How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup (Android, Windows + Mac)
Does the Spotify app automatically launch every time you open your phone or computer? Don’t worry! You are not alone. Users are often annoyed by this behavior of Spotify. Luckily, you can stop Spotify from opening on startup on your Android, Windows, and Mac.
Spotify is a popular music and podcast player and comes with a built-in auto-startup feature. In this article, I will show you easy and clear methods by which you can remove Spotify from startup on your device and improve the startup speed of your device.
How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup on Android Phone
If you’re an Android user and don’t want the Spotify app to open automatically when your phone starts, you can easily disable this. To do this, go to your Android settings and turn off autostart for Spotify. All the steps are mentioned below.
To remove Spotify from autostart on an Android:
- Open Settings App on Your Phone.
- Navigate to Apps > All Apps (Manage Apps) > Spotify.
- Simply, Turn Off the ‘Autostart’ Toggle.
Also read: Fix Spotify Local Files Not Showing Up
How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup on PC and Macbook
The automatic startup of Spotify on Windows 11 PCs or Macs can cause problems for users. This not only slows down your device’s startup speed but also wastes system resources by opening unnecessary apps. To disable this, follow the steps mentioned below.
Method 1: Change Spotify’s Built-in Autostart Settings (Windows + Mac)
- Open Spotify Application on Your Windows PC and Macbook.
- Press CTRL + P (for Windows) and ⌘ Cmd + P (for Mac) to Access Spotify Settings.
Alternatively, Click the ••• Three-Dot Menu Icon in the Top Left Corner and Select Edit > Preferences.
- Scroll Down to the Startup and Window Behaviour Section.
- Now, Select No for ‘Open Spotify Automatically After You Log into the Computer’.
Method 2: From Task Manager (Windows)
- Press CTRL + SHIFT + ESC Simultaneously to Quickly Launch Task Manager.
- Click on Startup Apps at Left Manu Pane.
- Select Spotify and Click on Disable at Top Right.
Once you complete the above steps, Spotify will stop auto-starting on your Android, Windows, and Mac devices.
Also read: How to Turn Off Smart Shuffle on Spotify
I hope you have found this article very helpful and learned how to prevent Spotify from opening on startups on Android, Windows, and Mac. If you are facing any problem, then comment below. Do share this article.
