To turn off video on Spotify permanently, use the new universal video controls that rolled out globally in April 2026 to all users regardless of their plan. These settings let you disable all video content, including Canvas loops and music videos, across mobile, desktop, and web apps so you can listen without visual distractions or excessive data use, and they apply universally across every device logged into your account. If you need to stop playback entirely instead, you can turn off Spotify to close the app and end your session, or you can stop Discord from pausing Spotify if voice chats keep interrupting your music.
How to turn off video on Spotify with the new universal controls
Spotify’s April 2026 update introduced a dedicated video controls section that replaces the old per-song toggle button, which is now gone. Instead of muting audio or using volume mixers, you can switch off video types at the account level. Once you set your preferences, they sync to all your devices automatically, but if the changes aren’t appearing you may need to log out of Spotify on all devices to force a fresh sync. This is the only method that permanently stops Canvas loops and music videos from playing.
Turn off video on Spotify mobile and tablet
- Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
- Select "Settings and privacy."
- Tap "Content and display."
- Under "Videos and Canvas," toggle off the options you want to disable.
This stops both looping Canvas artwork and full music videos from appearing during playback. You can turn off video on Spotify to save mobile data and avoid visual clutter while you focus on the music.
Turn off video on Spotify desktop
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Choose "Settings."
- Under "Display," locate the "Videos and Canvas" toggles.
- Switch off the desired options.
These changes apply immediately and will carry over to your mobile and web sessions. You can turn off video on Spotify to keep your desktop workspace distraction-free and reduce bandwidth usage.
Turn off video on the Spotify web player
- Go to your account page at Spotify.com.
- Click "Settings."
- Under "Videos and Canvas," switch off the options you want.
The web player respects the same universal settings as the apps. You can turn off video on Spotify to ensure a consistent audio-only experience no matter which browser or device you use.
Family Plan managers: control video for members
If you manage a Family Plan, you can adjust video settings for each member individually.
On mobile
- Tap your profile picture.
- Select "Your Premium."
- Under "Subscription," tap "Manage."
- Choose a plan member.
- Under "Videos and Canvas," switch off the desired settings.
On the web
- Go to your account page.
- Under "Subscription," click "Manage members."
- Select a plan member.
You can turn off video on Spotify for each family member to tailor their listening experience and prevent unexpected data charges from video content.
What you can’t turn off and extra data‑saving tips
Video advertisements cannot be turned off, even with the new controls. On the free, ad-supported plan, Canvas visuals may still appear with audio ads. For additional data savings, enable Data Saver mode by going to "Settings and privacy" > "Data-saving and offline" > "Data saver." This reduces data usage by showing fewer images and disabling Canvas visuals. Data Saver also offers an "Audio-only streaming" option for video podcasts, ensuring only audio is streamed or downloaded. You can turn off video on Spotify to maximize these data-saving benefits while keeping your listening uninterrupted.
