{"id":105540,"date":"2018-07-31T21:38:21","date_gmt":"2018-07-31T19:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=105540"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:13:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:13:21","slug":"how-to-customize-your-gaming-background-music-on-ps4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-customize-your-gaming-background-music-on-ps4\/","title":{"rendered":"How to customize your gaming background music on PS4"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever been in the middle of a game on the PlayStation 4 and realized that the soundtrack just wasn\u2019t right? Or have you ever played a game without a soundtrack and wished that you could add in some background music? Fortunately, the solution to your problems is within reach. All you need is a Spotify account.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The first thing you want to do is load up the game you want to play, head to the options<\/strong> menu, and make sure the in-game music is muted<\/strong> or the volume is set to zero. If you don\u2019t do so, the music you set to play on Spotify will just end up playing over the game music, and will lead to some annoying clashing. Some games, such as Fortnite: Battle Royale, don\u2019t have an in-game soundtrack at all. If that\u2019s the case, you can simply skip this step.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next thing you want to do is access the Spotify app on your PS4. You can find this in your Library’s<\/strong> applications menu. Once you get into the app, you\u2019ll be treated to the same Spotify interface and experience you\u2019re used to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you have the app downloaded and installed, open it. You\u2019ll be prompted to either create a Spotify account if you haven\u2019t done so already, or connect using an existing account. There’s one catch, though: you have to be a Spotify Premium member to use PlayStation Music.<\/strong> If you haven’t done so already, upgrading to Premium is well worth it. Spotify Premium is $9.99 per month and allows you to stream millions of songs totally ad-free. Spotify\u00a0also offers a free 30 day trial and plenty of other deals as well. As an added bonus, PlayStation Plus members can get 10 percent discount on a Premium subscription.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have a Spotify account, there are a few ways to sign in. You could do it the old-fashioned way, which means entering your username and password by hand. If you want to skip a few steps and jump right in, you can use Spotify Connect on your tablet or smartphone. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, make sure that your PS4 and your device of choice are operating on the same Wi-Fi network. Then, open up the Spotify app on your device and starting playing some music. At the bottom of your screen, you\u2019ll see a small speaker icon accompanied by the prompt \u201cDevices Available.\u201d Open up that menu and you\u2019ll see a list of devices that Spotify can connect to; your PS4 should appear on that list, as will any computer or TV you have Spotify installed on. Select the PS4, and Spotify will automatically sync up your accounts. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The best part? You can now use your device as a remote control, allowing you to choose your music and adjust volume without ever leaving your game.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what now? If you\u2019re in the PlayStation Music app, you can browse any music or playlists you have saved to your account, as well as other suggested playlists. One thing you can\u2019t do if you\u2019re using the PlayStation app is browse Spotify radio. If you\u2019re using your phone to control the tunes, though, you can access radio stations that way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you\u2019ve got your music picked and playing, you can exit the app and get gaming. The music you’ve selected will continue to stream as your playing, and will automatically adjust and level the volume based on what’s going on in-game. It’s a neat little feature that should minimize the need to constantly adjust the volume, though if you do feel the need to turn things up, you can just use your mobile device as a volume control.\u00a0<\/span>Don’t have a mobile device? You can also access your Spotify controls via the PlayStation’s quick menu by holding down the PS button.<\/p>\n

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Not sure what to listen to? We recommend checking out the PlayStation Music account on Spotify. There, you’ll find a huge selection of playlists specifically curated for gaming. Whether it be Mob Hits, Survival Songs, or just 80’s Synth Pop, you now have all the tools you need to make sure your tunes play just as hard as you do.<\/p>\n

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