When it comes to streaming music, Spotify is the industry standard, boasting more than 640 million monthly active users as of September of 2024. Of course, nobody wants the music to stop as soon as you get into the driver’s seat. As such, GM vehicles offer a way to integrate Spotify with the Google built-in and the onboard infotainment system, as outlined in the following videos.
The videos are quite short, clocking in under a minute, but that’s all the time that’s needed to outline the basic functionality of Spotify as it relates to Google built-in and GM vehicles.
In one video, we get a rundown on how to download and install the Spotify app on the infotainment system. As the video points out, the app may already be pre-installed, and can be found on the center display if the vehicle is equipped with Google built-in. However, if this is not the case, it can be downloaded directly from the Google Play Store, which is accessible via the center display.
Once the app is downloaded, users can log into their account by scanning the displayed QR code with their smartphone. After accepting the Terms and Conditions, the app will automatically sign in on the infotainment screen.
Users can also leverage Google Assistant with the Spotify app for a hands-free experience. For vehicles equipped with Google built-in, using this feature is as simple as saying “Hey Google.” For example, users can ask the system to play their favorite podcast, or ask to play the next song.
Another possible use case is saving songs to your favorites. With the app open and playing, users can tap the small “+” icon located below the album art. Tapping this icon will add the song to your Liked Songs playlist. Users can then view all of their liked songs to play only their favorites.
To note, the Spotify In-Vehicle App requires an active OnStar subscription and is available on Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, and GMC vehicles.
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Waiting for CarPlay and Apple Music.
It’ll happen if sales stagnate enough. It got them to add the Off button for their Auto-Stop-Start system.
It’s up to Apple to make an Android Automotive version. Once Apple makes it, then GM can decide if they want to make it available in the Android Automotive Play Store. It will happen sooner than later since Spotify is hurting Apple Music and it’s available everywhere.
With all of these articles about dislike for Google Built-in, and absurd pricing, there go sales of models with it standard. I’d better get my arse in gear and get a Ford Escape before Ford ditches Sync4 in that and goes GBI. NOW I see why Ford fan sites are saying the same. Bye bye, Equinox and Terrain.
Just bought the wife a new 2025 vapor blue Escape Platinum Hybrid. 43 mpgs so far with 45 just around the corner, a very nice car, and yes, Sync4 is remarkably quick and user friendly. Her Carplay loads in 2 seconds without any interaction.