Whatever your reason for needing to remove a previously used device from your Spotify account, the process is fairly straight-forward. Unfortunately, for Android and/or PC users, it could be a little more streamlined. Nevertheless, we’re here to teach you the few simple steps you’ll require to remove devices from your Spotify.
For any additional information on the subject, or if you have any further questions, please direct your attention to the FAQ section at the end of this article.
Note: For Android users, you will have to use the desktop method, there is no Android method.
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How to remove devices from Spotify (iOS)
- Open the Spotify app on your iPhone or iPad and tap the ‘Settings’ icon in the top-right
- From the menu, select ‘Devices’
- Next, select ‘Devices Menu’
- From the list of devices connected to your Spotify account, locate those which you wish to remove
- To remove a device, tap the three horizontal dots to the right of the device name
- Then, from the pop-up menu, select ‘Forget device’ and follow any further on-screen instructions to confirm the removal of this device
- Repeat as necessary to remove all unwanted devices from your Spotify account
Note: Later versions of the Spotify app may have removed this feature.
How to remove devices from Spotify (desktop)
As we said before, this method is a little more roundabout than the iOS method. However, it still gets the job done.
- Open the Spotify app on your laptop or PC, and tap the Profile icon in the top-right
- From the drop-down menu, select ‘Account’
- You will be redirected to the Spotify website ‘Account’ page on your default internet browser, once there, confirm your identity by clicking ‘Log In’
- From the account overview, scroll down to ‘Sign out everywhere’ and click on the SIGN OUT EVERYWHERE button
- Note: signing out of all devices can take up to an hour to take effect
- Note: signing out of all devices can take up to an hour to take effect
- Lastly, open the Spotify app on all of the devices you wish to keep connected to your account, and sign in to your account again. (In effect, you are wiping the slate clean and then re-adding only the devices you want to connect – we told you it was roundabout, didn’t we!)
And that’s all there is to it. Easier on iOS, no doubt, but still achievable for Android users with access to a PC. Follow our tutorials above to learn how to remove devices on Spotify, and for all other queries or information requests, see our FAQs section below.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I want to remove devices from my Spotify?
Spotify – the world’s premier music streaming service – is a fantastic app, allowing anyone with a smartphone, tablet or PC and a connection to the internet to listen to just about any music ever recorded. For Spotify Premium account holders, you are allowed to connect multiple devices to the one Spotify account, ensuring that you can listen to your carefully curated music, playlists, and favorite albums and podcasts whether you’re on your laptop or smartphone (for example).
However, you may find yourself in the situation in which someone you used to know is free-loading off you, and using your Premium account without paying towards the subscription. You, the account holder, may choose to take action by removing this device from your Spotify account. Perhaps you’ve left your Spotify logged in somewhere by accident, and want to sign out from it remotely – this too requires that you know how to remove devices from Spotify.
Can I re-add removed devices at a later date?
Sure! Removing a device from Spotify does nothing more than just that. The device is not ear-marked or barred from being re-added at a later date. If you were to sign in to your Spotify account from the same device at a later date, you would be able to use it again as if you’d never removed it.
How many devices can I have connected to my Spotify account?
The number of accounts you can have on a Spotify plan differs from plan to plan. The Premium Family plan, for instance, covers up to 6 accounts. However, when it comes to the number of devices you can have connected to anyone’s account, the number is limitless. You can sign in to your Spotify account from any number of devices, in other words.
What kind of devices can I have connected to my Spotify account?
Any ‘smart’ device which supports listening/music playback is likely to be compatible with the Spotify app. This extensive list of devices includes smart TVs, smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, iPhones, iPads, tablets, and smartwatches.
