Plan
Premium
Country
USA
Device
iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook M3 Pro, AppleTV, HomePod OG 2th
Operating System
iOS / macOS
My Question or Issue
I'm writing to express my growing frustration with the lack of AirPlay 2 support in the Spotify iOS app. As a dedicated Spotify Premium user within the Apple ecosystem, this missing feature significantly detracts from my listening experience.
Currently, Spotify only utilizes the original AirPlay (AirPlay 1) for audio streaming. While functional, this outdated technology presents several limitations that directly impact our enjoyment:
- Interrupted Audio: A major pain point is the inability to smoothly handle audio from other apps, such as WhatsApp voice notes or system alerts, while streaming Spotify via AirPlay. The audio stream often cuts out or becomes disrupted, forcing us to manually reconnect or miss important sounds.
- Limited Bandwidth and Potential Quality Issues: AirPlay 1 has limitations in bandwidth compared to AirPlay 2. This can potentially impact audio quality, especially when also connected to Bluetooth devices simultaneously.
- Lack of Multi-Room Audio: One of the most significant advantages of AirPlay 2 is its multi-room audio capability. The absence of this feature in Spotify prevents us from seamlessly streaming our favorite music to multiple AirPlay 2-enabled speakers throughout our homes, a feature readily available with other music services.
It's important to remember that Apple introduced AirPlay 2 in iOS 2018 - you can quickly search this]. Despite this long availability, Spotify, a platform solely dedicated to music, has yet to implement this crucial update for its users within the Apple ecosystem.
Many of us suspect this lack of support stems from the ongoing commercial disagreements between Apple and Spotify. While we understand that business dynamics exist, it's ultimately the users who suffer. We are paying subscribers who deserve a seamless and high-quality listening experience, regardless of the platform we choose.
The inability to seamlessly integrate with the Apple ecosystem through AirPlay 2 feels like a significant oversight and demonstrates a lack of consideration for users who have invested in both Spotify and Apple devices.
We urge Spotify to prioritize the implementation of AirPlay 2 support. This update would resolve the frustrating audio interruptions, potentially improve audio quality, and unlock the much-desired multi-room audio functionality. It's time for Spotify to prioritize its users' experience over inter-company disputes and provide the level of integration we expect and deserve in today's audio streaming landscape.
Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. We look forward to a positive response and, more importantly, the implementation of AirPlay 2 support soon.
