This article explains how to add an existing playlist from Spotify to a timed routine in WebApp. This can be useful for retail, hospitality and other installations to set the mood based on the time of day or even day of the week.
Spotify App
- Open the Spotify app and select the playlist you wish to assign to a routine
- Press play and use Spotify Connect
to select playback via your Bluesound device
Bluesound Controller App
- Launch the BluOS Controller app, navigate to the Players tab
, and select the required Player currently playing the Spotify audio track.
- Open the 'Now Playing' screen by clicking on the artwork on the playback bar
- Select the context menu (3 dots) underneath the artwork and select Add Preset
- Minimise the 'Now Playing' screen using the arrow in the top left
- Under Presets, select View All to confirm the playlist has been added
Full details on this process can be found on the following BluOS help centre article - How to save a Spotify Stream as a preset
WebApp
- Launch WebApp and select Routines
- Click the add routine button
to open the new routine menu
- Scroll down to Streamer Presets and select the Spotify playlist preset created in Bluesound Controller
- Name your routine and assign a time and/or daily schedule
- Scroll to the bottom and click Create Routine
- Your playlist will now trigger at the assigned times
- Repeat this process for any additional Spotify Playlists you wish to add to timed routines