Spotify Introduces Parental Controls for Music Playlists

Spotify has unveiled new shared account capabilities designed to help parents regulate their children’s listening habits.

Premium Family account holders in several countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, can now establish separate music experiences specifically catered to children under 13.

Features of Managed Accounts

With these managed accounts, parents gain the ability to exclude explicit music, block certain artists and songs, and disable associated videos from the streaming service.

Furthermore, interactivity is restricted, and features such as messaging other users are entirely disabled, setting them apart from the standalone Spotify Kids app.

Customized Listening for Kids

Kids can enjoy personalized music selections, add favorites, and craft playlists independent of the parent's account. This autonomy ensures that the child's tastes do not impact the parent’s music recommendations or listening history.

Exclusive to Premium Family Plan

Only available through Spotify's $19.99 monthly Premium Family plan, families can manage up to six individual accounts for those living at the same address.

Parents can easily set up these managed accounts by selecting 'Add a Member' and choosing the option for adding a listener under the age of 13.