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How to Embed Spotify in Notion (The Right Way)

May 8, 2026

You can embed Spotify in Notion using the built-in /embed block. Paste any Spotify track, album, playlist, or podcast URL and Notion renders a playable player inline. No extensions, no third-party tools. It takes under two minutes and works on desktop and web. The one catch: the mobile Notion app does not render the Spotify embed, so listeners on iPhone or Android will see a broken block.

Key Takeaways

  • Notion's native /embed block supports Spotify links directly — no workarounds needed on desktop.
  • Works with tracks, albums, playlists, podcasts, and artist pages.
  • Mobile Notion does not render Spotify embeds — desktop or web only.
  • For a full focus workspace, pair your Spotify embed with a Pomodoro timer or habit tracker embedded on the same page.

How to Embed Spotify in Notion: Step by Step

Step 1 — Copy the Spotify link

Open Spotify (desktop app, web player, or mobile). Navigate to the track, playlist, album, or podcast you want to embed. Click the three-dot menu and select Share > Copy link to [item]. The URL will look like https://open.spotify.com/playlist/....

Step 2 — Open your Notion page

Go to the Notion page where you want the player to appear. Click into an empty block or press / to open the command menu.

Step 3 — Insert an Embed block

Type /embed and select the Embed option from the menu. A dialog box will appear asking for a URL.

Step 4 — Paste the Spotify URL

Paste your Spotify link into the URL field and click Embed link. Notion will render the Spotify player inline. You can resize it by dragging the edges.

Step 5 — Resize and position

Drag the bottom edge of the embed block to adjust its height. For a compact player showing just album art and controls, a height of around 80-100px works well. For a full playlist view, go larger (300-400px). You can also place the embed in a two-column layout alongside notes or other content.

What You Can Embed from Spotify

Content TypeEmbeds in Notion?Notes
TrackYesShows album art, playback controls
PlaylistYesFull track list visible
AlbumYesTrack listing with play button
Podcast episodeYesEpisode art and controls
Artist pageYesTop tracks shown

Known Limitations

  • Mobile app: The Notion mobile app does not render iframe embeds, including Spotify. You will see a placeholder instead of the player.
  • Free Spotify accounts: The embedded player requires listeners to have a Spotify account. Free tier users may be prompted to log in.
  • No autoplay: The embed does not autoplay. Listeners need to press play manually each session.
  • Playback requires Spotify open: On some browsers, Spotify embeds defer playback to the Spotify app or web player rather than playing fully in-page.

Build a Focus Workspace Around Your Spotify Embed

A Spotify embed is a great anchor for a focus or deep-work page in Notion. The limitation is that Notion itself doesn't give you productivity tools to go alongside it. That's where Blocs comes in.

Blocs offers embeddable productivity widgets that live directly inside Notion, using the same /embed method. You can place a Pomodoro timer next to your playlist, a habit tracker beneath your daily notes, or a progress bar tracking your weekly goals — all on the same Notion page, no app-switching required.

To add a Blocs widget to your Notion page, use the same steps above but paste a Blocs widget URL instead of a Spotify link. For example:

  • Pomodoro Timer: https://blocs.me/pomodoro
  • Water Tracker: https://blocs.me/water-tracker
  • Habit Tracker: https://blocs.me/habit-tracker

The Pomodoro Timer, Water Tracker, and Habit Tracker are free with no sign-up. If you want the full suite including a Countdown Timer, Progress Bar, and calendar widget, Blocs Pro is a one-time $17 payment — not a subscription.

Sample Focus Page Layout in Notion

Here's how you might structure a deep-work page combining Spotify with Blocs widgets:

  • Column 1: Spotify playlist embed (your focus music)
  • Column 2: Blocs Pomodoro Timer embed
  • Below: Today's tasks as a Notion checklist
  • Below: Blocs Habit Tracker for your daily rituals

All of this lives on a single Notion page. You open it, press play on Spotify, start the Pomodoro, and work — no other tabs or apps needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you embed Spotify in Notion for free?

Yes. Notion's embed block is available on all plans, including the free tier. You just need a Spotify link — no extensions or paid tools required.

Why is my Spotify embed not working in Notion?

The most common reason is using the Notion mobile app, which does not render iframe embeds. Try opening the page in a desktop browser. Also make sure you're using a direct open.spotify.com share link, not a shortened URL.

Does the Spotify embed work on Notion mobile?

No. Notion's mobile apps (iOS and Android) do not support iframe embeds. The Spotify player will not render. Use the desktop app or web browser instead.

Can I embed a Spotify playlist in Notion?

Yes. Copy the playlist's share link from Spotify, then use the /embed block in Notion and paste the URL. The full playlist with track list will appear inline.

What other widgets can I embed in Notion?

Anything with a public URL that allows iframe embedding will work in Notion's embed block. Productivity widgets like Pomodoro timers, habit trackers, and progress bars from Blocs are designed specifically for this. YouTube videos, Google Maps, Figma files, and Loom recordings also embed well.

Is there a widget for focus music or ambient sound in Notion?

Blocs doesn't currently offer a music or ambient sound widget, but it's something the team is exploring. In the meantime, a Spotify embed paired with a focus widget like the Pomodoro timer is the best setup available directly in Notion.

Try it yourself: open a Notion page, type /embed, paste your Spotify focus playlist, then add a free Pomodoro timer from Blocs right below it. Your entire focus setup, one page.