If you’ve just set up your **Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control)** and want to stream your favorite Spotify playlists or albums, this guide will show you exactly how to link **Spotify** to your Xiaomi Smart Speaker via Google Home. Once connected, you’ll be able to control your music with simple voice commands, like “Hey Google, play [song] on Spotify.”

### Prerequisites:
– **Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control)** already set up and connected to Google Home.
– A **Spotify** account.
– The **Google Home** app installed on your smartphone.

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## 🎯 Step‑by‑Step Guide to Link Spotify

### 1. Open the Google Home App

Make sure your **Google Home** app is up to date and logged in with the same Google account that’s connected to your Xiaomi Smart Speaker.

### 2. Link Spotify in Google Home

– Tap the **”+”** (Add) button in the Google Home app.
– Select **Music** (or go to *Settings → Music*).
– Choose **Spotify** from the list of music services.
– Tap **Link Account** and sign in with your **Spotify** credentials.

### 3. Set Spotify as the Default Music Service (Optional)

– To make sure Spotify is always used by default, set it as your **default music service** within the Google Home app.
– This will allow you to skip saying “on Spotify” every time you give a voice command.

### 4. Play Music with Voice Commands

Once linked, simply ask Google Assistant to play your favorite music by saying:

> “Ok Google, play [song/playlist] on Spotify.”

Your Xiaomi Smart Speaker will automatically start streaming the selected content.

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## ✅ Alternative Method: Using Spotify Connect

If you prefer using the Spotify app directly to control music on your Xiaomi Smart Speaker, you can also use **Spotify Connect**:

1. Open the **Spotify app** on your phone.
2. Start playing any song or playlist.
3. Tap the **Devices Available** icon (it looks like a screen and speaker) in the bottom-left corner.
4. Select your **Xiaomi Smart Speaker** from the available devices list.

This method lets you control the music from the **Spotify app**, including play, pause, and volume control.

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## 🎥 Video Instructions

Watch this video for a step-by-step visual guide to link **Spotify** to your **Xiaomi Smart Speaker** and start enjoying music right away:

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## EngineerHow.com Recommendations

At **EngineerHow.com**, we recommend exploring the full potential of your Xiaomi Smart Speaker by integrating it with other smart home devices and automation systems. If you haven’t already, try setting up your **Xiaomi Smart Speaker** to control other appliances through its **IR Control** feature. This will make your smart home more functional and give you even more control through your voice and app.

Feel free to share your experience in the comments section below, and don’t forget to check out our other **tech tutorials** to enhance your smart home experience!

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