Spotify removes app name from Siri command on iPhones
Spotify removes app name from Siri command on iPhones
Apple has made creating shortcuts even better with iOS 27. Siri is now more functional and more connected to the user. Spotify, meanwhile, is taking this to another level. The music giant is changing how music is launched via Siri on eligible iPhones running iOS 27. Users will no longer have to say "Spotify" at the end of their command every time they name the song, album or playlist they want to listen to. This innovation comes together with Apple's artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Apple Intelligence, and offers the simplest voice experience yet.
However, this feature is not reaching all iPhones and all languages Siri supports at the same time. Spotify's support document states that the new usage method works on iOS 27 or newer, and that Apple Intelligence must be enabled on the device.
Which iPhones support it and when will it be available?
The new feature starts with the iPhone 15 Pro. Spotify's official documentation states that it will be usable on all supported models from this device onward. Previous iPhone series will not be able to benefit from this feature.
Language support, however, is more limited. Spotify is currently offering the new experience only on devices where the Siri language is set to English. The document makes no mention of Turkish command support, meaning users in Turkey will have to switch their device language to English in order to use this feature.
What does voice control work with?
Spotify's voice commands aren't limited to just playing a song. Users can perform the following actions:
- Open a specific song, album or artist
- Request a playlist or podcast
- Choose content that suits their mood or activity
- Save a song to their library, skip a track, pause, and change the volume
This way, you can control Spotify by describing the content you want without touching the screen. However, these actions may vary depending on the region and country your account is in. Not every Spotify feature may be available for access in every country.
What are the Apple Intelligence requirements?
Apple's Siri AI technology requires the device and Siri language to be set to the same supported language. The account must also be located in an eligible region. One important restriction is that Apple Intelligence is not yet available in the European Union.
Users in Turkey need to update to iOS 27 and check their device settings. Depending on country conditions, this feature may become accessible or may remain unavailable.
It's still possible to keep using the old method
Users who can't access the new experience can continue using Spotify's previous Siri support. With this method, you need to add the word "Spotify" to the end of the command, and the languages Siri supports still apply.
Lastly, Spotify recommends updating the app, restarting the phone, and clearly stating the name of the content you want in order to avoid unexpected results. Siri can learn over time that you prefer Spotify and can direct voice requests to this app. However, this isn't guaranteed; if it opens the wrong app, you may need to add the name again.
This article was translated from Turkish. Read the original article in Turkish.
