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Spotify is introducing a stricter verification process for its Premium Family plans to curb account sharing outside the household. According to an updated support page from the company, members may now be asked to confirm they live under the same roof as the plan manager through an in-person QR code check. [1][2]
Under the new system, a pop-up prompt directs the member to scan a dynamic QR code displayed on the account manager's device, which changes every few seconds to deter remote sharing. Users are given a seven-day window to complete the scan; failing to do so bars them from joining any other Family or Duo plan for 12 months, though they remain eligible for an Individual plan. [2]
The tighter rules mirror industry-wide crackdowns, such as Netflix restricting access strictly to members within the same home. For Spotify, the effort comes as streaming platforms face pressure from rising operating expenses and push to capture direct subscription revenue. [2]
Spotify revealed the new family plan verification process on an updated support page. The streaming service may ask some Premium Family members to verify that they live with the person managing their plan, using a QR code check that requires both people to be in the same place.
via TechSpot