If you think you are spending too much time on Facebook, Spotify may not help you escape from the social network. From today the mini player is available that will allow you to listen to songs or podcasts from Spotify, but through the Facebook application .
The new function allows you to interact with the music that is shared through a profile on the social network, being able to navigate the Facebook app without stopping playback . The option is available on both iOS and Android, for Premium and free users, although with differences.
Those who have paid accounts on the streaming platform will be able to listen to the complete song through Spotify, but without leaving Facebook. Users with free accounts will enjoy a similar experience, but adding random content and with ads .
But Spotify playback from Facebook will not be limited to songs or podcast episodes shared on our home page, or that of our friends. “Fans will also be able to play songs on the mini player from posts by selected verified artists, or even from user-uploaded videos on Facebook containing licensed music,” they announced.
How to activate the Spotify mini player on Facebook?
Credit: Spotify Every time a person shares content from Spotify on their feed on Facebook, it will be possible to interact with it. Tapping on “Play” will open the mini player in the bottom bar of the app .
The first time the mini player is used, Spotify will open a consent box in which you must click “Connect”. If you are already logged into your Spotify account, the streaming service app will open automatically. Otherwise, they will need to log in. It is mandatory to have the Spotify app installed, and a user created in the service .
Once these simple steps are completed, the Spotify mini player on Facebook will be available to use. Every time a song is played from the social network app, it can be paused or the player closed . The music will continue playing while scrolling or accessing other pages or profiles.
As announced by Spotify, the new mini player for Facebook is already available in 27 countries and will reach more in the coming months. The option is accessible in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama , Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Uruguay and the United States.
