Spotify announced that users on iOS 27 can now use Siri to play music and other content without explicitly stating "on Spotify." This update means users can directly request tracks, albums, podcasts, audiobooks, or broader queries like "play workout music," and Siri will direct the request to Spotify.
The change aims to make hands-free listening more natural by removing the need for specific phrasing. Siri can now learn and prioritize a user's preferred music application, automatically routing audio requests to Spotify if it is consistently used.
Beyond basic playback, Siri's voice control with Spotify can also handle requests for personalized recommendations, podcast resumption, library searches, and the creation of Prompted Playlists using AI.
This new functionality is available globally for users with an iPhone 15 Pro or later, provided they are outside the European Union. The feature also requires Apple Intelligence to be enabled within the device's settings.
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Spotify users on iOS 27 can now ask Siri to play music or other content without needing to add "on Spotify" to their commands. This change allows Siri to automatically route audio requests to Spotify if it is the user's preferred music app, simplifying hands-free listening.