Spotify update adds Siri support on iOS 13
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Spotify quietly released a new update for its iOS app which brings important improvements and new features. The most important is Siri support on iOS 13, which means that you’ll be able to control your Spotify app on iPhone, iPad, Carplay, Airpods, and HomePode via Airplay.
After applying the latest update, simply say “Play [artist] on Spotify” and your iOS 13-powered device should do the rest. Be sure to mention Spotify though, otherwise, Siri will start Apple Music by default.
Another important new addition is Apple TV support, which means that you can now download the app via the tvOS App Store or enable “automatically install apps” in tvOS settings to install it.
Last but not least, Spotify has introduced low data mode on iOS 13. Basically, this means that the app will now turn on Data Saver when your iOS device’s Low Data Mode is turned on.
All the improvements added in the update should work with all the devices running iOS 13, but 9to5mac discovered that the HomePod does not recognize Siri song requests yet. The issue might be addressed in a future iOS update, so you might want to try again after iOS 13.2 gets released.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Apple devices can now be controlled via Siri for Spotify after the update?
Which Apple devices can now be controlled via Siri for Spotify after the update?
The update enables Siri control for Spotify on iPhone, iPad, CarPlay, AirPods, and HomePod via AirPlay. However, 9to5mac found that the HomePod does not yet recognise Siri song requests.
Q.What specifically needs to be said when asking Siri to play music using Spotify?
What specifically needs to be said when asking Siri to play music using Spotify?
Users must specify 'on Spotify' when making a request, for example, 'Play [artist] on Spotify.' If 'on Spotify' is omitted, Siri will default to playing music through Apple Music.
Q.How does the new low data mode feature work within the Spotify app?
How does the new low data mode feature work within the Spotify app?
Spotify's new low data mode automatically activates its Data Saver feature. This happens whenever the iOS device's own Low Data Mode is turned on in the device settings.
Q.Has the Siri support for Spotify been fully implemented across all compatible devices?
Has the Siri support for Spotify been fully implemented across all compatible devices?
No, 9to5mac reported that the HomePod does not currently recognise Siri song requests, despite the update. This issue might be resolved in a future iOS update like 13.2.
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