While the complete freedom to set default apps on iOS is still a few years away, Apple seems more inclined than ever before to move in this direction. If the ability to change the default browser and mail app in iOS 14 was a sign of something big to come, the out of the blue option to set Spotify as the default music app in iOS 14.5 or later on iPhone and iPad surely shows that Apple is moving in the right direction. Over 300 million active users of the leading music streaming app are going to be happy. Whether you are a loyal Spotify user or just wish to change the default music app on your iPhone and iPad, let me help you get started.

Before trying out the quick steps, keep in mind a couple of important things.

  • Only Works When Using Siri
  • Do You Still Have to Add “Spotify” to the Command?
  • Make Spotify the iPad/iPhone Default with iOS 14.5 or Later

Only Works When Using Siri

In the typical Apple fashion, the tech giant has kept the option to change the default music app on iOS 14.5 slightly under the wraps. Interestingly, there is no toggle inside the Settings app to set a music app as the preferred choice. So, how does it work?

Do You Still Have to Add “Spotify” to the Command?

It’s worth pointing out that you could already play Spotify music using Siri, you were forced to add “Spotify” in your command. For instance, you had to say something like, “Hey Siri, play my workout playlist on Spotify.” “Hey Siri, play Justin Bieber songs on Spotify.” To say the least, it didn’t always seem convenient. 

  • To get going, invoke Siri on your iPhone either by pressing the side/home/power button of your iPhone or iPad or using the “Hey Siri” command.

Set Default Music App on iPhone and iPad

So, that’s the way you can set Spotify as your default music app on iOS and iPadOS. As is always the case with the beta version, this feature doesn’t always work as expected. However, once Apple releases iOS 14.5 officially, I hope it becomes stable. Besides, I would want Apple to add a separate toggle/option in the same line as the browser/mail app for better control.