Google Assistant has long integrated with Spotify for music and playlists, but now podcasts join the lineup. Enjoy seamless playback of your favorite episodes using simple voice commands.
This update works across smart speakers and displays like Nest Audio, Nest Hub, and Google Home Mini. Use the same voice commands you know for music and playlists to launch podcasts.
It's a boon for smart home enthusiasts and all Android users alike. Voice controls function via the Assistant menu on any phone or tablet with the Spotify app installed.
Announced today on For the Record, the feature rolls out to all Google Assistant users. Start new episodes hands-free or resume where you left off as you switch devices effortlessly.
All that's required is a Google Assistant-enabled device and a linked Spotify account.
This timing is perfect, coinciding with the global launch of the Nest Audio smart speaker, drawing more users into the Google Assistant ecosystem at home.
Previously, Google Assistant fully supported only Google Podcasts, limiting options or requiring dual subscriptions across platforms.
As a leading podcast platform, Spotify offers exclusives like The Joe Rogan Experience and The Michelle Obama Podcast. This integration cements Spotify's position as the go-to choice for Google Assistant users.
It's not their first collaboration: last year, Spotify Premium subscribers received a free Google Home Mini.
Great news for Google ecosystem fans, but Apple HomePod owners may feel sidelined. Spotify's integration with HomePod remains unofficial and limited.
Workarounds exist, but no native support yet. HomePod prioritizes Apple Music, though reports suggest alarms with Apple Music are coming soon.
Google Assistant has offered media alarms for some time, now including wake-up podcasts for a personalized start to your day.
