This guide will show you how to install Spotify addon on kodi and stream millions of songs, audiobooks, and podcasts on the media center.
The process was performed on the latest version of kodi media center available to date, and should work fine on older versions as well.
The steps described in this post apply to all devices and platforms that support Kodi such as Android, Android TV, Fire TV, Linux, Windows, and more.
If you are new to Kodi, this ultimate guide will help you get started and set up the media center correctly.
Also, although it is not necessary, we highly recommend updating Kodi to the latest version. Updates are always useful because they fix problems and make improvements.
What is Spotify Addon for Kodi?
Spotify is the world leading music streaming service. You have access to over 50 million songs, audiobooks, podcasts, and more. With the Spotify addon for kodi, you can also access this content from your media center and listen to music without restrictions.
The Spotify Kodi addon is currently not available via any repository. The addon must be downloaded from GitHub as a ZIP file and installed manually. The file can be downloaded via this link
The direct download address is: “https://github.com/ldsz/plugin.audio.spotify/archive/refs/heads/master.zip”
It should be noted that Kodi addons installed via individual ZIP files do not receive automatic updates.
Put the ZIP file in a location that can be reached from your Kodi player. The file can also be moved directly to your device via USB stick or over the network.
How to install Spotify addon on kodi
Now that you know what Spotify Kodi addon is, you may want to install it on your device and enjoy its content.
The installation process is straightforward, but it requires some steps to follow. Here are the steps to install Spotify Kodi addon on your device:
- Enable unknown sources in Kodi settings
- Add a media source in Kodi file manager
- Install Spotify addon
For detailed instructions with screenshots, please keep reading
Enable installation from unknown sources
If you want to install third-party add-ons on Kodi, you need to enable unknown sources first. This is a security feature that prevents Kodi from installing add-ons that are not verified by the official Kodi repository.
However, many popular and useful add-ons are available from other sources, so you may want to enable this option if you trust the source of the add-on. If not already done, just follow these steps:
Launch Kodi and click on the gear icon on the top-left corner of the home screen. This will open the settings menu.
On the next page, click on “System” as shown in the image below.
In the “Addons” tab of the left panel, make sure that the ” Unknown sources ” option is activated.
The option is disabled by default for privacy and security reasons, but you must enable it before you can install add-ons from outside the official Kodi repository.
Upon this warning window, click Yes
Install Spotify addon from a Zip file
With the unknown sources option enabled, Kodi is now ready to install any addon or repository, regardless of its source.
Installing an addon from a zip file is quite an easy process, all it takes is to download a zip file to your local storage then upload it to Kodi. This is how you can do it:
First download the .zip file from this link and remember the folder where you save it, you will be using it later.
Launch Kodi and click on the “System Settings” Icon.
Go to the System Settings home screen, and click the Add-ons Package Installer
Select “Install from zip file“
Now, in your locally stored files, find and select the Zip file you previously downloaded. Normally it should be in the Downloads folder within the Home folder unless you specified another path.
Reach the Downloads file
The file will have a name like plugin.audio.spotify-master.zip. The installation should start as soon as you select the file.
In a few seconds, you will be notified that Spotify Add-on installed
Now click on “My Addons” in the add-on browser.
Opens the “Music Addons” category.
Click on Spotify.
Select “Configure” in the information window of the addon.
Enter the login details for your Spotify account. They consist of a username and password. Then confirm the entries with the “OK” button on the right-hand side.
Click on the “Open“. The Spotify Kodi addon will launch and list the different categories.
You can access Spotify addon from the Kodi home screen, Under the Add-ons tab on the left side menu, Spotify addon should appear under the Music add-ons category.
And with this, Spotify addon would be already installed on your kodi system and ready to use.