Spotify Lossless audio is here for Premium subscribers. Learn how to enable 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC streaming, which devices support it, and why you might need wired headphones for the best experience.
Table of Contents
- 1. How to Enable Hi-Fi Streaming
- 1.1 Spotify Premium Finally Gets Lossless Audio: How to Enable Hi-Fi Streaming
- 1.1.1 What Is Spotify Lossless?
- 1.1.2 How to Enable Lossless Audio
- 1.1.3 Device Compatibility and Recommendations
- 1.1.4 Rollout Schedule and Data Considerations
- 1.1.5 A Enhanced Premium Experience
How to Enable Hi-Fi Streaming
Spotify Premium Finally Gets Lossless Audio: How to Enable Hi-Fi Streaming
After years of anticipation, Spotify has officially begun rolling out Lossless audio to its Premium subscribers worldwide. This highly requested feature marks a significant upgrade in sound quality, allowing users to experience their favorite music with unparalleled clarity and detail. Here’s everything you need to know about Spotify Hi-Fi and how to start using it.
What Is Spotify Lossless?
Spotify Lossless delivers music in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC format, preserving every detail of the original recording without compression artifacts. This means you hear the music exactly as the artists and sound engineers intended it in the studio, with richer textures, deeper bass, and clearer vocals.
How to Enable Lossless Audio
Enabling the feature is straightforward, though you must activate it manually for each device:
- Open the Spotify app and tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Go to Settings & Privacy → Media Quality.
- Select your preferred streaming option (Wi-Fi, Cellular, or Downloads).
- Choose Lossless from the quality menu (which also includes Low, Normal, High, and Very High options).
Once enabled, a Lossless indicator will appear in the Now Playing view and the Connect Picker to confirm you’re streaming in the highest quality.
Device Compatibility and Recommendations
Lossless audio is available on:
- Mobile (iOS and Android)
- Desktop (macOS and Windows)
- Tablet
- Spotify Connect-enabled devices from brands like Sony, Bose, Samsung, and Sennheiser.
Important Note: For the optimal experience, Spotify recommends using a Wi-Fi connection with wired headphones or speakers via Spotify Connect. Bluetooth connections currently compress the audio signal and cannot transmit true lossless quality. Support for additional devices from Sonos and Amazon is expected to arrive next month.
Rollout Schedule and Data Considerations
The feature is rolling out gradually through October to Premium subscribers in over 50 markets. Initial access has already begun in countries including:
- United States & United Kingdom
- Australia, New Zealand, Japan
- Austria, Germany, Denmark, Sweden
- Czechia, Netherlands, Portugal
Since lossless files are larger, tracks may take slightly longer to buffer initially. Spotify provides clear data usage estimates for each quality setting to help users manage their streaming preferences.
A Enhanced Premium Experience
Lossless audio joins a suite of premium features like DJ, Jam, AI Playlist, and personalized daylist mixes, reinforcing Spotify’s commitment to providing the best possible listening experience for its subscribers. As Gustav Gyllenhammar, VP of Subscriptions at Spotify, stated: “We’ve taken time to build this feature in a way that prioritizes quality, ease of use, and clarity at every step.”
For audiophiles and casual listeners alike, this long-awaited upgrade transforms how we experience music on the world’s most popular streaming service.
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