Spotify: Music & Podcasts

Music and podcasts for the TV

Spotify: Music & Podcasts brings Spotify’s catalogue of music and podcasts to Android TV. It suits people who want background listening, a shared home audio app, or a larger screen for browsing albums, playlists and spoken-word shows. The interface is designed for remote control use, with large artwork and readable navigation that works from across the room.

Useful beyond basic playback

You can move listening between devices with Spotify Connect, using a phone as a more convenient controller while the TV handles playback. On supported content and devices, the app also presents lyrics and video podcasts, giving the television a role beyond displaying album art. These additions are useful when listening is part of a social setting rather than a solo activity.

• Music and podcasts in one app: switch between recorded music and spoken-word programming without changing services.
• Shared listening: collaborative playback options can make it easier for a group to contribute to a queue.
• TV-friendly layout: prominent artwork and simple navigation are better suited to a living-room screen than a phone-only design.
• Remote control from another device: Spotify Connect reduces the need to search with a television remote.

Worth knowing

Some functions depend on your account, region, device and the content being played. Free listening may include advertising, which is more noticeable through a television or home audio setup. Video and voice-related features are not universal, so the exact experience can vary.

At a glance

Published by Spotify AB, the app sits in Music & Audio and has 100,000,000+ installs. Its rating is 3.87/5 from 34,555 ratings. It is a sensible pick for Android TV users who already use Spotify and want the same service available in the living room.