Spotify users can now ask Gemini to play their favourite music on Androids

Have you ever asked Google Gemini to play music on Spotify, only to hear, 'I can’t do that yet?'

Here’s some good news: Google is rolling out a Gemini extension for Spotify, letting Android users search and play music on the popular streaming platform directly through Gemini.

With Gemini gaining traction as a smarter, more conversational alternative to Google Assistant, this development is part of a broader effort by Google to bring Gemini’s capabilities closer to matching the versatility of its predecessor which has long been the go-to tool for controlling Android devices and media services like Spotify.

With the new extension, Android users can now ask Gemini to search for songs, albums, playlists, or genres on Spotify. Specific song requests are supported but require a Spotify Premium subscription. You also need to link your Spotify account to the Google account you use on your device.

For now, this only works on Android, through the Gemini and Spotify apps. It’s not available yet for iPhone, the Gemini web app, or Google Messages.

Getting started is easy. Make sure both apps are installed on your device, then enable Gemini Apps Activity in the Gemini app’s settings. Check the Extensions menu to see if the Spotify option is available and turn it on. From there, just ask Gemini to play your favourite tracks, find playlists, or browse by genre. For example, you could say, “Play ‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles,” or “Find a workout playlist on Spotify.” Keep in mind that Gemini can’t create playlists yet, and its language setting must be set to English.

The rollout is still happening, so if you don’t see the Spotify extension yet, it should show up soon. For now, if you’re an Android user with Spotify Premium, you can enjoy a simpler, smarter way to explore your music with Gemini.

While Google already provides similar extensions for its own services—like Google Flights, Hotels, Maps, Workspace, YouTube, and YouTube Music—Spotify is only the second third-party app to join the mix.

The first was a WhatsApp extension, allowing users to send messages or make calls through simple Gemini prompts. Additionally, Google has started rolling out a Utilities extension for tasks like opening apps, accessing websites, or managing Android settings.

With every update, Gemini is only going to improve on its compatibility with third-party apps. It will be interesting to see how that improves over time.