Sonos Speakers Get Free Spotify Streaming

Click here to read the full article.

Sonos owners just got access to another source for free music: The smart speaker maker has struck a deal with Spotify to stream Spotify’s free tier to its users, both companies announced Tuesday.

Free Spotify streams are going live on Sonos devices with the latest Sonos software update, which also includes an updated version of the Sonos mobile app with a simplified Spotify navigation. Alternatively, streams can also be started directly from the Spotify app.

More from Variety

• Paying Users Push Tencent Music to Greater Q3 Growth

• Variety to Honor Blair Rich at Inaugural Marketing Visionaries Breakfast

• Spotify Kids: Music Streamer Wants to Lure Family-Plan Subscribers With Purpose-Built App

Once enabled, Sonos owners can access Spotify’s entire catalog, but they won’t be able to stream entire albums on demand. Instead, Spotify’s free tier lets users shuffle between songs (think leanback radio), and access personalized playlists like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mix.

Spotify has had a free tier for years, but previously only made it available on desktop as well as through is mobile app. However, a year ago, Spotify extended support to its free tier to smart speaker supporting its Spotify Connect framework.

Best of Variety

• Emmys Trivia: 20 Surprising Facts From 2019's Nominations

• Listen: Hugh Grant on Why He Would Kill Social Media if He Could

• The Best Gifts for 'Big Bang Theory' Fans

Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.