What’s happened? Spotify has rebuilt its Apple TV app from scratch to deliver a faster, more visual TV experience that blends listening with watching. The new tvOS app, which combines Spotify’s personalization with big-screen features, is available worldwide on the App Store today. Devices with automatic updates enabled should see the new version roll out by mid-November.
- Core upgrades include unified playback and remote control via Spotify Connect
- A refreshed, native tvOS interface optimized for browsing on a TV.
- Expanded video support to watch music videos and podcasts on the big screen (availability varies by region).
- Spotify users can manage the queue (skip to any track), adjust podcast/video playback speed, and view lyrics on screen.
- The app also brings smarter on-screen recommendations driven by Spotify DJ.
This is important because: Spotify’s TV app has long lagged behind its mobile and desktop versions, and this rebuild finally closes that gap. The move also strengthens Spotify’s growing push into video content, turning Apple TV into more than just a background music player.
- Native design for tvOS 26 and on-TV controls make browsing playlists and albums easier from the couch.
- Spotify Connect offers tighter device integration, which means your phone or tablet can control playback seamlessly.
Why should I care? If you stream Spotify at home, this update makes your Apple TV feel like a proper hub.
- You get smarter recommendations, better on-screen navigation, and the ability to watch music videos or podcasts without pulling out your phone.
- Lyrics on TV and visual playback make group listening more social and engaging.
You can download the new app now or wait for the automatic rollout in mid-November; either way, your next couch session on Apple TV just leveled up.
