You can finally tell Siri to play your favorite tunes without having to add "on Spotify" every single time. Apple has updated its virtual assistant, Siri, to be a bit smarter about your music preferences, especially if you're on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or later. This means a smoother experience for millions of Spotify users.
Previously, if you wanted Siri to play something from Spotify, you always had to tack on "on Spotify" to your request. For instance, you'd say, "Hey Siri, play Taylor Swift on Spotify." If you didn't, Siri would usually default to Apple Music, Apple's own music service. It was a small annoyance, but one that added up over time.
Now, Siri can learn and remember your preferred music app. So, if you mostly use Spotify, you can simply say, "Hey Siri, play my morning playlist," and it will automatically open Spotify and start playing. This change also extends to podcasts and audiobooks available through Spotify. It’s like Siri finally got around to asking you which coffee shop you like best and stopped sending you to the one down the street you never visit.
This update is a pretty big deal for user convenience and reflects a broader trend of tech giants making their platforms more open to third-party services. While Apple Music remains Siri's default if you haven't set a preference, the ability to choose and have that choice remembered makes daily interactions much smoother for those who prefer Spotify over Apple's own offering. It levels the playing field a bit, making it easier to use your chosen services without constant verbal reminders.
This move is part of a larger shift we're seeing across the tech landscape, where companies are increasingly pressured to allow more interoperability and choice for users, sometimes due to regulatory scrutiny. For you, it means less friction in your daily digital life. Take a moment to set Spotify as your default music app in Siri's settings; it’s a quick change that will save you a lot of verbal gymnastics in the future.
Siri now remembers your preferred music app, making Spotify requests much simpler.