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How to set up multiple Spotify accounts

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November 20, 2022
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Hi - new to Sonos (just got a Sonos One!).

This is probably a basic question, but can’t figure it out. I set up the Sonos One very easily. I downloaded the Sonos app and added my Spotify account.

So far, so good. However, I’d like to add my kids’ Spotify accounts to the Sonos One too. They have their own Spotify logins and their own devices.

When I try to add another Spotify account on the Sonos app, it just tries to add my own (existing) account. I then get an error message saying that the account already exists.

Anyone have any ideas what I’m doing wrong? I thought I may have to add the Sonos app to each of my kids accounts (logging in as myself on the Sonos app) - but is that necessary?

Thanks in advance!

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Best answer by John B

On each of their phones add the Sonos app, making sure to connect to existing system.

Then use each phone to add the relevant Spotify account.

Each controller can be set to default to the associated Spotify account. But everyone can access every Spotify account if so minded.

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John BAnswer

On each of their phones add the Sonos app, making sure to connect to existing system.

Then use each phone to add the relevant Spotify account.

Each controller can be set to default to the associated Spotify account. But everyone can access every Spotify account if so minded.

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Mr_ShinobiAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks for your reply. Do I log into the same Sonos account on each phone, or does everyone need their own account?

Airgetlam

Each device has the same Sonos account, but different ‘default’ Spotify accounts.

Bruce

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John B

Yes just one Sonos account. If the kids don't know the Sonos account password they won't be able to change settings. Which I think would be a good plan...…

Edit; after adding each Spotify account to the system you will need to reset the app (in App Preferences), then connect to existing system, then select the default Spotify account

(This is to lock the Settings behind the account password on that particular controller)

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LoveToCookSF

Contributor I

This solution no longer works. My girlfriend and I are logged into the same sonos network using my account, however we both have a spotify joint account.

I am able to log into MY Spotify account, however when she tries to add hers by clicking “add service” and then directing to Spotify, there’s no option to add a second account as I am already logged in.

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Mr_ShinobiAuthor

Contributor I

That’s a bit strange, as I used this method just last week - and it seemed to work fine.

Downloaded the Sonos app on the second phone and logged in on my account
Added a new Spotify account - this then showed alongside my Spotify account on the Sonos app on both phones

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John B

Try logging out of all Spotify accounts on all devices.

Your girlfriend might also try uninstalling the Sonos app on her device, powering off and on then reinstalling the app. She must then connect to your existing system and log in to your Sonos account.. Then try to add her Spotify account.

No guarantees.

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John B

Btw. When you say that "there is no option to add a second account because I already logged in" I don't really know what that means. Do you mean Spotify doesn't appear in the list of available services? If so how do you know that is because you are logged in?

There are two distinct login credentials available?

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LoveToCookSF

Contributor I

Okay, we finally figured out how to make it work.

We each logged out of Spotify on our phones. I logged in first, but then it showed my spotify account on her phone. She clicked “add music service” → Spotify → Add to Sonos → Add to Spotify.

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John B

That appears to be what had already been described, but glad you managed to "figure it out".

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