Why Does My Spotify Keep Pausing?

[milesharrington]

I’m trying to understand why does my Spotify keep pausing while listening to music or podcasts. Is it caused by internet issues, app bugs, or device settings? If anyone knows the common reasons and fixes, please share.

 

[viktorsolenski]

If you’re asking why does my Spotify keep pausing, the most common reason is unstable internet. The loss of a small network connection may lead to stopping the playback of Spotify.

Others common causes that I have observed:

• Background optimization of the app kills the battery.
  
  
• Connectivity by Bluetooth is intermittent.
  
  
• A different computer is being used on your Spotify account.

You can also try to disable battery saver in Spotify and see whether your account is playing elsewhere.

 

[helenaorsava]

I kept Googling why does my Spotify keep pausing and it turned out my earbuds were the villain.
Bluetooth connection is loose = random stops.
The problem disappeared as soon as switched earbuds were used.

 

[rashidfarouq]

Whenever someone asks why does my Spotify keep pausing, it’s almost always internet issues.

 

[luizsilva123]

Whenever someone asks why does my Spotify keep pausing, it’s almost always internet issues.

Not always. My reason was that I was put on hold since I had Spotify on my laptop and phone simultaneously.

 

[rashidfarouq]

Not always. My reason was that I was put on hold since I had Spotify on my laptop and phone simultaneously.

Fair enough, two gadgets competing to control the situation is not a new phenomenon.

 

[zafir]

Stopping a track in the middle of the song is the equivalent of CD skipping.
If you’re wondering why does my Spotify keep pausing, it’s either your Wi-Fi, your Bluetooth, or Spotify just deciding you don’t deserve uninterrupted music today.

 

[tariknovalen]

A solid checklist if you’re stuck on why does my Spotify keep pausing:

• Switch off battery optimization with Spotify.
  
  
• Clear app cache (don’t log out)
  
  
• Disable “Low Data Mode”
  
  
• Spotify connect is a product that links devices together with the help of Check.
  
  
• Reinstall the application as the final option.

One of them tends to put it permanently.