{"id":331659,"date":"2021-08-28T19:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify\/"},"modified":"2021-08-28T19:00:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T16:00:25","slug":"how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Save Data While Streaming Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2df73b989b1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2df73b989b1\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify\/#Enable_Data_Saver\" >Enable Data Saver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify\/#Adjust_Streaming_Quality\" >Adjust Streaming Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-save-data-while-streaming-spotify\/#Download_for_Offline_Listening\" >Download for Offline Listening<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Save Data While Streaming Spotify&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-746004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spotify-logo.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spotify-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/spotify-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Spotify logo.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to things that can burn through your data plan, streaming music is near the top of the list. Thankfully, Spotify offers a few ways for you to save data while still enjoying your music on the go.<\/p>\n<p>Streaming services like Spotify are convenient, but having all your music in the cloud means you need an internet connection to access it. We\u2019ll show you how you can still take advantage of streaming music while reducing its impact on your monthly cell phone data bill.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Data_Saver\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Enable Data Saver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spotify has a \u201cData Saver\u201d feature available to free and Premium subscribers. Toggling this on will set the music quality to the equivalent of 24 kbit\/s and it disables artist canvases (short videos that appear in Now Playing).<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open Spotify on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPad<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.spotify.music&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a> device and tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-23-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"155\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>At the top of the Settings, you\u2019ll see a \u201cData Saver\u201d section and some toggles. On the iPhone and iPad, you need to select \u201cData Saver\u201d first to see the toggles.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-746041 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-27-00.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Data Saver&quot; on iPhone and iPad.\" width=\"435\" height=\"149\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">You need to open \u201cData Saver\u201d first on iPhone and iPad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The toggles will look slightly different for free and Premium users. Turn on \u201cData Saver\u201d or \u201cAudio Quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-25-57.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Data Saver&quot; or &quot;Audio Quality.&quot;\" width=\"648\" height=\"202\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it. Your music will now stream at a lower quality, which will use less data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Track Your Data Usage on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjust_Streaming_Quality\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Adjust Streaming Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Data Saver feature is sort of a big master switch, but if you want more control over the audio quality, there are more precise options for both free and Premium subscribers.<\/p>\n<p>First,\u00a0open Spotify on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPad<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.spotify.music&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a> device and tap the gear icon in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-23-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"155\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, scroll all the way down to the \u201cAudio Quality\u201d section. On the iPhone and iPad, you will need to tap \u201cAudio Quality\u201d to see the options.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-746052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/IMG_0102.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Audio Quality&quot; on iPhone and iPad.\" width=\"435\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Open \u201cAudio Quality\u201d on iPhone and iPad.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can choose the audio quality for streaming over Wi-Fi and Cellular. The \u201cAutomatic\u201d option will attempt to adjust the quality to match your connection speed. Select either one and choose a quality setting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-35-49.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a streaming quality.\" width=\"447\" height=\"369\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Spotify for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3D204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482%26amp%3Bu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.spotify.com%252Fdownload%252Fwindows%252F\">Windows<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3D204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482%26amp%3Bu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.spotify.com%252Fdownload%252Fmac%252F\">Mac<\/a> also has Audio Quality options. They can be found on the Settings page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-746038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-04_10-45-35.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Streaming quality settings on Windows and Mac.\" width=\"647\" height=\"124\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it. If your goal is to reduce data usage, we recommend choosing \u201cLow\u201d or \u201cNormal\u201d for \u201cCellular Streaming.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_for_Offline_Listening\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Download for Offline Listening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/spotify-desktop-offline-4.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle the download switch on.\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The last method is only available to Premium subscribers. You can download playlists and albums for offline listening. That means you won\u2019t use any data at all when listening to them. It\u2019s a must-use feature if you pay for Spotify Premium.<\/p>\n<p>Spotify supports offline listening on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPhone<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/spotify-discover-new-music\/id324684580\">iPad<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.spotify.music&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3D204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482%26amp%3Bu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.spotify.com%252Fdownload%252Fwindows%252F\">Windows<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fredirect.viglink.com%2F%3Fkey%3D204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482%26amp%3Bu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.spotify.com%252Fdownload%252Fmac%252F\">Mac<\/a>. It\u2019s as simple as toggling a switch or tapping a download button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Download Music from Spotify for Offline Playback<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not possible to download individual songs for offline listening, but a good trick is to download your \u201cLiked Songs\u201d playlist. Any song you \u201clike\u201d will automatically be added to the playlist and be downloaded for offline listening.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>With all of these methods, you can enjoy all the benefits of streaming music without running up your data. There\u2019s nothing worse than an unusually high bill, so make sure you\u2019re taking advantage of these features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Spotify Offline on a Windows 10 PC or Mac<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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