Spotify now lets you turn off all video

## Summary
Spotify, which has increasingly incorporated video features through the years, is finally giving us the option to turn that mess off. First, the old Canvas toggle ( videos on the Now Playing screen ) is still there. One lets you control whether the app plays music videos. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Spotify has increasingly leaned on video in recent years.

## Article Content
Spotify
Sometimes, you just want your dang music streaming app to play music. Spotify, which has increasingly
incorporated video features
through the years, is finally giving us the option to turn that mess off. Behold: universal video toggles.
Spotify's video settings control several areas. First, the old Canvas toggle (
videos on the Now Playing screen
) is still there. But now you'll find two additional switches alongside it. One lets you control whether the app plays music videos. The other, "all other videos," covers video podcasts, vertically scrolling videos and artist clips.
You'll find the controls under
Settings > Content and display
. Once you choose your preferences, they'll apply universally across all platforms. And if you're a family account manager, you can toggle video settings for all members on your plan.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Spotify has increasingly leaned on video in recent years. The Canvas video loops arrived back in 2018. Then came
video podcasts in 2020
, as the format was enjoying a
pandemic-era boom
. The platform
added music videos
in 2024 (though they
didn't arrive in the US
until late last year). Then there are
artist clips
, the 30-second vertical videos where creators can send intimate (promotional) messages to their fans.
The company claims that over 70 percent of its users say more video content would enhance their experience. So, don't be surprised if more video features arrive in the future. Fortunately, Spotify recognized that certain (perhaps older?) users don't want or need a TikTok-ified music app.
About our ads

---

## Expert Analysis

### Merits
N/A

### Areas for Consideration
N/A

### Implications
- So, don't be surprised if more video features arrive in the future.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers video, videos, spotify topics. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 256.