Spotify family accounts will now have parental control functions, where the account owner can turn explicit content on or off. This means that users who have the filter turned on will not be able to access explicit music or change the settings. Previously, the ability to filter explicit music was integrated into each account, but now primary users on a family account can toggle the filter on or off for other family members.
The new feature for Spotify family accounts will give parents more control as to what content their child can listen to. This offers primary account holders more control over a family-based account. The company indicates that the feature will initially be available in Ireland, it will then be subsequently rolled out to other countries.
Parent-Controlled Music Streaming
Spotify Family Accounts Can Now Filter for Explicit Music
Trend Themes
1. Parental-controlled Music Streaming - As more parents become concerned about their children's music consumption, there is an opportunity for music streaming companies to integrate parental control functions into their services.
2. Family Account Customization - Allowing primary users on a family account to customize settings for other family members presents an opportunity for companies to offer greater control to account owners.
3. Filtering Explicit Content - As more companies offer the ability to filter explicit content, there is an opportunity for innovation in the development of advanced filtering mechanisms and features.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - As music streaming becomes more ubiquitous, introducing parental control features may be a differentiating factor for companies in a crowded industry.
2. Technology - As technology continues to develop, there will be opportunities to create more advanced and effective filtering mechanisms that can be applied across multiple industries and platforms.
3. Parental Control Services - Offering parental control services specifically targeted towards music streaming platforms presents an opportunity for companies to focus on a niche market.