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Spotify Karaoke Mode: What It Is and How to Use

By Lorena Hill

Updated on May 3, 2025

Music has always been a universal language to express emotions, connect with others and share unforgettable moments. Spotify Karaoke Mode takes this experience to a whole new level, putting the microphone in your hands and making you part of the performance. This feature turns casual listening into an interactive yet creative adventure in all settings, from hosting karaoke nights to sharpening your vocal skills.

In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Spotify Karaoke Mode, from its standout features to device compatibility and tips for setting it up on your phone, computer, or TV. Also, we will reveal a method to extract your favorite tracks from Spotify and get them into other Karaoke apps. Get ready to unleash your inner performer!

Karaoke | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Part 1

What is Spotify Karaoke Mode?

Karaoke Mode is an exciting feature on Spotify that transforms your favorite songs into a personal stage. Building upon Spotify’s Lyrics feature, it adds a unique twist to your listening experience. When the lyrics appear, simply hit the Sing button, select the sing along mode where you can adjust the vocals volume or turn them off altogether. Then, as the vocal track fades away, leaving you with just the instrumental backing, it’s time to step into the spotlight and belt out your favorite tunes like the superstar you are.

But the fun doesn’t stop there. At the end of your performance, Spotify provides a performance score, rating your singing accuracy on a scale from 0 to 100. This feature adds a competitive edge, encouraging you to improve your vocal skills and challenge friends to see who can hit the highest score.

Karaoke intro | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Karaoke Mode is currently in testing and is only available to select users and songs, so not all tracks are supported. The table below outlines these specific details.

Feature Details
Supported Spotify Account Available for both Free and Premium users.
Tracks/Songs Not all songs are available in Karaoke mode, only select ones.
Available Regions Limited to select regions, primarily English-speaking countries: United States, UK, Canada and Australia.
Compatible Devices Works on iOS, Android, and PC.
Part 2

How to Use Karaoke Mode on Spotify [iPhone/Android]

Let’s transform your smartphone, whether iPhone or Android, into your karaoke machine and belt out your favorite songs. Follow these steps:

Step 1. Launch the Spotify app (iPhone or Android). Search for your favorite tune you wish to sing along. When you find it, press the Play button.

press Play | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. Tap on the current playing song to go to its screen. Then, scroll down to find the lyrics preview and hold the microphone button Sing. On the sing-along menu, choose Off or adjust the vocals volume.

adjust volume | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Spotify will lower the volume of the song’s vocals, leaving only the instrumentals. You are all set; you can now sing along to your favorite tune.

Part 3

How to Use Karaoke Mode on Spotify [Windows/Mac]

Now that you’ve mastered turning your smartphone into a karaoke wonderland, let’s bring the magic to your PC or Mac. Follow these simple steps:

Step 1. Run the Spotify desktop app on your computer. Then, locate and play perfect song you want to sing along to.

run Spotify | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. As the track plays, tap on the microphone next to the player. Then, on the lyrics screen, press the Sing button. Adjust the vocals volume to your like them or tap Off to remove them altogether.

tap Off | Spotify Karaoke Mode

You’re ready to shine! Like on the mobile app, Spotify will lower the vocal track volume, leaving behind the instrumental.

Part 4

How to Use Spotify Karaoke Mode on TV

Did you know your TV, like a 4th-generation or later Apple TV, can double as a Spotify karaoke machine? You can turn your screen into a personal stage. Here are the steps to get started:

Step 1. Open the Spotify app on your Apple TV, browse and choose a track you would like to sing along to. Next, select the Play option.

choose a track | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. Choose the Lyrics icon, which displays the synced lyrics on the screen. Then, press the Sing option.

And that’s it, you can turn your Apple TV into a Karaoke party!

Part 5

Fixed: Spotify Karaoke Mode Not Working

Karaoke Mode not being supported in most regions or unavailable for most of the songs, is a significant challenge to karaoke’s worldwide. Other services, such as Kanto Karaoke, provide a more advanced sing-along feature, but how do you get your tracks there? Fortunately, there is a solution: Enter StreamFox for Music, which allows you to convert Spotify music to local MP3 files, so you can then import them into Kanto Karaoke in a breeze.

StreamFox for Music gives you access to convert any track from the entire Spotify library with exceptional audio quality preserved at 320kbps. You can convert and permanently keep not only specific songs, but entire albums, playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts. Supporting MP3, FLAC, WAV, and other popular formats, StreamFox ensures compatibility with diverse devices and karaoke players, such as Kanto Karaoke. 

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StreamFox for Music

  • For large Spotify playlists or multiple tracks, enjoy blazing-fast saving speeds of up to 10X.
  • Offer a 14-day free trial, enabling you to convert the first 3 minutes of any track to explore its features without subscription costs.
  • Retain the ID3 tags for all converted tracks, including the song titles, artist names, cover art, etc.
  • Save Spotify music offline without premium.

Convert Spotify Songs to MP3

Step 1. Download and install StreamFox for Music on your computer. Then, launch the app and click on Spotify on the main screen.

click Spotify | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. You will now navigate to the inbuilt Spotify web player. Just as you would in the Spotify app, tap on the Login button and enter your account’s email and password.

tap Login | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 3. Browse the Spotify music library. Then, when you find a song, album or playlist that picks your interest, press its banner, drag it to the + Button (Drag your songs here).

drag your songs here | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 4. A window displaying the chosen tracks will appear. Select a desired audio file format and click the Convert All button. 

Note: The converted music files will be stored in the Downloads folder by default.

StreamFox folder | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Import Spotify MP3s to Kanto Karaoke

Now that you have your favorite tracks saved on your PC, it’s time to import them into Kanto Karaoke to take advantage of its powerful features. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Press the Fast Search button at the top right of the application. Click Yes in the Everything pop-up.

click Yes | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. Type in the name of a song or artist you want to play. Then, Kanto will scan your hard drive for matching songs.

Note: Alternatively, click the PC File Explorer button. A file explorer window will open, allowing you to select a song directly from the hard disk or USB drive.

click PC File Explorer | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Use Kanto Karaoke for Imported Spotify Music

Now, it’s time to use Kanto Karaoke for singing and here’s how:

Step 1. Choose Microphone as the input device.

choose Microphone | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. When you double-click on a song, it will play, along with lyrics displayed on the screen.

display lyrics | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 3. Tap on the Record button to save your performance for your family and friends. Adjust the Audio Settings and Recording Settings to your liking.

adjust Recording Settings | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Part 6

Fixed: Spotify Karaoke Mode Disappeared

On some occasions, you might find that Spotify’s Sing button disappears suddenly. But don’t panic, maybe you just need an App update or reinstall and then you get your karaoke back on your feet. In this section, we explain to you how.

Fix 1: Update Spotify

Keeping your Spotify app up to date can resolve most issues. Here’s how to update it on your mobile device:

Step 1. Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Then, search for Spotify.

search for Spotify | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. If an update is available, you will see an Update button instead of Get or Open. Tap on it to begin the conversion.

tap Get | Spotify Karaoke Mode

After finishing, launch the Spotify app again and go to the song’s lyrics section to see if the issue is solved.

Fix 2: Reinstall Spotify

If updating does not work, try to reinstalling the app, which can fix glitches effectively and restore missing features, such as Karaoke Mode. Here’s how you can quickly reinstall Spotify on your phone:

Step 1. Uninstall the Spotify app by pressing and holding the app icon. Then select Uninstall (Android) or Delete App(iPhone).

click Delete App | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Then, search for Spotify. Hold the Install(Android) or Get(iPhone) button to begin downloading and installing the app again.

click Install | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Fix 3: Contact Spotify for Help

If the previous fixes don’t work, reaching out to Spotify’s support team can provide you with assistance to resolve the issue. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1. Click on your profile icon and choose Support. A browser window will appear with the Spotify help center.

choose Support | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen, tap on the Contact Spotify menu and click on the Message us link. Then, press the Start messaging button.

press Start messaging | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Step 3. Type in your message and provide detailed information about what exactly are you experiencing with Spotify Karaoke mode. A Spotify advisor will reach out to you.

Spotify advisor | Spotify Karaoke Mode

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve explored how to use Spotify Karaoke Mode on various devices and troubleshoot common issues along the way. You are now all set to have fun alone or with friends using your smartphone, desktop computer or even your TV. Furthermore, to make the most of your music collection, we introduced StreamFox for Music, the all-in-one music converter, which you can use to save unlimited tracks from Spotify locally and then import them into other apps that offer more advanced karaoke features. Now, grab that mic and get ready to perform!

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