Spotify levels up in the living room with a new Apple TV app
Packed with new features, Spotify is bringing a redesigned Apple TV app for an elevated home listening and watching experience.
Spotify is expanding its reach into the living room with the launch of a new Apple TV app. Available now via the App Store on Apple TV, the update promises a faster, smarter, and more visually engaging experience for listeners and viewers alike.
Note: For those with automatic updates enabled, expect to see the new app automatically by mid-November as it continues to roll out across Apple TV devices.
A fresh look and smarter features
Spotify notes that the app’s redesign was driven by user feedback, aiming to make the Spotify experience feel more dynamic and intuitive on the big screen.
The overhaul introduces a slicker layout optimized for tvOS and a range of quality-of-life upgrades to improve how users browse, queue, and enjoy content. Here are the standout new features:
- A reimagined design built specifically for the tvOS screen
- Spotify DJ recommendations
- Smarter queue management
- Seamless playback across music videos and podcasts, with adjustable playback speed
- Remote control via Spotify Connect
- Enjoy lyrics on-screen so you can sing along with ease
Together, these changes make Spotify feel much more at home on TV, whether you’re setting the vibe for a party, catching up on podcasts, or watching music videos.
Spotify’s battle for the living room
Spotify adds that this update reflects its commitment to “delivering an intuitive and dynamic experience on Spotify, no matter where you’re listening or watching.” Right now, it seems like Spotify wants to become more competitive for listeners in the living room.
YouTube has already made major inroads here. This year, the platform revealed that more people now watch YouTube on their TVs than on any other device, with 400 million hours of podcasts consumed on living room screens in 2024. That signals a huge shift in how audiences consume content, and Spotify clearly wants a piece of that action.
Spotify recently confirmed a partnership to bring video podcasts to Netflix. Now, with a polished and more immersive Apple TV app, Spotify is taking another step toward expanding its presence in the living room.
A shift in consumption habits?
As home entertainment continues to blend music, video, and podcasts into one seamless experience, Spotify’s refreshed Apple TV app feels like a smart and timely move. But, it could also be a sign that even music streaming is taking place far beyond just your phone.