Spotify is extending parental controls beyond Family plans, giving all users the option to switch off video content for a more audio-focused experience.
The update allows parents and listeners across Free, Premium and Basic accounts to disable video playback, a feature previously limited to managed accounts within Family subscriptions.
This change is designed to support households that prefer a simpler listening environment centred on music, podcasts and audiobooks.
Dustee Jenkins, Chief Public Affairs Officer at Spotify, said the move reflects how families are already using existing tools to shape safer listening experiences.
She noted that a majority of managed accounts for users under 13 already have video turned off by a parent or guardian, showing demand for greater control.
The expansion builds on a broader set of safety and privacy features available on the platform. These include the Explicit Content Filter, listening restrictions and tools that allow users to tailor recommendations or block specific artists.
Together, they are intended to help families and younger listeners manage what they hear and how they interact with the service.
Spotify has also introduced age assurance systems to ensure certain features are only available to appropriate audiences.
These systems combine the company’s own technology with external partners to manage access to age-restricted elements, such as music videos or social features, while aiming to protect user data.
Alongside product changes, Spotify says it continues to enforce platform rules that prohibit harmful content, including material that could affect children.
The company says it uses a mix of technology and partnerships to detect and remove violations, while also allowing users to report content or block others.
Jenkins added that no single feature replaces conversations within families about digital use. Spotify provides additional guidance through its parental resources and help centre to support those discussions.
The company says further updates are planned in the coming months, with a continued focus on giving parents more control across all account types.
