How to Listen to LoFi Music on Loofi

Updated

Open loofi.netlify.app in a browser with JavaScript enabled, and the site streams LoFi music directly — no account or sign-up step is described. If you'd rather not keep a browser tab open, Loofi also ships as a desktop app, which is the better fit for background listening while you work.

Listening in the browser

  1. Open a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
  2. Go to https://loofi.netlify.app.
  3. Confirm JavaScript is enabled for the site.
  4. Wait for the player to load, then start playback.

Expected result: the streaming player appears and audio begins once you start it.

Common snag: if you see a message like "JavaScript Required — We're sorry, but Loofi doesn't work appropriately without JavaScript enabled," the page loaded but the player can't run. Fix it by:

  • Allowing JavaScript for netlify.app in your browser's site settings (extensions such as NoScript or uBlock in hard-block mode can also cause this).
  • Reloading the page after changing the setting.
  • Trying a different browser if the block persists.

Using the desktop app instead

The desktop version is the better choice when you want LoFi playing independently of your browser — for example, while you're in a full-screen editor, on a call, or working across many tabs and don't want the music tied to one of them.

Situation Browser version Desktop app
Quick listen, nothing to install Yes —
Music while working in other apps Workable, but tied to a tab Yes
Avoiding browser tab clutter — Yes
Needs JavaScript enabled Yes Not applicable in the same way

What to expect

  • Cost: the site is described as open-source LoFi streaming; no pricing page or payment links are listed, so nothing here confirms a paid tier — but absence of pricing signals isn't proof it's free forever, so treat cost as unconfirmed.
  • Account: no registration or login step is described. If a prompt appears, it isn't part of the documented flow.
  • Platforms: web and desktop are both named. Mobile browser use isn't specifically documented.

Quick troubleshooting

  • Blank page or no player: JavaScript is the first thing to check.
  • Audio won't start: browsers often block autoplay — press play manually.
  • Nothing loads at all: check your connection and whether netlify.app is reachable on your network.