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Control Spotify with an IKEA Remote via MQTT

Automate your Spotify playback using a physical IKEA smart remote. This n8n workflow listens for MQTT messages to control volume, play/pause, skip tracks, and trigger custom playlists.

Overview

Remotely control Spotify playback and trigger complex actions using a physical IoT button, like an IKEA remote, connected via MQTT.

🧠 Description & Use Case

This workflow transforms a physical IoT button, such as an IKEA 5-button remote, into a versatile and powerful Spotify controller. By listening to MQTT messages sent from the remote, it can manage playback, adjust volume, and even execute multi-step custom actions.

🔄 How It Works:

  1. Trigger on Button Press

    • The MQTT Trigger node listens for actions from a Zigbee-enabled remote (e.g., an IKEA smart switch) that is connected via a service like Zigbee2MQTT.

  2. Set Global Variables

    • A Set node (Globals) configures key parameters like the name of the target Spotify playback device (e.g., "My Smart-Speaker Playback Device") and a favorite playlist name. This makes the workflow easy to customize.

  3. Initial Action Routing

    • A Switch node (Remote Action -> Function Router) reads the incoming MQTT message (e.g., arrow_left_click, toggle) and directs the workflow.
    • Simple actions like Next and Previous track are executed immediately for a fast response.

  4. Device Check & Activation

    • For more complex actions (volume, play/pause, custom functions), the workflow first ensures music is playing on the correct device.
    • It calls the Spotify API to get the current device status. An If node checks if the active device matches the target device set in the Globals.
    • If not, it fetches a list of available devices, finds the correct one by name, and activates it.

  5. Execute Playback Command

    • Once the correct device is active, a second Switch node (Route to Requested Function) executes the specific command from the button press:
      • Volume Up/Down: Uses HTTP Request nodes to increase or decrease the volume by 5%.
      • Play/Pause: An If node checks the current playback state and toggles between Pause and Resume.
      • Custom Functions: The "hold" actions on the remote trigger unique, multi-step macros:
        • Custom Function 1: Sets a specific volume, adds a predefined track to the queue, and skips to it.
        • Custom Function 2: Finds a user-defined favorite playlist (e.g., "Discover Weekly") and starts playback.

✅ Real-World Use Cases:

  • Tactile Music Control: Add physical, guest-friendly controls for your Spotify music anywhere in your home, without needing a phone or computer.
  • Smart Home Integration: Seamlessly integrate Spotify into your smart home ecosystem, using one remote to control music, lights, and more.
  • Custom Music Macros: Create powerful one-press shortcuts. For example, a long press could trigger your "Workout" playlist and set the volume to 70%.
  • Party Mode Starter: Dedicate a button to instantly start a specific party playlist on a designated group of speakers.

Instructions

Basic steps

  1. Download workflow JSON
  2. Import into n8n
  3. Configure node parameters as needed
  4. Test and enable the workflow

💡 Tips

After importing, verify all connectors and credentials match your environment.

Preview

Workflow Visualization

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Spotify NextspotifySpotify ResumespotifySpotify PausespotifySticky NotestickyNoteSpotify API - Volume up 5pcthttpRequestSpotify API - Volume down 5pcthttpRequestSticky Note8stickyNoteSpotify API - Get Available DeviceshttpRequestExtract Individual DevicessplitOutSelect Device by Name to get device_idfilterCustom Function 1 - P1httpRequestCustom Function 2 - P2spotifyCustom Function 1 - P3spotifySpotify API - Activate Target Playback DevicehttpRequestRoute to Requested FunctionswitchCustom Function 2 - P1spotifyFilterfilterGlobalssetCustom Function 2 - P3spotifyOops. How was this reached?noOpSpotify API - Get Device StatushttpRequestAlready playing on Target Device?ifIs Playing?ifSpotify PrevspotifyMQTT Trigger - Remote SwitchmqttTriggerRemote Action -> Function Routerswitch

Nodes

1

Spotify Next

spotify

v1
2

Spotify Resume

spotify

v1
3

Spotify Pause

spotify

v1
4

Sticky Note

stickyNote

v1
5

Spotify API - Volume up 5pct

httpRequest

v4.1
6

Spotify API - Volume down 5pct

httpRequest

v4.1
7

Sticky Note8

stickyNote

v1
8

Spotify API - Get Available Devices

httpRequest

v4.1
9

Extract Individual Devices

splitOut

v1
10

Select Device by Name to get device_id

filter

v2
11

Custom Function 1 - P1

httpRequest

v4.1
12

Custom Function 2 - P2

spotify

v1
13

Custom Function 1 - P3

spotify

v1
14

Spotify API - Activate Target Playback Device

httpRequest

v4.1
15

Route to Requested Function

switch

v3
16

Custom Function 2 - P1

spotify

v1
17

Filter

filter

v2
18

Globals

set

v3.4
19

Custom Function 2 - P3

spotify

v1
20

Oops. How was this reached?

noOp

v1
21

Spotify API - Get Device Status

httpRequest

v4.1
22

Already playing on Target Device?

if

v2
23

Is Playing?

if

v2
24

Spotify Prev

spotify

v1
25

MQTT Trigger - Remote Switch

mqttTrigger

v1
26

Remote Action -> Function Router

switch

v2

Statistics

Total nodes:26
Disabled nodes:0
Node types:10
Connections:15
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              "leftValue": "={{ $('Spotify API - Get Device Status').first().json.device.name }}",
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        "options": {},
        "conditions": {
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            "leftValue": "",
            "caseSensitive": true,
            "typeValidation": "strict"
          },
          "combinator": "and",
          "conditions": [
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              "operator": {
                "type": "boolean",
                "operation": "true",
                "singleValue": true
              },
              "leftValue": "={{ $('Spotify API - Get Device Status').first().json.is_playing && !$('Spotify API - Activate Target Playback Device').isExecuted }}",
              "rightValue": ""
            }
          ]
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 2
    },
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      "position": [
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        -200
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "operation": "previousSong"
      },
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        }
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      "typeVersion": 1
    },
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      "position": [
        -280,
        160
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "topics": "zigbee2mqtt/MyIOTButton1234/action",
        "options": {
          "jsonParseBody": true
        }
      },
      "credentials": {
        "mqtt": {
          "id": "65ppR4lt7hVNzfVG",
          "name": "MQTT account"
        }
      },
      "typeVersion": 1
    },
    {
      "id": "0c1bd86f-49f7-4505-9c8a-047dcb10a1bd",
      "name": "Remote Action -> Function Router",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.switch",
      "position": [
        100,
        140
      ],
      "parameters": {
        "rules": {
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            {
              "value2": "arrow_left_click",
              "outputKey": "left"
            },
            {
              "value2": "arrow_right_click",
              "outputKey": "right"
            },
            {
              "value2": "brightness_up_click",
              "outputKey": "up"
            },
            {
              "value2": "brightness_down_click",
              "outputKey": "down"
            },
            {
              "value2": "toggle",
              "outputKey": "on_off"
            },
            {
              "value2": "brightness_up_hold",
              "outputKey": "custom_function_1"
            },
            {
              "value2": "brightness_down_hold",
              "outputKey": "custom_function_2"
            }
          ]
        },
        "value1": "={{ $('MQTT Trigger - Ikea Remote Switch').first().json.message }}",
        "dataType": "string"
      },
      "typeVersion": 2
    }
  ],
  "connections": {
    "Filter": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Custom Function 2 - P3",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Globals": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Remote Action -> Function Router",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Is Playing?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify Pause",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify Resume",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Custom Function 1 - P1": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Custom Function 2 - P2",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Custom Function 2 - P1": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Filter",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Custom Function 2 - P2": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Custom Function 1 - P3",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Extract Individual Devices": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Select Device by Name to get device_id",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Route to Requested Function": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Volume up 5pct",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Volume down 5pct",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Is Playing?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Custom Function 1 - P1",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Custom Function 2 - P1",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Oops. How was this reached?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Spotify API - Get Device Status": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Already playing on Target Device?",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Remote Action -> Function Router": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify Prev",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify Next",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Device Status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Device Status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Device Status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Device Status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Device Status",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Already playing on Target Device?": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Route to Requested Function",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ],
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Get Available Devices",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "MQTT Trigger - Ikea Remote Switch": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Globals",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Spotify API - Get Available Devices": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Extract Individual Devices",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Select Device by Name to get device_id": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Spotify API - Activate Target Playback Device",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    },
    "Spotify API - Activate Target Playback Device": {
      "main": [
        [
          {
            "node": "Route to Requested Function",
            "type": "main",
            "index": 0
          }
        ]
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Tags:
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Technical Specs

Complexity:
Expert
Node Count:
26 nodes
Published:11 months ago
Updated:4 days ago

Compatibility

Platform:
N8N Cloud & Self-hosted
Min Version:
N8N v1.0.0+
Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment

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