[Hardware] The Spotify Player

[warnerchild]

I would like Spotify to develop a (touchscreen if possible) - Hifi system machine with display

I am sick of having my laptop on all day just to play Spotify - or my phone

Please build a product - I can log into Spotify on and leave that on all day - without never needing my laptop or phone again

To give my other devices a rest - I know there are radio's that have 'Spotify connect" on it but the ones I saw require phone connection and internet connection etc unless anyone can comment and recommend something - i do not believe this has been done yet and i hope Spotify or some company capable of creating this does it - cos i think it could be a gold mine for those - worried about the battery life of their devices that shouldn't be used as a cd player in 2020

I would love one that can download my 3k song playlists and store that on it and just play that all night and day etc - so it will need a good amount of storage

Look forward to your replies and hopefully you vote it up - so i can get an official reply

[warnerchild]

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[Lavnya888]

Hi there!

My name is Lavnya and I recently got this banger idea to make Spotify even more successful and better, I'd love to share it with you!

I had an idea to make a Spotify Speaker, this would be a product that people would buy in a normal tech store. Basically, the speaker connects to your Spotify account and every time you tell it to play a song, it would do just that. It could also have a couple of other cool features such as naming your top songs and artists exactly how you can already check on your laptop except it would be much more convenient. 

A product like this would be such a popular hit, especially if you make it portable for travel and things like that. It's like using a Bluetooth speaker except for the fact that you can stream Spotify while having a higher volume with it. I would definitely buy something like this and I know plenty of people who would too. Getting different artists who use Spotify to help promote it would help a lot as well!

Thank you so much for your time!

I would really love it if you do end up using this idea eventually and create this product in the near future, I could be credited as I haven't heard about anyone who has thought of this idea yet.

Kind Regards,

Lavnya Singh

[Lyubka]

Updated on 2023-03-23

Hey everyone,

This suggestion got moved to the wrong place by mistake and we're setting it to live idea again. Thank you all for bringing your feedback in the Spotify Idea Exchange.

We'll continue to monitor and check out the comments here. Please continue to add your votes and support this idea, so that it would have a better chance of being considered, as Spotify always strives to improve your experience.

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.

[Lyubka]

Hey everyone,

This suggestion got moved to the wrong place by mistake and we're setting it to live idea again. Thank you all for bringing your feedback in the Spotify Idea Exchange.

We'll continue to monitor and check out the comments here. Please continue to add your votes and support this idea, so that it would have a better chance of being considered, as Spotify always strives to improve your experience.

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.

[imark123440542]

I just up voted it from "404" to "405" so we should be able to get some where now?

I do have to say I recently talked myself into purchasing an Apple TV, I currently have it hooked up to a mini projector that's USB only powered with no battery, plugged into a USB charger on a 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h timer next to my bed with an HDMI audio extractor heading off to a headphone amplifier and powered speakers. The projector turns off on a timer and music continues on speakers or headphones. This was an indirect workaround that I just discovered that is very relevant to this topic. As I was looking for a way to fall asleep to stuff without having to have my laptop open. Not that that has been a problem because I usually fall asleep within the first 10 minutes of a YouTube video then wake up at three in the morning close the lid and then when I wake up again try to figure out where I was in the video and hope dear God that I didn't do this on a playlist. PS get older Apple TV on eBay cheaper.

Edit: I also have a car thing. It would be nice if there was a home thing (just thought of that name it would be perfect please give me credit) it would be very similar. that had an optional battery that could be powered without the battery, had Bluetooth output and auxiliary plus headphone out. I originally got my car thing not thinking of using it in the car for another redacted privateering situation outside of the home/car use then found out there's people using them on their desks. I think it has a really nice interface. I did actually end up putting it in my car I like it that much and would like another.

[anabanana221009]

• Just imagine if Spotify made a device just for music where people like me who doesn’t have a smartphone could listen to music or if you just don’t wanna bring your phone on your run to listen to music. Spotify would get a lot of money for it too as I bet a lot of people would buy it including me who would bring it everywhere

[WearyCaregiver]

My family member has advanced dementia but wants to listen to spotify. I need to find an electronic device that plays from the spotify app but does NOT allow any other app or feature (no email, no text, etc.) please develop this..i am also open to suggestions 

[a_song_human]

Spotify used to make physical devices that you could play spotify on they just got rid of it you could probally get one off ebay. It was called 'car thing'.

[FernandoSette]

I've been thinking about exercising outdoors. And since the iPod stopped being sold, I thought about buying a cheap cell phone so I could walk around without worrying. But I thought of an idea you could consider adopting.

Imagine a device called Spotify Player. With it, subscribers can download music and listen offline. Non-subscribers could buy it to listen at home while sleeping, without having to keep their cell phones on all night draining the battery.

I think it should just be a music player that allows you to download music from Spotify. And the device should be inexpensive so as not to compete with low-cost cell phones. There are other players, but none allow access to services like Spotify, YouTube Music, or Amazon Music. This would be a unique differentiator, allowing people to carry devices like the old Walkmans, without having to download MP3s, just creating their playlist and downloading. People who go out in the early morning to exercise don't have a device like this, and people who like to listen to music at night would love not having to use their cell phones.

[Moiii]

Summary
Create a dedicated Spotify music player (modern iPod-style) designed for intentional, offline, distraction-free listening—separate from smartphones and social media.

Problem
Many Spotify users love music but struggle to listen intentionally on smartphones. Notifications, social feeds, and constant multitasking turn music into background noise instead of a meaningful experience.

For users who rely on music for emotional regulation, creativity, focus, or nostalgia, phones actively interrupt the listening experience.
Proposed Feature

A Spotify-only music player with a minimal interface and physical controls.

Core features:

• Spotify-exclusive device (no third-party apps, no notifications)

• Offline playlists and downloads

• Physical buttons or wheel for tactile control

• Long battery life

• Screen-minimal, music-first design

Optional concepts:

• “Listening modes” (Focus, Walk, Wind Down)

• Access to saved playlists and Wrapped history as music time capsules

Why this matters

Music is deeply tied to mood, memory, and mental wellness. A dedicated Spotify player would help users reconnect with music as a ritual—not just content—while supporting digital minimalism and screen-time reduction.

This also creates strong brand differentiation by positioning Spotify as the platform that prioritizes how music feels, not just how often it’s played.

Impact
Users:

• Users seeking less screen time but more meaningful listening

• Millennials and Gen Z drawn to nostalgia and intentional tech

• Creatives, parents, commuters, walkers, and writers

• Anyone who wants music without distraction

Spotify as a company:

• Deeper emotional loyalty to the Spotify brand

• Differentiation from other streaming platforms

• Expansion into hardware without competing with smartphones

• Reinforces Spotify’s identity as a music-first company

[Moiii]

Better yet do a partnership with Apple, an Ipod exclusively runs on Spotify.

[Grandmaster_Magic]

I know we all remember how the Spotify Car Thing went down. It was a product catering to the wrong market of people who would rather just use CarPlay or listen to the radio. This new idea is different.

The classic scrollwheel MP3 player has recently gotten widespread popularity and nostalgia on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and many clones are coming out to capitalize on this. Schools have also been banning phones from schools as of recent, even going all the way to the state level. Many young people also are feeling phone fatigue, resulting in an uptick of "dumb phone" and retro tech purchases.

My idea is for a standalone Spotify music player device with WiFi connectivity (w/ possible cellular integration as well), 32/64/128 GB of storage, and a form factor reminiscent of the iPod Nano 7 (potentially with a slide keyboard for typing). It would have 2 years of Spotify Premium (maybe with ads), 5 years of updates, and unlimited access to the Spotify library forever. Personally, I think it should come in translucent iMac G3-eqsue casings, but that can be decided later. This device is catered to the 14-29 age range who is going to school and studying, exercising (believe me my generation are gym freaks😆), or who just want a companion to their phone that allows them to take a break from the outside world. It shouldn't be more that $300 and should be aimed to be as affordable as possible. It should also have exclusive features like a music visualizer or an equalizer. With proper planning, design, marketing, and pricing, this could be a great product that gives Spotify a needed influx of money while providing a great new product and introduce Spotify to more people.