Spotify has redesigned its app for Apple TV, introducing a sleeker visual interface and new features including music videos, podcasts, lyrics display, AI DJ, and enhanced playback controls to improve usability on the platform.
The redesign emphasizes a more intuitive and user-friendly layout, aligning the Apple TV version with Spotify’s experience on other devices such as smartphones and computers. This update transforms the app’s homescreen into a visually appealing hub where users can navigate content more easily, reducing the steps required to access music, videos, and other media directly from the main interface.
One key addition is support for music videos, allowing users to search for and stream these directly within the app. This feature expands the multimedia offerings, enabling viewers to enjoy full-length videos on their television screens without switching to another service or device.
Podcasts receive seamless integration as well, with dedicated access points on the homescreen. Users can now discover, subscribe to, and play episodes effortlessly, integrating audio content alongside music in a unified library that caters to diverse listening preferences during home entertainment sessions.
Lyrics display functionality brings real-time text overlays for songs, helping users follow along with vocals and choruses. This tool, now available on Apple TV, mirrors capabilities on mobile apps and supports karaoke-like interactions or simple sing-alongs in group settings.
The AI DJ feature employs artificial intelligence to curate personalized playlists and recommendations based on listening history. Previously introduced on platforms like the Fire TV Stick, it now extends to Apple TV, delivering a radio-style experience with voice announcements and tailored track selections to maintain engagement over extended viewing periods.
Enhanced playback controls include queue management options, where users can add, reorder, or remove tracks from upcoming lists via the remote or connected devices. Video playback speed adjustments allow customization for faster previews or slower detailed viewing, accommodating different user needs during sessions.
Integration with iPhones enables remote control of the Apple TV app, permitting adjustments to volume, skipping tracks, or pausing playback from a handheld device while watching on the larger screen. The app also supports standard Apple TV remote navigation, ensuring smooth operation without additional hardware.
This rollout occurs amid competition among streaming services to expand in non-mobile spaces like living rooms and shared entertainment areas. By positioning Apple TV as a central hub, Spotify aims to foster longer sessions and habitual use within households.
