Spotify Expands Managed Accounts for Premium Family Plan
Spotify has expanded its managed accounts feature for the Premium Family plan to seven new locations, including the US, UK, and Australia, following a successful pilot run. The move aims to give younger listeners more control over their music experience while providing an extra layer of protection for individual Spotify Wrapped results.
According to Spotify, parent guardian account managers will be able to enable controls for younger listeners, including explicit content filters and specific song restrictions. This feature has been highly requested by users, with the company citing its success in three initial regions as a key factor in the decision to expand it further.
"We're excited to bring this feature to more countries and give families around the world more control over their music experience," said a Spotify spokesperson. "Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable listening environment for all users, while also giving them room to explore their own musical tastes."
Managed accounts were first introduced by Spotify last year as part of its Premium subscription ecosystem. The feature allows parent guardian account managers to create separate profiles for younger listeners, with customizable settings and controls.
The expansion of managed accounts to seven new territories brings the total number of countries where the feature is available to 14. The US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands are among the latest regions to gain access to the feature.
In addition to providing an extra layer of protection for individual Spotify Wrapped results, the managed accounts feature also allows parent guardian account managers to set limits on the amount of data that can be shared publicly. This includes restrictions on explicit content, specific song restrictions, and other customizable settings.
The move is seen as a positive development by industry experts, who note that it demonstrates Spotify's commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable listening experience for all users.
"Spotify's expansion of managed accounts is a welcome step forward in addressing the needs of families and younger listeners," said an analyst. "By giving parents more control over their children's music experience, Spotify is setting itself apart from other streaming services."
The current status of the feature is that it is now available to Premium Family plan subscribers in 14 countries, with no clear indication of when or if it will be rolled out further.
In conclusion, Spotify's expansion of managed accounts for its Premium Family plan marks a significant development in the company's efforts to provide a safe and enjoyable listening experience for all users. With its customizable settings and controls, the feature is set to become an essential tool for families around the world.
*Reporting by Techradar.*
