If you are the owner of a Boxee Box, you might be pleased to hear that Spotify has now landed on your device and is available through a new Spotify app just released on the Boxee Box platform.
If you are not familiar with Boxee Box, it’s a device that allows you to stream many of your favourite TV shows and movies from the Internet and shows them on your TV. Now, if you are a Premium Spotify subscriber, you can also enjoy streaming music directly through your Boxee Box.
Features and Benefits of Spotify on Boxee Box
The integration of Spotify into Boxee Box brings a plethora of benefits to users. Firstly, it allows for seamless streaming of Spotify’s vast music library directly to your TV, transforming your living room into a concert hall. This is particularly advantageous for social gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying high-quality music in a more immersive environment. The app supports all the features that Spotify Premium offers, including ad-free listening, high-quality audio streaming, and offline playback.
Moreover, the user interface of the Spotify app on Boxee Box is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. It allows users to easily navigate through their playlists, discover new music, and enjoy curated playlists and recommendations based on their listening habits. This integration essentially turns your TV into a powerful music hub, complementing the video streaming capabilities of Boxee Box.
Limitations and Workarounds
However, there is one restriction that could cause a few problems for some users: on Boxee Box, Spotify users are unable to edit their Spotify playlists. Boxee VP of Marketing Andrew Kippen explains:
“There’s bound to be people who aren’t as happy that you can’t edit playlists or do searches on the app. But, we really wanted to train them to realize that they shouldn’t be doing that stuff on their TV anyways,”
While this limitation might seem inconvenient, it is important to note that the primary purpose of the Spotify app on Boxee Box is to enhance the music listening experience rather than manage playlists. Users can still create and edit playlists on their mobile devices or computers, which can then be accessed and played through the Boxee Box. This approach encourages users to use their TVs for what they are best suited for: consuming content rather than managing it.
Additionally, the inability to perform searches directly on the app can be mitigated by using Spotify’s robust recommendation algorithms and curated playlists. Users can discover new music and enjoy a continuous stream of songs without the need to manually search for each track.
The new Boxee Spotify App should be available now, and Boxee users that can’t already see the Spotify App are requested by Boxee Box to sign out and then back into their accounts, which should make Spotify pop up in the list of featured apps.
The addition of Spotify to Boxee Box significantly enhances the device’s functionality, making it a more versatile entertainment hub. While there are some limitations, the overall benefits of having access to Spotify’s extensive music library on your TV far outweigh the drawbacks. This integration is a testament to the evolving landscape of home entertainment, where devices are increasingly becoming multi-functional, catering to a wide range of user preferences and needs.
Source: Venture Beat
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