Yeah, for some reason, after the newest UI update, changing the volume from another device is broken… AGAIN. Good thing I use spotify like that only 90% of the time.

I sure do love using services I pay for…

  • Observer1199@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Is there anything preventing you from using any of their competitors? I paid for Spotify for years and there were always things that annoyed me but I didn’t think there were any alternatives that would be better. Turns out there are choices and IMO better ones.

    • Presi300@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Playing from another device is the main thing for me, as it’s very convenient… I am also in a “family” plan with a few of my friends and pay a fraction of what a regular premium subscription costs… It’s all just convenience, really.

      E: Also, besides tidal, do they really have any serious competition?

      • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Youtube Music, with the obvious disadvantage of Google’s involvement.

      • Rexelpitlum@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Switched to Deezer lately after getting annoyed of features being removed or worsened.

        Deezer is roughly comparable to Spotify. And at least I am not supporting the near-monopolist now.

    • Cris16228@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      1 month ago

      And you sir, you can share them and be the hero

      Not all capes wear a hero Not al heroes wear a cape

    • Fish [Indiana]@midwest.socialEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Like what? Is there one that functions well and isn’t owned by a megacorporation or billionaire? I haven’t been able to find one.

      I tried Tidal and the app is absolute dogshit.

  • clubb@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    You might want to know that old spotify versions work perfectly.

    Up until I switched to tidal 4 months ago, I was using a version of spotify from August 2023 to avoid all the “tiktokerry” that appeared everywhere. I tested many versions, and the point where the app stops working seems to be somewhere in 2017

      • Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Mobilism is about as good as it gets afaik. Just use the same method as torrenting by only downloading from uploaders with a consistent history of good uploads.

        Spotify is pretty ominous on its own tbh, with its emotional surveillance and motion tracking now being implemented to sell to 3rd parties. I now get targeted with White Claw advertisements after putting on a sad playlist.