resume_player
Resume Spotify playback from where it was paused, maintaining queue order, shuffle settings, and volume levels. Restore music seamlessly across devices or after interruptions with active user session requirements.
Instructions
Resume paused playback or continue playing from where the user left off.
🎯 USE CASES: • Resume music after phone calls or interruptions • Continue playback when returning to apps or devices • Implement "play/pause" toggle functionality • Resume listening after switching between devices • Restore playback state in smart home automations
📝 WHAT IT RETURNS: • Confirmation of resumed playback • Current track and position information • Updated playback state showing active play • Device information where playback resumed • Remaining track duration and queue preview
🔍 EXAMPLES: • "Resume my music where I left off" • "Continue playing on my phone" • "Resume the playlist I was listening to" • "Start playing again on my smart speaker"
💡 SMART RESUME: • Picks up exactly where playback was paused • Maintains queue order and shuffle settings • Preserves repeat mode and volume level • Can resume on the same or different device
⚠️ REQUIREMENTS: • Valid Spotify access token with user-modify-playback-state scope • Previous playback session must exist to resume • Target device must be available and active
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| contextUri | No | ||
| deviceId | No | Spotify device ID (optional, uses active device if not specified) | |
| token | Yes | Spotify access token for authentication | |
| trackUris | No |