Syncing Spotify playlist to your iPod shuffle is not a new issue anymore. There are a lot of threads that exists in the Spotify community. There are a lot of questions that have been asked about how you can sync your Spotify playlists to iPod shuffle. But the problem is Apple never allows people to sync music from Spotify playlist, it only allows to sync local files to your iPod. Only TuneMobie Spotify Music Converter can solve this problem perfectly.
Select any track from a playlist or album, or play the opening track and Spotify will automatically play the remaining tracks in the order they’re listed. You also have the option to Shuffle. Don't have Premium? If you’re using the free service, you can listen to any playlist via shuffle, or select any track on playlists without the Shuffle.
Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. Spotify offer 3 subscription packages such as free, premium and premium for family. With each subscription you get extra facilities and get access to millions of songs very easily.
The iPod shuffle is a digital audio player which is very small and great for the people who likes to carry their music while exercising. It’s very tiny, light and it doesn’t have any screen. But it lets you play your favourite music without carrying any weight at all. It’s affordable, great designed and it has a long lasting battery life. A lot of users prefer to copy their Spotify playlist to iPod shuffle rather than carrying a heavy handset while exercising. But iPod shuffle only supports MP3, AAC, iTunes audios, Audible and WAV files. It doesn’t support Spotify OGG format music. If you really want to play Spotify music to your iPod you will have to remove the DRM from them and convert the file type.
Sync Spotify Playlists to iPod Shuffle
A great Spotify music converter comes from TuneMobie. This converter is supported both in windows and mac. This converter will allow you to convert Spotify songs and playlists to MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC at the fastest speed. It also keeps the music quality 100% perfect. You will be able to transfer Spotify songs and playlists to your mobile phone, MP3 player, iPod etc. after converting the Spotify playlists with the help of this converter.
You can try the trial version of this software for free. If you try out this software, you will get the useful advantages of converting Spotify music and you’ll definitely want to get the full version. The full version price is 39.95 USD. Free lifetime software upgrades, after sale service and any kind of technical support are the add-ons you get with the software.
Spotify Shuffle Multiple Playlists
Spotify music converter is a great solution for converting Spotify music playlists easily. You will be able to record music through Spotify app or web player and export them as MP3/M4A/WAV/FLAC files. So, without any premium subscription you will get all those best quality music free to listen to them in your favourite device. The songs preserve original quality and ID3 tags so that you won’t have to organize them manually. Just follow this process to convert your favourite playlists to iPod Shuffle-
What do your need to sync Spotify playlists to iPod Shuffle:
- A Computer running Mac OS or Windows OS.
- The Spotify Music Converter (For Windows or For Mac).
- iTunes.
- iPod Shuffle.
Steps to sync Spotify playlists to iPod Shuffle
Step 1 Start the Spotify Music Converter
At first install Spotify app on your mac and register a free account. Then, get the Spotify Music Converter for your PC. Install and run the software. You will be able to see the interface of the software after you run it.
Step 2 Drag&drop Spotify songs, albums or playlists
After running the software you need to drag Spotify songs, albums or playlist into the interface of this converter and then drop them. If you are using the web player, all you need to do is copy and paste the song, album or playlist link and then click on the Add button. Adding songs is really easy just drag and drop any songs you want from Spotify.
Step 3 Choose export format
This Spotify music converter will show you the song artwork, title, artist, duration and export format on the interface. You can export songs in various formats but the default output format is MP3. It will also allow you to export songs in M4A, WAV, FLAC format. If you want you can easily change the exporting format and folder by clicking on the Option button. You will also be able to change bitrate and sample rate according to your requirements.
Step 4 Start converting Spotify music to iPod
You need to click on the Convert button so that the software can start recording songs, albums or playlist into the format you choose.
After converting the songs, you can click on below folder icon so that you can quickly locate the DRM-free Spotify song. Then you’ll be able to transfer and play it anywhere you want.
Step 5 Syncing Music to iPod Shuffle Using iTunes
You can use iTunes to transfer your MP3 files to your iPod easily. iTunes is the default tool that Apple has provided for copying music to iPod. All you need to do is follow this process-
- Add songs to iTunes Library
At first start or run the iTunes app on your PC. Click on the “File” menu from the left corner of the app and then select “Add File to Library” or “Add Folder to Library” option to add the converted Spotify music to your iTunes library. - Connect iPod to Computer
Click on the “View” option and then select “Show Sidebar”. After that, use a USB cable to connect your iPod to your PC. After connecting, the iPod sign will appear in Devices, in the sidebar. - Sync music
Click on the iPod sign in the sidebar and click Music tab from the right side window. Check on the “Sync Music” option. Then select converted Spotify songs and click “Apply” so that you can put all converted Spotify songs to your iPod in no time.
Syncing your Spotify playlists to iPod Shuffle is much easier when you use TuneMobie Spotify Music Converter. You will be able to convert those premium quality songs easily and keep perfect quality of music without having any trouble at all. You should try this software so that you can sync your favourite music into your iPod and listen to them anytime. It doesn’t matter what time it is, it’s always music time for you and all thanks to TuneMobie Music Converter.
'I am the user of Spotify Music, is it possible to sync Spotify Music to iPod Shuffle? Then I can enjoy Spotify on iPod Shuffle when I am running?'
'My girlfriend and I always prefer to go to the library for preparing the exam and doing some reading together with listening music. I don't want other things to bother the time just the two of us, so I just want to listen Spotify(I am the Spotify User) on iPod Shuffle. Is there any solution?'
Problems of syncing Spotify Music to iPod Shuffle or streaming Spotify Music on iPod Shuffle have happened in our daily life. Such an excellent exercise partner, Spotify Music have already met the needs of syncing Spotify Music on iPod. However, it is only available for Premium Member. In other words, Free Member has no ability to get Spotify playable on iPod Shuffle. Hence, in order to meet your need, this article will introduce the way to sync Spotify to iPod Shuffle for 2 users, Premium Member and Free User. Pick up the way depending on the membership you have subscribed.
Part 1. Premium Users: Sync by Connecting iPod with Spotify Music App
Since you've purchased a premium account, you must be aware of what kind of service you are entitled to, such as, downloading songs for offline playback, skipping track and blocking ads. In this case, downloading songs is the most important for syncing.
Followings are the necessary steps for syncing.
Shuffle Playlist Spotify
Step 1. Open Your Spotify App
To start with, you need to connect your iPod Shuffle via the USB cable. Next, run the Spotify app on your computer. If you haven't downloaded the app, you should download it because the only way you can sync with a premium account is through Spotify app.
Note: If the iTunes is activated, you are supposed to shut it down or there is going to be some conflicts between iTunes and Spotify.
Step 2. Erase Your iPod and Sync with Spotify
After being connected to your computer, your iPod will be detected by the Spotify app and there will be an iPod icon under 'Device'. Click on it.
The interface will be replaced with one having 'Erase iPod & Sync with Spotify' button in the middle. But it only appears when it is your first time to connect your iPod to Spotify Music app. In the next-times' syncing, you won't be asked again as long as you continue using Spotify for syncing.
Step 3. Start Syncing
The syncing process will begin as soon as you click on the button. But the songs you get synced to your iPod are those you have actually downloaded and selected.
Your iPod will have a copy of your Spotify music right away when the syncing is done. From then, you can take your iPod with your earphone, wear comfortable jogging shoes, and start enjoying your running.
Part 2. Free Users: Convert the Music before Syncing to iPod Shuffle
I guess the way that interests you most is how to sync the songs without subscribing premium account or after your premium qualification gets lifted. Here is what we can offer you: our product TuneFab Spotify Music Converter. It has the ability to download and convert the songs into any other popular music formats and the converted songs can be recognized by iTunes so as to be synced to your iPod Shuffle under iTunes.
The benefits you can get from TuneFab Spotify Music Converter are that besides you are able to download the songs, the program will smartly save the ID3 information for you, the instruction is clear and simple---only dragging & dropping the music file. Also, you can customize audio parameter for sample rate and bitrate. What's new, you can convert Spotify Music to MP3 or other file formats in 5X faster conversion speed.
Next, I will show you how to use TuneFab Spotify Music Converter for syncing Spotify to iPod Shuffle.
Step 1. Launch TuneFab Spotify Music Converter
Click on 'Try It Free' button to download the program. The free trial version is available for your purchasing consideration. You can use it for 30 days.
After installation, launch the program and Spotify will be launched automatically.
Step 2. Add Spotify Songs
Click 'Add Files', a sub-interface will pop up. Next drag and drop songs, playlists, or album etc. from Spotify to the program interface. Or you can directly go to Spotify, find the songs you want to convert, hit the button'...' to paste the song link to the search bar, and click 'Add'.
Step 3. Customize Your Exported Music File
Click 'Options' and go to 'Advanced' section, and customize your to-be converted music file by selecting its output format, sample rate, and bitrate.
Also if you want to save the file to another file except for default output folder, go to 'General', and select the folder you want to put your converted music in.
How To Shuffle Spotify On Computer
Step 4. Convert Spotify Music
Hit 'Convert' and let TuneFab Spotify Music Converter do its part. Be patient and wait for a finished conversion.
If you still have some confusion about what you should do, take 90 seconds to watch a tutorial video.
Step 5. Sync Music to iPod via iTunes
Now that the songs are transferred as a popular music format to your local files, it won't be a problem to sync all songs to your iPod by the channel of iTunes.
Does it become more clear to you how to sync the songs from Spotify to iPod Shuffle? To sum up, you can directly download the songs and sync to your iPod Shuffle assisted by Spotify Music app. Under the condition that you are a free user or your Premium gets expired, you can use TuneFab Spotify Music Converter as a tool to convert songs and sync them with the help of iTunes.