The long-awaited feature provides a floating access to playback controls, making it more intuitive to use.
The Miniplayer from Spotify: A Long-Awaited Feature
Recently, Spotify has enhanced its desktop application with a Miniplayer, a highly requested feature that allows for easier listening while freeing the user from the constraints of the main application. This marks a significant development in the company’s approach to improving the user experience.
Quick Access to Playback Without Distraction
This new resizable floating window offers easy control over audio settings: track change, playlist selection, volume adjustment, everything is designed for concise and efficient use. The Miniplayer, or to give it its full name, the “Spotify Desktop Miniplayer”, can be launched with a simple click on a square at the bottom end of the application.
A Role That Could Replace Third-Party Apps
With the introduction of this Miniplayer, the need for third-party apps could become obsolete. Platforms like Alfred Spotify Mini Player, Lofi Spotify Mini Player, and SpotMenu have long filled a perceived gap in Spotify’s streaming service for some users. A similar feature has long existed in the Apple Music universe for macOS and Windows.
Initial Rollout for Premium Subscribers
The company announced that the new feature will initially be made available to Premium subscribers, suggesting that it may later reach users of the free tier. If you are a Premium subscriber, lookout for this square icon that will soon appear in the bottom right corner of the desktop application.