You can share Spotify music or podcasts while on call using FaceTime’s SharePlay function. Songs that play at random when on FaceTime can be bothersome, even if this amazing function allows you to listen to music with your pals. We’ll demonstrate how to disable Spotify SharePlay automatically today. Let’s begin!
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What is Facetime’s Automatic SharePlay and How Can I Turn Off Spotify SharePlay?
During FaceTime sessions, you can share games, movies, and music in real time with other people via Automatic SharePlay. All you have to do is make sure the media file or app is compatible with the feature. Other callers will immediately join in and view the content at the same time if one person starts SharePlay.
when it is a fantastic feature, not everyone enjoys Spotify’s ability to play music automatically when on FaceTime and receiving a barrage of notifications. To guarantee that your calls are never cut off, follow these steps to turn off SharePlay.
Note: Some functions listed in the article may not function since different iOS versions offer different functionalities. On iOS 17.3, the following techniques were tested.
Method 1: Stop SharePlay in FaceTime
If Spotify starts playing while you are on a FaceTime chat with your pals, you can always stop SharePlay. To do the same, take the following actions:
Option 1: On iPhone/iPad
- In an ongoing FaceTime call with Spotify shareplaying, tap on Share.
- Press “End SharePlay.”
- The SharePlay will end if you choose End Only for Me or End for Everyone.
Option 2: On Mac
- Choose the green SharePlay icon from the menu bar when having a FaceTime call.
- Click the X button next to any media content under Currently Playing to end sharing.
- To disable SharePlay on your Mac, choose End Only for Me or End for Everyone.
Method 2: Turn off Spotify’s Playback
To prevent your songs from playing automatically during a FaceTime conversation, you may also explicitly turn off Spotify’s Autoplay option.
- Open Spotify Tap your profile image, then choose Settings and Privacy.
- Disable the Autoplay similar content toggle under Playback.
Method 3: Turn Off Spotify Shareplay From Settings
Turning off Spotify’s option in Settings is one of the greatest ways to prevent automatic SharePlay from ever playing during FaceTime sessions.
- Go to Settings, select FaceTime, then SharePlay.
- Disable the Spotify toggle.
Method 4: Disable via Privacy & Content Limitations
Additionally, you can disable SharePlay from your iPhone’s privacy settings:
Option 1: On iPhone/iPad
- Select Content & Privacy Restrictions after opening Settings and tapping Screen Time.
- Turn off the SharePlay toggle after tapping on Allowed Apps
Option 2: On Mac
- Select System Settings/Preferences from the Apple menu
- Choose Content & Privacy from the Screen Time menu
- Select Done after clicking on App Restrictions and turning off the Allow SharePlay toggle.
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