Key Takeaways
- Spotify now offers parent-managed accounts to free tier users.
- Available in several countries including the U.S. and U.K.
- Parents can control kids’ music choices without affecting their own accounts.
- Setup involves navigating through the Family Plan account settings.
New Feature for Free Users
Spotify has announced that it will now provide parent-managed accounts for children to users on its free tier. This feature, which was previously exclusive to paid subscribers, is available to families in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
About Managed Accounts
Launched in 2024, Managed Accounts allow parents to oversee their children’s music listening habits. These accounts are designed to be separate from the parents’ accounts, ensuring that kids’ music preferences do not influence the parents’ recommendations or appear in their Spotify Wrapped summaries.
Control and Restrictions
With Managed Accounts, parents can manage playback options, restricting access to specific artists and songs. By default, explicit content is blocked, and video playback is disabled. Additionally, interactive features that are age-restricted are not available to children using these accounts.
Setting Up Managed Accounts
To create a managed account, holders of a Family Plan need to go to their account settings in the app, select “Add a Member,” and choose the option for adding a listener under 13. The setup process guides parents through selecting a display name and setting content preferences, with options for adjustments available at any time.
Future Plans
Spotify has indicated plans to expand the availability of Managed Accounts to additional countries in the near future.