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Spotify Launches Free, Managed Accounts for Children
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Spotify Launches Free, Managed Accounts for Children

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spotify launched free, managed accounts for children, eliminating the need for a premium family subscription.
  • Parents can create these accounts at no extra cost, with features like curated playlists and personalized recommendations, excluding podcasts and videos.
  • The feature is currently available in the US, UK, France, Australia, and Germany, with plans for expansion to Canada, Europe, and South America.

Spotify is making a play for younger listeners with its new free, managed accounts for children. This move aims to remove financial barriers, allowing parents to create dedicated profiles for their kids without requiring a premium family subscription.

The new accounts will offer a music experience tailored for younger users, focusing solely on age-appropriate musical content. Podcasts and videos will be excluded to maintain a secure and focused environment. Children will still have access to features like personalized recommendations and the year-end "Wrapped" summary.

eliminate the economic barrier to accessing managed accounts

— Barry NevinSpotify's director of product, Barry Nevin, explained the company's goal with the new feature.

Barry Nevin, Spotify's director of product, stated the goal is to "eliminate the economic barrier to accessing managed accounts" and ensure "equitable access for any family wishing to create a Spotify account for their children." Parents with any active Spotify plan can create these free accounts, which are intended for children under 13. The setup process includes parental controls, such as content filters and the ability to block specific songs or artists.

Initially launched in the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, Spotify plans to roll out the feature to Canada and other parts of Europe and South America soon.

guarantee equitable access for any family wishing to create a Spotify account for their children

— Barry NevinSpotify's director of product, Barry Nevin, highlighted the aim of inclusivity with the new service.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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