Spotify finally brings video podcasts and music videos to its Apple TV app
Spotify has rolled out an exciting update to its Apple TV app, completely overhauling it to enhance user experience and accessibility. This redesigned version, described as being “rebuilt from the ground up,” promises a faster, smarter, and more visually appealing interface. Among the most notable additions are the inclusion of video podcasts and music videos, features that have long been available on the mobile version of the app. While some users have had early access to these upgrades, the new app is now widely available for download from the Apple App Store, with automatic updates rolling out by mid-November for existing users. This update comes in response to user feedback, particularly from those who found the previous version lacking in navigation and features compared to its Google TV counterpart.
The new app allows users to enjoy music videos, although this feature is currently limited to 97 global markets and is not yet available in the US or Canada. For Spotify Premium subscribers, accessing music videos is made easy with a “switch to video” prompt that appears when a song has an accompanying video. Additionally, video podcasts will function similarly, allowing users to adjust playback speed for a more customized listening experience. This update is timely, especially given Spotify’s recent partnership with Netflix and The Ringer, which aims to bring 16 new video podcast series to the platform starting in 2026. This includes popular shows like The Bill Simmons Podcast and content focused on major sports leagues such as the NFL, NBA, and Formula 1.
Beyond video content, the updated Spotify app for Apple TV integrates several mobile features that enhance usability, such as improved queue management, seamless playback, and access to song lyrics. The app also introduces Spotify DJ, an AI-driven feature that curates personalized music recommendations. Users can now control playback directly from their smartphones or tablets via Spotify Connect, making it easier than ever to enjoy their favorite music and podcasts on the big screen. This comprehensive update not only addresses previous user concerns but also positions Spotify as a more competitive player in the streaming market, particularly as video content continues to gain popularity among listeners.
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You can now watch your favorite video podcasts on your big screen with Spotify’s new tvOS app update. | Image: Spotify
Spotify has announced a redesigned version of its Apple TV app that the company says has been “rebuilt from the ground up for a faster, smarter, more visual experience.” The tvOS version of the Spotify app is also gaining several welcome features from the mobile version, but the biggest updates include the addition of video podcasts and music videos.
Some users have had
access to the update for a few days
already, but the new version is now available to download for everyone through Apple’s App Store, while devices using automatic updates should get the new experience by mid-November. Users of the old version of Spotify’s tvOS app have previously
taken to online forums, including Reddit
, to complain about everything from its frustrating navigation to missing features that have long been included in the Google TV version of the app, but it looks like this version is addressing them.
Watching music videos on Spotify isn’t available in the US or Canada yet, but the feature has
already expanded to 97 different markets
around the world, with a limited catalog for Spotify Premium subscribers. They’re easily accessible using a “switch to video” prompt that appears when a song you’re listening to has an accompanying music video in Spotify’s catalog.
Podcasts offering a video version will work in a similar manner in the new Spotify tvOS app, and will include an option to adjust the playback speed. Earlier this month, the
company’s podcast studio announced a partnership with Netflix
and The Ringer to bring 16 video podcast series to the video streaming platform in the US starting in 2026, including
The Bill Simmons Podcast
and shows based on the NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football, and F1.
The updated Spotify Apple TV app also adds new mobile features like queue management, seamless playback, song lyrics, and access to Spotify DJ, which uses AI to recommend what to listen to next. You’ll also be able to control playback on the Apple TV using your smartphone or tablet and the mobile app through Spotify Connect.
