resume_player
Resume Spotify playback exactly where it paused, on the same or a different device, maintaining queue order, shuffle, repeat, and volume settings. Requires a valid Spotify access token and an existing playback session.
Instructions
Resume paused playback or continue playing from where the user left off.
šÆ USE CASES: ā¢ Resume music after phone calls or interruptions ā¢ Continue playback when returning to apps or devices ā¢ Implement "play/pause" toggle functionality ā¢ Resume listening after switching between devices ā¢ Restore playback state in smart home automations
š WHAT IT RETURNS: ā¢ Confirmation of resumed playback ā¢ Current track and position information ā¢ Updated playback state showing active play ā¢ Device information where playback resumed ā¢ Remaining track duration and queue preview
š EXAMPLES: ā¢ "Resume my music where I left off" ā¢ "Continue playing on my phone" ā¢ "Resume the playlist I was listening to" ā¢ "Start playing again on my smart speaker"
š” SMART RESUME: ā¢ Picks up exactly where playback was paused ā¢ Maintains queue order and shuffle settings ā¢ Preserves repeat mode and volume level ā¢ Can resume on the same or different device
ā ļø REQUIREMENTS: ā¢ Valid Spotify access token with user-modify-playback-state scope ā¢ Previous playback session must exist to resume ā¢ 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 |