Spotify Adds Video Podcasts & Music Videos to Apple TV
▼ Summary
– Spotify has launched a completely redesigned Apple TV app with a faster, smarter, and more visual experience, including video podcasts and music videos.
– The updated app is now available for all users via the App Store, with automatic updates expected by mid-November, addressing previous user complaints about navigation and missing features.
– Music videos are accessible in 97 markets globally for Premium subscribers using a “switch to video” prompt, though not yet available in the US or Canada.
– Video podcasts in the app allow playback speed adjustment, following Spotify’s partnership with Netflix and The Ringer to bring video podcast series to the US starting in 2026.
– New features include mobile app integrations like queue management, song lyrics, Spotify DJ AI recommendations, and Spotify Connect for controlling playback from smartphones or tablets.
A major redesign of the Spotify app for Apple TV is now available, delivering a faster and more visually engaging experience for users. This rebuilt version introduces several long-awaited features, most notably the ability to stream video podcasts and music videos directly on the television. While the music video feature is not yet accessible in the United States or Canada, it has launched in 97 other international markets, offering a curated selection for Premium subscribers.
Some individuals have enjoyed early access to the updated application over the past few days. Now, the new version is officially rolling out to all users via the Apple App Store. For those with automatic updates enabled, the refreshed experience should be fully installed by the middle of November. This update is a direct response to feedback from the Apple TV community, where users had frequently expressed frustration with the app’s sluggish navigation and the absence of features already present on other platforms like Google TV.
When a song you are playing has an accompanying music video available, a “switch to video” prompt will appear on screen, making it simple to transition from audio to a visual format. The implementation for video podcasts functions in a similar, intuitive way. Listeners can also adjust the playback speed for these video podcasts to suit their preference. This development follows a recent announcement of a partnership between Spotify’s podcast studio, Netflix, and The Ringer. This collaboration will bring 16 video podcast series, including popular shows like The Bill Simmons Podcast and content centered on the NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football, and F1, to the video streaming platform in the U.S. starting in 2026.
Beyond the headline video additions, the revamped app incorporates popular features from the mobile version. Users now have access to queue management, seamless playback between songs, and real-time song lyrics, which can turn any TV into an impromptu karaoke machine. The AI-powered Spotify DJ is also included, providing personalized music recommendations. Furthermore, Spotify Connect allows for convenient playback control, enabling you to use your smartphone or tablet as a remote for the Apple TV app.
(Source: The Verge)
