Spotify now playing overlay for OBS
Show the title, artist and cover of the current track. Twools Buddy connects Spotify on your Windows PC to your overlay.
All layouts
Select a layout to enlarge it.
Colours, fonts and dimensions are set in the editor.
Features
- Title, artist, album and cover updated on every track change
- Six layouts, including a spinning vinyl and a scrolling line
- Progress bar when the player provides the position
- Pairing with a single-use code, with no third-party account
- Text of your choice when nothing is playing
Add the Now playing widget to OBS
- Open the Twools editor and add the Now playing widget to your overlay.
- Install Twools Buddy on your Windows PC, generate a code in the editor and paste it into Buddy.
- Click "Overlay link", copy your link and paste it into an OBS Browser Source.
Now playing: frequently asked questions
How do I show my Spotify music on OBS?
Install Twools Buddy on your Windows PC, add the Now playing widget to your overlay, generate a code in the editor and paste it into Buddy. Pick Spotify in the player list: the track shows on your overlay.
Which music players are compatible?
Twools Buddy reads the players that publish their track to Windows. Spotify has been tested. For other players, the title, cover and progress depend on what each one publishes.
Does Twools Buddy work on Mac?
No. Twools Buddy is an app for Windows 10 and 11. There is no macOS or Linux version yet.
Do I need to keep Twools Buddy open during the stream?
Yes. Buddy must run on the PC playing the music. Closing its window sends it to the notification area, where it keeps working.