Spotify has announced a new Premium Family exclusive feature called Managed Accounts, giving parents greater control over their children’s listening experience.
The new parental control feature is rolling out in select markets, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
With Managed Accounts, Spotify is making it easier for parents to control their kids’ content. Parents who are Premium Family account holders can now filter explicit content, block specific songs, albums, or artists, and hide short video clips that accompany certain tracks.
Additionally, Spotify has completely removed the messaging feature from kids’ accounts to ensure a safer and distraction-free environment. These new settings apply specifically to children under 13 years of age, allowing parents to create a more secure and age-appropriate music experience.
Interestingly, the new Managed Accounts are separate from the existing Spotify Kids app, which was designed primarily for younger children. Instead, this new feature bridges the gap between Spotify Kids and the main app, catering to families who want their children to transition to the standard Spotify experience while maintaining parental oversight.
Despite these new restrictions, Spotify still ensures that children enjoy a personalized experience. Kids with Managed Accounts can create their own playlists, choose their favorite songs, and receive recommendations based on their listening habits. Importantly, these suggestions remain separate from parents’ playlists and music preferences, ensuring both adults and kids have their own tailored Spotify experiences.
This new update highlights Spotify’s commitment to family-friendly innovation and user safety. By introducing Managed Accounts, the streaming giant aims to make its platform more inclusive for families, allowing parents to supervise their children’s musical journey without compromising on enjoyment or personalization.
Spotify is expected to expand this feature to more regions in the coming months, offering Premium Family subscribers even greater flexibility and control over how their families experience music.