Will Apple TV ever get Spotify?

[kristoffer4]

What are the chances of this happening?
Apple TV got Netflix so I guess it is not completly unlikely.

 

[chenks]

There would have to be will on both sides for it to happen.
The question would be though, is Spotify really something that you would want on a TV ?

 

[bpaluzzi]

I think the first step should be to get AirPlay working on the desktop version of Spotify. The iOS version has it, but not the desktop. Could eliminate some of the need to have it directly on the AppleTV.

 

[steve-p]

There would have to be will on both sides for it to happen.
The question would be though, is Spotify really something that you would want on a TV ?

I don't see why not. My AV receiver has it built in. You don't have to have the TV on to listen to music through Apple TV.

 

[kristoffer4]

I think the first step should be to get AirPlay working on the desktop version of Spotify. The iOS version has it, but not the desktop. Could eliminate some of the need to have it directly on the AppleTV.

You can do that via airfoil.🙂

 

[chenks]

I don't see why not. My AV receiver has it built in. You don't have to have the TV on to listen to music through Apple TV.

then why even have an appletv?
you could simply stream spotify from existing devices to your AV receiver (ie mac, pc, laptop etc).

 

[steve-p]

then why even have an appletv?
you could simply stream spotify from existing devices to your AV receiver (ie mac, pc, laptop etc).

Because of all the other reasons to have an Apple TV. Airplay, movie rental, playing video using home sharing, etc.

 

[chenks]

Because of all the other reasons to have an Apple TV. Airplay, movie rental, playing video using home sharing, etc.

But you already said your AV receiver has it built-in, so why would YOU need it on AppleTV?

As I said, Spotify would need to want it just as much as Apple would. You may find that Spotify would need to negotiate new licensing terms to have content played on a TV.

 

[steve-p]

But you already said your AV receiver has it built-in, so why would YOU need it on AppleTV?

As I said, Spotify would need to want it just as much as Apple would. You may find that Spotify would need to negotiate new licensing terms to have content played on a TV.

I don't need it, and I never said I did. Others might find it useful though.

As for renegotiating rights for a TV (press release):

Spotify can be operated from any television screen connected to Onkyo’s home cinema receivers. With a few simple clicks on your remote you’re given onscreen access to your own playlists as well as your “What’s new” and “Starred” lists. You’ll also be able to explore further to browse artists, albums and tracks.

It's an audio service. Why would it make any difference if it's on a TV or not? On the AV receiver there is a TV out with a user interface. Apple TV would be no different.

 

[chenks]

It's an audio service. Why would it make any difference if it's on a TV or not? On the AV receiver there is a TV out with a user interface. Apple TV would be no different.

you'd be surprised on the oddities of rights ownership and licensing.
just look at Hulu and the many attempts they've made to restrict access.

 

[kristoffer4]

But you already said your AV receiver has it built-in, so why would YOU need it on AppleTV?

As I said, Spotify would need to want it just as much as Apple would. You may find that Spotify would need to negotiate new licensing terms to have content played on a TV.

They already do it on the boxee box so I don't think they would have to renegoiate.