What's New: Spotify Music Videos Now on More Smart TVs
Spotify has expanded its TV app to support additional smart TV platforms, including VIDAA OS. This move gives millions of users the opportunity to stream Spotify directly on their TVs, unlocking music video playback alongside traditional playlists and albums. For those whose TVs previously lacked native Spotify support, this upgrade delivers a big boost in entertainment options.
How Spotify's TV Music Video Experience Compares to YouTube
- Ad-free experience: Watching music videos on Spotify doesn't interrupt playback for ads, unlike YouTube unless you pay for YouTube Premium.
- Video selection: While Spotify's music video catalog continues to grow, YouTube still has the broader selection. Users looking for rare or unofficial videos may still prefer YouTube.
- Playlist creation: Building and managing music video playlists is generally smoother on a TV interface than on Spotify mobile, which can feel cluttered for video use. However, YouTube's playlist and queue system remain more complex and offer more granular controls, though ads can quickly disrupt the experience.
Who Will Benefit Most—and Who Might Want to Skip
If you want easy background entertainment for parties, nostalgia sessions, or casual viewing, Spotify's integration on smart TVs is a strong fit. It's especially useful if you value uninterrupted listening and want to avoid the hassle of ad breaks during playlists.
However, those who crave the deepest music video library or need advanced playlist tools may still lean toward YouTube—particularly for older, niche, or unofficial content. Users who primarily enjoy music videos on mobile may also find Spotify's mobile video interface less friendly, as it remains optimized for audio-first use.
Key Takeaway: A Win for TV Listeners—With Some Limits
The arrival of Spotify on more smart TVs brings a convenient, ad-free way to enjoy music videos at home, rivaling the usability of big-screen YouTube in a streamlined, audio-focused environment. It's a significant quality-of-life upgrade if you already use Spotify and prefer watching curated video playlists. For some scenarios—like dance parties or reliving favorite music eras—Spotify's mix of video, audio, and effortless playlisting on TV makes it a compelling alternative to YouTube, as long as you don't need the absolute largest video archive or advanced video controls.