you detailed steps on how to turn off Spotify auto launch Android and other devices. Please check them out below.

• Part 1. Stop Spotify Opening on Startup Android
• Part 2. Disable Spotify on Startup Windows
• Part 3. Prevent Spotify from Opening on Startup Mac
• Part 4. Turn Off Spotify Auto Open from the Web
• Extra Tips: Listen to Spotify without the Spotify App

Part 1. How to Stop Spotify from Starting Automatically Android

For Android phone users, you can follow this part to see how to turn off Spotify auto launch Android. But it is available for Android MIUI system phone. If you have a Xiaomi, Redmi or else, then you can start to disable Spotify auto start Android.

Step 1. Power on your Android phone. Then go to the 'Settings' app.

Step 2. Head to 'Manage apps' > 'Permissions'.

Step 3. Click on the 'Autostart' option.

Step 4. Locate the Spotify app and then toggle the switch to off. At last, the Spotify opens on startup Android issue will be fixed.

Part 2. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup Windows

Windows is the most widely used system with different models like Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11. So, how to turn off Spotify auto open on a Windows computer? Now, you can follow the three methods to disable Spotify opening on startup on Windows.

Way 1. Via Spotify Settings

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your Windows computer. Then you will see its main screen.

Step 2. Hit on the '...' icon at the top-left corner of the Spotify app. Then click "Edit" > "Preferences" to open the settings window.

Step 3. Scroll down to find and click the "Show Advanced Settings" button.

Step 4. Find the "Startup and Windows Behaviour " section and select "No" from the drop-down menu of "Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer".

Way 2. By Windows Task Manager

You can also see how to prevent Spotify from opening on startup on Windows 11/10 via Windows task manager. Please follow the steps below and begin.

Step 1. Right-click on a blank area of the taskbar from the bottom of your Windows PC and choose "Task Manager". Or you can use the keyboard shortcut 'Ctrl + Shift + Esc' or 'Ctrl + Alt + Del' to get the task manager window.

Step 2. On the pop-up task manager window, select the "Startup" tab.

Step 3. Right-click "Spotify" and then select "Disable".

Way 3. Via Windows Run App

Step 1. Press the keyboard shortcut 'Start + R' to open the Run app. Or, you can type 'run' in the search box on the Windows bottom menu bar to launch it.

Step 2. Type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup in the search box on the Run app. Then press Enter keyboard or hit on the 'OK' button.

Step 3. Now, check whether the Spotify app is in the window or not. If yes, then touch and right-click on it. Then click 'Delete'.

Way 4. Via Windows Settings App

You can also use the Settings app on Windows 10/11 to stop Spotify autostart. Here are the detailed steps for you. Please take a look at them below.

Step 1. Go to the Settings app on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Touch 'Apps' from the left panel. Then choose 'Startup'.

Step 3. Locate the Spotify app and toggle the switch off.

Part 3. How to Prevent Spotify from Opening on Startup Mac

Mac computer usually runs more smoothly compared to Windows computer. Yet, it is still annoying sometimes if the Spotify auto starts. Now, check the tutorial below and see how to stop Spotify from opening on startup Mac.

Way 1. Via Spotify Preferences

Step 1. Launch Spotify and hit on the Spotify icon at the top left on the screen. Then click "Preferences".

Step 2. Next, scroll to find the "Show Advanced Settings" button. Then go to "Startup and Window Behaviour".

Step 3. At last, find the setting "Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer". And then select No on the drop-down menu.

Way 2. Via Mac System Preferences

For the Mac system, you can also control the startup apps by going into the system preferences.

Step 1. Click the "System Preferences" top menu.

Step 2. Click "Users & Groups" and then select the "Login item" tab.

Step 3. You will see a list of accounts and startup apps.

Step 3. Click the lock icon and input your Apple ID to unlock it first.

Step 4. You can unselect the box beside the apps which you want to remove from startup. Here you can choose "Spotify" to remove it.

Way 3. Via Apps Dock

If you keep the Spotify app in Dock on Mac, then you can disable Spotify opening on startup via it. Here check the steps below and learn how to do that.

Step 1. Find and right-click on the Spotify icon in Dock.

Step 2. Touch 'Options' and then uncheck 'Open at Login'. Then the Spotify app won't auto open on your Mac computer.

Part 4. How to Disable Spotify on Startup from Web

What if Spotify opens on startup even though disabled on computers? Is there a way to stop Spotify start automatically Android, iPhone or car?

If you are bothered by this issue, this must have something to do with the Spotify web player. It is a web-based app that runs on different devices and systems. To make sure you fix the auto-start issue with the Spotify app, please follow the steps to disable it.

Step 1. Run the Spotify app from your devices.

Step 2. Go to the Settings window.

Step 3. Click "Advanced Settings".

Step 4. Unselect the option "Allow Spotify to be opened from the web".

Also, if you shut down your device without turning off the Spotify app due to a system update, it is normal that it will start automatically.

Extra Tips: How to Listen to Spotify Music Offline without the Spotify App

Another ultimate solution is to uninstall Spotify from all your devices. It works 100%. Then you don't need to stop Spotify from opening on startup on your device. But this will make you lose the privilege of listening to your favorite songs.

If you'd like to keep listening to your songs from any device, you can use the DRmare Spotify Music Converter. It can help you convert Spotify songs before uninstalling the Spotify app. And then you can transfer them to any device. By doing this, it will also save your monthly subscription fee too.

It is the most professional Spotify converter in the market with up to 5X speed and lossless output quality. The downloaded music will be kept with original metadata, ID3 tags and so on. Interested in it? You can try it out here. For more tips, please visit: How to Download Spotify Songs without Premium.

After converting Spotify music on your computer, then you can move the files to any device you like. At last, you can enjoy Spotify music offline without the Spotify app anywhere and anytime.

Above are the methods for you to stop Spotify autostart Android/Windows/Mac and other devices. Then you can have a better experience of using it. Besides, you can use the DRmare Spotify Music Converter to keep Spotify songs on your devices forever. Then you can listen to Spotify audio files offline anytime.