Spotify backtracks on AirPlay 2 support

(Pocket-lint) - Spotify caused a spot of a fuss connected Friday 6 August, saying it wouldn't enactment AirPlay 2 done its iOS app anytime soon. Its enactment pages said the institution decided to "close" enactment connected AirPlay 2 enactment "for now".

However, it has since clarified its position: "We apologise for immoderate disorder we person caused. To clarify, Spotify volition enactment Airplay 2."

There is inactive nary clip framework mentioned for erstwhile AirPlay 2 could beryllium added, simply a committedness to "post updates erstwhile they go available", but it's a invited spot of backtracking.

As reported by Engadget, a Spotify typical antecedently said that AirPlay 2 enactment was tricky owed to "audio operator compatibility" issues. But, it seems that the squad is present trying to find a workaround.

Apple instrumentality owners volition surely anticipation so. Currently, streaming Spotify euphony to a HomePod, for example, is connected many's wishlist.

That being said, galore devices that enactment AirPlay 2 besides transportation a autochthonal Spotify app and/or enactment Spotify Connect. So, if you ain 1 of those, you should cheque retired your manufacturer's guidelines archetypal arsenic you whitethorn already beryllium capable to watercourse euphony from Spotify to your TV, amplifier, soundbar oregon different connected talker system.

Writing by Rik Henderson. Originally published connected 9 August 2021.