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[All Platforms][Playlists] bring Canvas to other platforms (Desktop, Tablet, TV, consoles)

I, for one, actually like the Canvasing ideas on songs. To be honest, I wish there was more as I have my phone on a charging dock on my desk next to my monitor (audio bluetoothed to my stereo) and I can't help but think that the idea of the canvas should be expanded to tablets and the desktop app. I think its a nice surprise, even if its only a few seconds on a loop for the length of the song.  I'm sure over time you'll add more to iconic songs of the past as you also keep adding them to newly released tracks.

I see there are plenty of other users out there that don't particularly care for the option. That's fine; it's not for everybody. I still think it should be expanded upon. When I'm using airplay at home to listen to music, it always gets my attention when the canvases pop up, but this doesn't happen when I have my iPad on airplay, just iPhone. The canvas seems like a more lively visual compared to just a plain 'Now Playing' screen. Just something to consider. 

Updated on 2021-06-13

Hey everyone,

 

Thanks for bringing us your feedback in the Spotify Idea Exchange.

 

Your suggestion has gathered the votes necessary and your feedback is now reaching the internal teams at Spotify. They're aware of the vote count and popularity of this idea. We'll continue to monitor and check out the comments here, too.

 

As soon as we have any updates on its status, we'll let you know.

 

More info on how your feedback reaches Spotify via the Idea Exchange can be found here.

Comments
Dank_meth

that's true @justinzero, i'm nearby to switch to Apple Music due to Lossless Quality and better Shuffle play. 

wake up you silly swedish ppl. 

danial10

it would be realy great if we could watch video clips with our music on the computer 

samwav

hii can i ask if there are any updates for this? i'd love to have the video canvas on tv:') just looking at a blank color with the cover at the bottom left doesnt cut out for me</3

nolzaazman

Dear Spotify Team,

 

I’m writing this to sincerely ask for the Canvas feature to be available on iPad, just like it is on iPhone.

 

For me — and many others — those short looping visuals add something truly magical to the listening experience.

 

Every time I open a song and see the Canvas, it feels like the artist is reaching out to me — like I’m a little closer to them. It’s not just music playing; it’s a moment that breathes, moves, and feels alive. The way the visuals loop gently with the rhythm makes me pause, watch, and just feel.

 

Sometimes it brings back memories. Sometimes it makes me smile or even tear up. That short few seconds of motion somehow makes the music more real, more human.

 

I often listen to music on my iPad because of the larger screen and better sound experience. But not having Canvas there feels like something’s missing — like the heart of the moment isn’t fully there.

 

Please consider bringing this beautiful feature to iPad users. It may seem like a small thing technically, but emotionally, it’s huge.

 

Thank you for making music more than just sound — thank you for making it feel.

 

With love and appreciation,

Saad87ty

I for one would love to see this feature come very soon as well as a bit of a ui overhaul on the now playing screen to be a bit more simplified so we can see the lyrics along with canvas in the background. It’s 2025 it’s been a few years, it’s about time we add and change it up a little bit.