topic Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS? in iOS (iPhone, iPad)

Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

coolspot18 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:40:57 GMT

When I'm using Spotify Connect, there does not seem to have any lock screen controls. Is this expected?

Are there any places to incorporate lock screen controls when using Spotify Connect?

Thanks.

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

jeremygoh — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 15:57:19 GMT

@coolspot18 The Spotify Connect features are only available in app only.

Lock screen controls are controlled by Apple's API and unless its the host device thats playing music, it wouldn't work.

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

coolspot18 — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 23:19:45 GMT

Bummer, looks like I'll stick to Airplay ... no need for a premium membership too 😄

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

acrosstheline — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:50:18 GMT

True that iOS only shows lockscreen controls if the app is outputing audio. However, Spotify could output silence to the iOS media handler to force the lockscreen controls to appear.

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

DeeJay84 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 07:14:24 GMT

This is a great idea. I use my Pebble Watch to control Spotify but would love to use it whilst my iPhone is controlling a Spotify Connect device...

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

kk86 — Mon, 11 May 2015 20:02:22 GMT

This problem is not yet solved, but they're working on it.

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

Piletboy — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 19:11:06 GMT

I updated my droid turbo and all my lock screen audio controls are gone now. How do I get them back?

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

diversario — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 02:06:33 GMT

Same thing using Spotify Connect with a PS4. There's no solution/fix so far, I understand?

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

acrosstheline — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:41:31 GMT

The version of the iOS app I'm running seems to have fixed this issue. When I'm connected to my Sonos or Google Home, the lockscreen now still shows what's playing. 🙂

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

kk86 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:49:32 GMT

Ive read about it. Finally! But after 4 years... I already sold my Gramofon.

But good that its finally working.

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

kk86 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:53:05 GMT

Its finally working now!

Re: Lock Screen Controls - Spotify Connect - iOS?

Kaylabicknell — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:48:49 GMT

I had the same problem. For me, I had to go into my notifications and turn off the iTunes notifications for the lock screen and make sure they are on for Spotify. Then it should show Spotify on the lock screen again.