Facebook pauses Spotify because Facebook is set to autoplay videos, which causes background apps like Spotify to mute or pause so that Facebook's in-app sounds take priority. This happens when Facebook plays videos automatically as you scroll, or due to app glitches when opening or closing the Facebook app. The issue is particularly noted on iOS devices. Users have reported that turning off autoplay videos in Facebook settings or updating/reinstalling the Facebook app can help fix the problem. Some also notice Spotify pauses when closing the Facebook app due to a bug in Facebook that recent updates have addressed.
Why Facebook Pauses Spotify
- Facebook’s autoplay videos force other apps’ audio to pause or mute.
- This can happen when opening, using, or closing the Facebook app.
- It is mostly related to Facebook app behavior on iOS but can affect Android users too.
How to Fix or Mitigate It
- Turn off video autoplay in Facebook settings (Mobile: Settings & Privacy > Settings > Media > Autoplay Videos > Never Autoplay).
- Disable in-app sounds in the Facebook app.
- Update both Facebook and Spotify apps to the newest versions.
- Reinstall the Facebook app if the problem persists.
- Avoid force closing the Facebook app from the app switcher as it may cause Spotify to pause.
These measures usually stop Facebook from interrupting Spotify playback so music can continue uninterrupted while browsing Facebook.
