Spotify Duo FAQ: 7 Most-Common Questions (Answered)

Spotify Duo is a subscription to Spotify that enables two people living at the same address to experience all the benefits of Spotify Premium, such as ad-free streaming, exclusive content, and offline listening – all of which are provided at a discounted price.

If you are wondering whether Spotify’s Duo plan is for you, then look no further.

In this article, you’ll discover everything that you need to know about Spotify Duo in order to help you decide whether it’s the best choice for you.

Can Two Spotify Duo Listeners Listen at the Same Time?

When you sign up for Spotify Duo, otherwise known as Premium Duo, both listeners are able to listen to music simultaneously.

The Duo plan consists of two separate accounts, meaning that the pair of you will be able to listen to different songs, playlists, and podcasts, all at the same time.

This is one of the best things about the plan – having Spotify Duo will not affect each other’s ability to listen to what they choose.

If one of you happens to be having the best night dancing away to all the latest top hits, but the other wants to chill and check out the latest crime podcast, there is little need to worry because both of these options can happen at the same time.

Is Spotify Duo Only for Couples?

Spotify duo is designed for two individuals that currently reside at the same address.

The plan’s name may give the connotation of it being a couples-only service, but fortunately, this isn’t the case.

You do not need to be a couple to sign up for the Spotify Duo plan – no romance is required – the only requirement is that you are currently living under the same roof.

This allows not only couples but roommates and family alike to be able to enjoy the benefits of a reduced monthly bill yet with all of the features of a full premium subscription.

How to get Spotify Duo Without Living Together?

Unfortunately, the sole condition that needs to be met in order to sign up for Spotify Duo is for both people to be able to prove that they are living together.

Therefore, if you aren’t currently roommates, there is no real way to sign up for Spotify’s duo plan.

In order to sign up, you will need proof of residency, be it a utility bill or a bank statement, in order for you to be accepted for the Duo plan.

If you do not have the proof needed for the requirements to be met, you will not be able to sign up to have a Premium Duo subscription.

Spotify also routinely asks members of the Duo plan to re-verify their current address.

This means, even if you sign up to Spotify Duo while living with someone and the application is approved, but then later on your home address differs from one another, your subscription will be canceled once you are asked to re-verify your addresses.

Although having to re-verify your address sounds quite tedious, it ensures that only those living together are able to benefit from the discounted subscription bill.

Does Spotify Duo Track your Location?

Generally speaking, Spotify Duo is unable to track your location.

As you know, when you initially sign up for Spotify Duo you will be required to prove that you are living at the same address.

At this time, Spotify is able to use location data from the device that you are using at the initial stages of subscribing to the plan in order to verify your address.

Location data can be provided through the use of third-party apps such as Google Maps, or when location services are enabled within the Spotify app.

Spotify needs this proof that you are living at the same location as the other person who is signed up for the Duo subscription in order to verify the subscription and prevent fraud.

Once the address has been verified and you are accepted to the Duo plan, Spotify is no longer able to track your location unless you are asked to re-verify your address.

For other privacy-related questions, check out our articles “Should Spotify have access to my camera?” and “Should Spotify have access to my microphone?”

Is Spotify Duo Set Up as Two Separate Accounts?

Spotify Duo is most definitely set up as two separate accounts, the only thing that is joined is the bill.

The Duo users will have full access to their own individual Premium accounts, with their individual listening habits unable to affect each other’s library.

As Spotify Chief Alex Norström is quoted to say:

“With two individual Premium accounts, you can both listen independently, uninterrupted, and get all of your personalized playlists and features tailored just for you. We are thrilled to bring this unique Spotify Premium plan to even more markets around the world.”

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Both Duo subscribers within the plan will be able to listen to music simultaneously across multiple different devices on their individual accounts.

That being said, both parties have the option to listen to a pretty cool feature named ‘Duo Mix’.

• Duo Mix is a tailored playlist that blends both of your listening habits together and can be accessed from either account.
• Although you have two separate accounts, Duo Mix allows you to feel like your accounts are more connected, if that’s what you want.

It’s worth being aware that the process of setting up Spotify Duo can only be completed by one individual from the couple.

This means the bill comes out as one payment from the main account holder, and you are left to split the bill between the pair of you in whichever way you deem appropriate.

If you’re looking to apply to Spotify Duo for you and your partner, a friend, or even a family member, then all you have to do is follow the steps below:

1. To begin with, either sign up for Spotify or log in to an existing Spotify account.
2. Navigate to your ‘Accounts’ page in order to change your current subscription plan.
3. Now you need to ask the other person to join by either emailing the invite link to them or WhatsApping it to them.
4. Once they have accepted your invitation, you will both need to verify that you are currently residing under the same roof.

If you already have Spotify Premium and you’re worried about losing any playlists you’ve spent years creating, then don’t panic.

Changing your subscription from a solo Premium account and joining it to another person by signing up to Spotify Duo will not affect any data on your initial account.

You will be able to access all of your favorite podcasts and content that you originally had, including any music you have downloaded for offline use.

How much Cheaper is Spotify Duo for Two Users?

When two people sign up for Spotify Duo, the main bill will be priced at $12.99. Considering Spotify Premium will cost individuals $9.99 per month, this means a massive saving of nearly $7 ($3.50 each if you are splitting separately).

Not to mention that even if you both already had Premium accounts, the minute you sign up to Spotify Duo you will receive one month of listening for free.

When the savings are this huge, there’s little to no excuse not to reap the benefits by signing up for Spotify Duo if you are eligible.

Are Spotify Duo Accounts Ad-Free?

Spotify Duo, like Spotify Premium, is completely ad-free. Once you have signed up to Duo, both parties will have access to ad-free listening as part of the subscription.

This means no annoying visual or audio ad breaks that can ruin the mood, only a pure uninterrupted music experience.

An ad-free and on-demand listening experience is a fundamental aspect of becoming a Premium member with Spotify and, as you have learned, Spotify Duo subscribers are no exception.

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