In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the issue of Spotify not working with Google Clock Alarm. The built-in click app on Pixel and numerous other Android devices behold a nifty function that allows you to integrate a third-party music player. You could then instruct the player to play your preferred song as your wake-up alarm, instead of the same old monotonous tones that these devices come with.
However, its integration with one of the most popular streaming services is currently not working along the expected lines. Numerous users have voiced their concern that Spotify is not working with Google Clock Alarm. They are constantly getting the ‘not logged in’/Log back into Spotify’ error message.
Logging back does manage to resolve this issue, but only on a temporary basis, as the next morning they are again logged out of Spotify, and the clock tends to play one of the preset sounds. If you are also getting bugged by this issue, then this guide will help you out. Follow along for the fix.
Fix Spotify not working with Google Clock Alarm
- First off, make sure to update Spotify to the latest version.
- Then go to Settings > Apps > See All Apps > select Spotify.
- Now go to Permissions > Music and Audio and select Don’t Allow.
- After that, select Photos and Videos and select Don’t Allow as well.
- Once done, wait for a few seconds and change their permission to Allow.
- Now go back to its App Info page and disable Pause app activity if unused.
- Then select the Clock app and disable its Pause app activity if unused as well.
That’s it. This should fix the issue of Spotify not working with Google Clock Alarm. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
