In both iOS and Android, tap and hold the Home screen.
The iOS instructions also translate to iPadOS.
How Do I Add a Spotify Widget to an iPhone or iPad?

you’re able to add Spotify to your iPhone or iPad home screen with the Spotify widget.
To use this widget, you first need to get Spotify on your iPhone.
After youve installed and set up Spotify, you’re able to add it to your home screen.

Scroll down and tapSpotify.
The widgets menu automatically populates with a list of popular widgets at the top.
Swipe left and right to find the widget style you want.

TapAdd Widgetwhen youve found the style you want.
Hold and drag theSpotify widgetto the location you want.
When the widget is positioned the way you like it, tap a blank spot on your home screen.

To use the widget, tap it.
Select asong,playlist, orpodcast.
Your selection will appear in the widget.

you might tap the widget at any time to bring up the full Spotify app.
How Do I Add a Spotify Widget to an Android Phone?
Tap one of theSpotify widgets.

This menu lists every available widget, so you will probably have to scroll down to find Spotify.
Place the Spotify widget wherever you want it.
Press and slide the dots on the widget to resize it.

Tap theSpotify widgetto use it.
Play a song or playlist, and return to your home screen.
you might control playback using theback,pause/play, andforwardbuttons right from your home screen.

How Do I Remove the Spotify Widget From iPhone or iPad?
How Do I Remove the Spotify Widget From Android?
Release the widget, and it will be removed.

If you removed the widget accidentally, quickly tapUndobefore the prompt goes away.
A widget is like a mini-app or an extension of an app that runs directly on your home screen.
Swipe down the widget list, tapPhotos, choose a size, and tapAdd Widget.
To make a countdown widget, you’ll need todownload a countdown app like Countdown Widget Maker for iOS.
Prep and configure your widget in the app and then save it.
Find the widget you just made and tapAdd Widget.