Facebook adds Spotify mini-player to apps
Facebook has launched a mini player that allows users to easily play music and podcasts from Spotify directly within Facebook apps on iOS and Android.
The new player makes it easier for users share and engage with songs which should be a postive for arists and music discover overall.
Spotify Premium users get full playback directly from Spotify while Free users can access it via shuffle mode with ads from Spotify.
Beyond shares to Facebook News Feeds, fans can also hplay songs via the miniplayer experience through verified artists posts, or even within user uploaded videos on Facebook that contain licensed music.
How it works
- Tap play on the song or podcast episode you, your friend, family member, or favorite creator shared from Spotify to their Facebook News Feed.
- The first time you’re using the player, you’ll see a consent dialog open, click on Connect to continue.
- If you’re logged in to Spotify, the apps will automatically switch and playback will start from within the Spotify app. (If you’re not logged in, you will be prompted to do so.)
- Spotify keeps playing even if you keep scrolling down your Facebook News Feed, but you’ll have control over playback options so you can pause or dismiss the miniplayer.
The new integration is rolling out in 27 markets (Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Uruguay, and U.S.) with additional markets to follow in the coming month
