Why Spotify Auto Pause in Discord

When using Discord, you might encounter an issue where Spotify pauses your music when you’re engaged in voice chat. This auto-pause feature is designed to comply with Spotify’s Terms and Conditions, which stipulate that the service is for personal and non-commercial use. If your microphone is active for more than 30 seconds during voice chat, Spotify will automatically pause, and you’ll see an error message.

Why Does Spotify Pause?

Spotify may pause when you use the following features with Discord:

• Voice Chat
• Screenshare
• Go Live

This is due to the auto-pause mechanism that ensures compliance with Spotify’s terms, as the platform is intended for individual use.

The auto-pause mechanism enables us to remain in compliance with Spotify’s Terms and Conditions, which are detailed at https://www.spotify.com/legal/end-user-agreement/. This is because Spotify is designed to be used for individual and non-commercial purposes.

If you want to prevent this problem, you can try using the Push-To-Talk feature or setting the sensitivity of your microphone so that it does not activate when you are listening to something. Check out this article for more information on how to achieve that goal!

How to Prevent Spotify from Pausing

To avoid this issue, consider the following solutions:

1. Use Push-To-Talk: Enable the Push-To-Talk feature in Discord to ensure your microphone is only active when you’re speaking. This prevents the microphone from being continuously active and triggering the auto-pause.
2. Adjust Microphone Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity of your microphone so that it doesn’t activate when you’re listening to Spotify. You can do this by going to Discord’s Voice & Video settings and adjusting the input sensitivity slider.
3. Avoid Continuous Mic Activity: Ensure that your microphone is not picking up background noise or music, which can cause it to remain active and trigger Spotify’s auto-pause.

For more information on adjusting these settings, refer to Discord’s support articles or community forums. By implementing these solutions, you can enjoy uninterrupted music playback while using Discord.

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