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Spotify Rolls Out Global Controls to Turn Off All Video

The change gives users a simple way to keep listening audio‑only across devices.

Overview

  • Spotify, which announced the change Thursday, began a global rollout of three video toggles that switch videos to audio‑only.
  • The switches cover Canvas loops, full music videos, and an “all other videos” option for video podcasts and vertical or creator clips.
  • Preferences set under Settings > Content and display carry over to mobile, desktop, web, and TV apps.
  • Family Plan managers can set video on or off for any member from subscription settings, expanding a tool once limited to under‑13 managed accounts.
  • The update is rolling out worldwide throughout April, and it does not block video ads or Canvas‑style visuals that appear in some ads.