Spotify Adds Option to Disable All Videos
▼ Summary
– Spotify is introducing new controls to disable all video playback within its app for both music and podcasts.
– These settings are available globally across all platforms and devices.
– Family Plan managers can use these controls to restrict video content for all members on the subscription.
– The controls are located in the “Content and display” settings on mobile and the “Display” section on desktop.
– They include a new toggle to disable music videos, joining the existing option to turn off Canvas clips.
In a move giving users greater control over their listening experience, Spotify is introducing a global setting to disable all video content within its application. This feature, applicable to both music and podcasts, is designed for users who prefer a purely audio interface. The controls are now rolling out across all platforms and devices. Notably, managers of Family Plan subscriptions can apply this video restriction to every member on the account, centralizing content preferences for the entire household.
While the update may take time to appear on all accounts, users will find the new toggles within their settings. On mobile devices, the options are located under the “Content and display” menu, while desktop users will find them in the “Display” section. The platform already offered a setting to turn off Canvas, the short, looping background videos that have been a feature since 2019. This is now joined by a separate, comprehensive toggle to block access to full music videos and video podcasts. This granular control allows listeners to customize their app environment, choosing between a video-inclusive experience or a streamlined, audio-only feed. The change reflects a response to user feedback for more definitive control over autoplaying and data-consuming visual elements.
(Source: The Verge)
