How to Make Spotify Your Default Music App on iPhone?

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Are you looking for a way to make Spotify your default music app on your iPhone? If so, you’ve come to the right place. With the new iOS 14.5 update, Apple has finally allowed users to set their own default music app on their iPhones and iPads. This means that when you ask Siri to “play music” or play a specific song, podcast, or book, your phone will pull up a list of apps that you can select from. In this article, we are going to show you how to make Spotify the default music app on your iPhone with just a few simple steps.

The first step is to open the App Store and search for “Spotify” and download it if you don’t already have it installed. Once downloaded and installed, open up the Spotify app and log in with your account details. Once logged in, navigate to Settings > Music & Podcasts and make sure that “Use as Default Music App” is enabled. This will ensure that all audio requests made through Siri will be directed through Spotify instead of Apple Music or another streaming service.

Next, ask Siri to play your favorite song/album/artist. For example: Hey Siri, Play Boyzone. This will bring up a pop-up window on the main screen featuring different music apps such as Apple Music and Spotify (among others). Select “Spotify” as your preferred app by tapping on it and then confirm with yes when prompted.

Finally, if you want Spotify to automatically start playing when asked by Siri then tap on the Autoplay icon which looks like an infinity symbol located in the bottom left corner of the screen after selecting the desired music option from Siri’s list of available apps. This will enable autoplay for all audio requests made through Siri so that no extra steps are needed once you have selected Spotify as your preferred streaming service every time.

And there you have it! You now know how to make Spotify your default music app on an iPhone with iOS 14.5 or later updates! All future audio requests made through Siri should be automatically directed towards Spotify without any extra steps required each time making life much easier for all those who prefer using this popular streaming service over other options available out there!

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Changing the Default Music App on iPhone

Yes, you can change the default music app on your iPhone with the release of iOS 14.5. To do so, go to Settings > Music > Default Music App and choose your preferred music app from the list. Once you’ve selected it, Siri will automatically launch that app when you ask her to “play music”. You can also play specific songs, podcasts, or books by asking Siri and selecting your preferred app from the list of available options.

Making Spotify the Default Player on iPhone iOS 15

To make Spotify your default music player on iPhone iOS 15, you need to open the Settings app. Then, tap Music and scroll down to the “Default Music Player” section. Choose Spotify from the list of options and then tap Done. This will enable Spotify as your default music player on your device. You can also use Siri to open Spotify when you ask it to play a song, album, or artist. Just say “Hey Siri, Play [song/album/artist]”, and after the pop-up appears with the list of music apps, select Spotify and confirm with Yes when prompted. Enjoy!

Stopping iPhone from Defaulting to Apple Music

To stop your iPhone from defaulting to Apple Music, you must first open the Apple Music app. Next, tap on the Autoplay icon (which looks like an infinity symbol) to disable it. Doing this should immediately stop the Autoplay playlist and will prevent your iPhone from automatically playing music. You may also want to ensure that Apple Music is not set as the default music player in your device’s settings. To do this, go to Settings > Music > Default Music Player and select a different player as the default.

Removing Apple Default Music

To get rid of Apple’s default music on your iPhone or iPad, you can go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage or iPad Storage. Scroll to Music and tap it. Then, swipe left on All Songs or on the individual item that you want to delete, and tap Delete. This will remove the songs from your device and free up space on your device.

Using Siri to Play Spotify Instead of Apple Music

To get Siri to play Spotify instead of Apple Music, you’ll need to specify that you want to use Spotify when asking Siri for a command. All you have to do is say “Hey, Siri” followed by your command, then add “on Spotify” at the end. For example: “Hey, Siri, play my Discover Weekly playlist on Spotify”. That will tell Siri to use Spotify for your request instead of Apple Music.

Setting Default Apps in iOS 15

Setting default apps in iOS 15 is a simple process. First, make sure you have the app you want to set as the default already installed on your iPhone. Then open the Settings app and scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Tap on the app you want to make the default and choose either Default Browser App or Default Mail App. Once you select one of these options, that app will automatically be used for any relevant tasks from that point forward.

Comparing Apple Music and Spotify: Why Does Apple Music Play Over Spotify?

Apple Music has some advantages over Spotify that make it a more appealing streaming service for music lovers. Firstly, Apple Music was designed to be tightly integrated with Apple’s hardware ecosystem, allowing users to seamlessly connect their AirPods or other Apple devices to the service. Additionally, Apple Music offers lossless and high-resolution audio, meaning that songs are streamed in CD quality from digital files. This is not offered by Spotify, and instead, users have to rely on lower-quality compressed versions of the same tracks. Finally, Apple Music also has a larger library of exclusive content than Spotify, making it the go-to choice for many dedicated music fans.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Spotify is a great option for those looking to stream music on their iPhones. With the introduction of iOS 14.5, users now have the ability to set Spotify as their default music player, meaning they can ask Siri to play their favorite songs or albums without having to manually open the app. Additionally, users can easily disable Autoplay by tapping the Autoplay icon in the app to prevent it from automatically playing music. With its extensive library of songs and its easy-to-use interface, Spotify is a great choice for anyone looking for a reliable music streaming service.

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