Spotify Automate

Spotify Automate streamlines music control by integrating with an MQTT remote switch, allowing users to effortlessly play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust volume. This automated workflow enhances user experience by enabling seamless interactions with Spotify, ensuring your favorite tunes are just a button press away.

7/8/2025
26 nodes
Complex
manualcomplexspotifysticky notesplitoutfilternoopmqtttriggeradvancedlogicconditionalapiintegrationrouting
Categories:
Complex WorkflowManual TriggeredTechnical Infrastructure & DevOpsCreative Content & Video Automation
Integrations:
SpotifySticky NoteSplitOutFilterNoOpMqttTrigger

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Music Enthusiasts: Those who want to control their Spotify playback seamlessly using a smart remote.
- Smart Home Users: Individuals who have smart devices and want to integrate their Spotify experience with home automation.
- Developers: Those looking to create custom music control solutions using the Spotify API and MQTT triggers.
- Tech Savvy Individuals: Users who enjoy automating their music experience and experimenting with APIs and integrations.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of controlling Spotify playback through physical remote buttons. It allows users to:
- Easily switch between songs with simple button presses.
- Adjust volume levels effortlessly, increasing or decreasing by 5% with each button press.
- Pause and resume playback without needing to access the Spotify app directly.
- Activate specific playback devices based on user preferences, enhancing the overall music experience.

Workflow Steps

  • Trigger: The workflow is manually triggered by receiving an MQTT message from a smart remote switch.
    2. Device Activation: The workflow retrieves available Spotify devices and filters them based on the user's specified device name.
    3. Playback Control: Depending on the button pressed (e.g., volume up, volume down, play/pause), the workflow routes to the appropriate function:
    - Volume Control: Adjusts the Spotify volume by 5% up or down, ensuring it remains within the range of 20% to 100%.
    - Playback Control: Allows users to play the next or previous song or pause/resume playback based on the button pressed.
    4. Playback Status Check: Before performing actions, the workflow checks if the target device is already playing to avoid unnecessary commands.
    5. Conditional Logic: The workflow uses conditional nodes to determine which action to execute based on the received MQTT message, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user experience.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing Device Names: Modify the target_spotify_playback_device_name in the Globals node to match your preferred playback device.
    - Adjusting Volume Levels: Change the volume increment/decrement values in the Spotify API nodes to set your desired volume control.
    - Modifying Button Actions: Update the Remote Action -> Function Router switch conditions to add or change actions for different button presses on the remote.
    - Adding More Functions: Integrate additional Spotify API calls or other services to expand the functionality, such as creating playlists or adding specific songs to a queue.

    Spotify Automate - N8N Workflow Directory