Spotify adds remote downloads and smarter device management
A Spotify update makes it easier than ever to manage your music downloads across all your devices.
Spotify’s latest update for device management
Spotify is introducing a new update designed to make managing downloads across devices way easier, according to 9to5Google. The platform is rolling out two new features: remote downloads and improved device management tools.
Since this feature includes offline downloads, it is of course exclusive to Spotify Premium users.
Download playlists to your devices from anywhere
Gone are the days of having to physically be using your device to start a download. With this new update, Premium users can now initiate downloads on their laptop, tablet, or smartwatch- straight from their phone. This spans downloads across playlists, podcasts, and more.
Already available for Apple Watch, this remote download functionality is now expanding to include desktop, tablet, and Wear OS smart watches like the Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch. Even if you’re in a completely different location such as the gym or in a completely different city, you can still start the download.
Smarter download management across devices
Spotify is also making it easier to keep track of where your music is downloaded. A new “Manage Downloads” is available when accessing a playlist, letting users see a list of all devices with downloaded content. This is especially helpful for those nearing Spotify’s five-device download limit.
Not only can you view what’s downloaded where, but you can also remove downloads remotely. No need to dig through each device manually.
Both features make it easier for Premium subscribers to manage their downloads across their devices- enhancing the streaming experience to be more flexible and user-friendly.
The features are rolling out globally and should be available to all users “in the coming weeks”.