Spotify now lets everyone turn off videos across music and podcasts

If you find Spotify's videos annoying and just want your music platform to play music, Spotify is finally giving you the option to turn them off. The company is adding new video controls that let you disable all video content in the app, with the update rolling out to all users globally this month.

To access the controls, head to Settings and select "Content and Display" on mobile or "Display" on desktop. Previously, this kind of control was only available as a parental feature for younger users. Now Spotify is extending it to Premium and Basic subscribers across all plans, as well as users on its free tier.

There are three separate toggles to work with. The first is the existing Canvas toggle, which disables the short-looping autoplay videos that play in the background while a track is playing. The second is a brand-new toggle that specifically turns off access to all music videos. The third disables all other video content on the platform, including podcast videos and vertical video clips. Together, the three controls let you dial back Spotify's video presence as much or as little as you like, right down to a fully audio-only experience.

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Worth noting that the toggles won't affect video ads, and some ads will continue to display Canvas-like motion visuals. Additionally, those managing a Spotify Family Plan can apply the controls to each individual member on the subscription. Once video is disabled for a specific member, that person will no longer be able to switch to a video version of a song or podcast on their own.

Over the years, Spotify has ramped up video integration in the app, from Canvas video loops to video podcasts, music videos, and 30-second vertical artist clips. While the company says over 70% of its users want video content to enhance their experience, the remaining users wanted a fix. That said, availability may vary by region and account, so if the toggles haven't appeared yet, try updating the app and checking your settings over the next few days.