Spotify is coming to United's seatback screens
The streaming service's entire library of content will be available in the air.
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United Airlines brings full Spotify streaming to seatback displays using Starlink internet
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United Airlines is rolling out native Spotify apps to seatback screens across flights equipped with Starlink satellite internet. The airline says nearly half of its daily departures now feature Starlink connectivity, which allows passengers to access Spotify's full catalog of music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly in flight. [2][1]
Passengers connect by linking their phones to the onboard Wi-Fi and scanning a QR code displayed on the seatback screen. This automatically loads their personal Spotify profile, playlists, and home screen without requiring an inflight internet pass, as Wi-Fi access for Spotify is free. The interface resembles Spotify's tablet app and lets travelers watch video podcasts or music videos directly on the larger seatback display rather than on their phones. [2][1]
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Spotify is coming to United Airlines seatbacks — with help from Starlink
United has built a custom, native Spotify app for seatback displays, allowing passengers to log directly in to their personal accounts and stream their own libraries, playlists, and video podcasts while flying 35,000 feet in the air. The new integration is being powered by Starlink's satellite Wi-Fi, which is currently being installed throughout United's entire…
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