6 new ways to stream Spotify on a smart device have been published in a new blog by the streamer as part of its Ubiquity strategy. The idea is that you should be able to tune in to Spotify wherever, whenever, using whatever. With the ever increasing use of smart devices such as smart watches and smart speakers, the aim is to provide access to all of your favourite audio content on all of these devices.
Sten Garmark, VP of Product, said, “The end state here is to ensure that Spotify aligns more deeply with the multiple devices in your life so that you won’t need to find the songs or podcasts to suit the moment – they will find you.”
6 new ways to stream Spotify on a smart device
Siri on Apple iOS devices
“Hey Siri, Play Spotify”
Spotify is now integrated into Siri on Apple iOS devices. This will let you control Spotify and play music, podcasts, and playlists using the power of your voice. To listen to a playlist or a podcast at work, home, on the commute, while exercising, or doing chores, just say “Hey Siri, play…” to hear the audio you want. You will need to ensure you have iOS 13 on your iPhone and you will need to end each phrase with “on Spotify.” The Siri integration is also available on Spotify’s new and improved app for iPad.
Spotify on Apple TV
The new Spotify app for Apple TV will let you access Spotify’s 50 million tracks directly from your TV. This long-requested feature follows on from Spotify’s other apps on TV platforms including Android TV, Samsung Tizen, Amazon Fire TV and Roku.
Samsung Galaxy Fold
In August 2018, Spotify and Samsung announced that Spotify was Samsung’s go-to audio provider. Now Samsung users can enjoy Spotify on Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold, a first-of-its-kind mobile device with a uniquely integrated foldable app experience.
Google Nest Home Max
Google Nest’s newest smart home device with the Google Assistant, the Next Hub Max, includes a multifunctional display. Whether you’re using it as a kitchen TV, smart home controller, or audio speaker the Nest Hub Max combines entertainment with information gathering.
Sonos Speakers: Sonos Move and Sonos One SL
Sonos recently launched two new speakers: the Sonos Move, a battery-powered smart speaker for outdoor and indoor listening, and the Sonos One SL, a microphone-free speaker for music and more. These along with the entire Sonos system support Spotify Connect, which allows you to use the Spotify app to control what’s playing on your Sonos speakers throughout your home.
Smartwatches: Michael Kors, Diesel, and Armani
The newest Michael Kors Access smartwatches come with Spotify preinstalled, and Diesel and Emporio Armani also recently announced new Wear OS smartwatches with the app preinstalled as well.
Further information on smart assistants that integrate with Spotify go to Spotify Everywhere here.
