Bad news for Spotify users on iPhone: You’ll no longer be able to use your phone’s volume buttons to control the sound on connected devices. Spotify says it’s because Apple has stopped supporting the technology.
This means if you want to turn up or down the volume on your smart speaker or TV while using Spotify Connect, you’ll have to dig into the app’s settings. It’s a bit of a pain, but it’s the new normal starting September 3rd.
Spotify is blaming Apple for the change, saying the tech giant won’t give it access to the same tools that Apple Music uses. This has made volume control unstable, leading to annoying glitches.
While Spotify is frustrated, it’s also calling on Apple to open up its platform so other apps can use similar features. It’s a battle that’s been going on for a while, and it’s unclear when it will be resolved.
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