Audi becomes the first automaker to bring Spotify’s fully native app experience directly into its vehicles’ infotainment systems.

Audi is taking in-car entertainment to the next level with the introduction of Spotify’s fully native in-car app. The new integration brings music videos, real-time lyrics, collaborative playlists, and more directly to compatible Audi infotainment systems.

Developed in collaboration with Spotify and automotive software company CARIAD, the app offers a more connected entertainment experience without requiring drivers to connect their smartphones. The announcement marks another step in Audi’s efforts to make its vehicles more intuitive, personalized, and digitally connected.

A new way to experience Spotify in your Audi.

Unlike traditional smartphone-based integrations, the new Spotify app runs directly through the vehicle’s infotainment system using Android Automotive OS. Drivers can access the native Spotify app through the Audi Application Store on supported vehicles, with an interface designed specifically for Audi's displays and controls.

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The app introduces several features that enhance the listening experience:

• Music Videos: Watch supported Spotify music videos on the center MMI display while the vehicle is parked.
• Real-Time Lyrics: Follow synchronized song lyrics directly on the display when parked.
• Spotify Jam: Invite passengers to join a shared listening session by scanning a QR code, allowing everyone to contribute songs to the queue.
• Spotify DJ: Enjoy personalized music selections through Spotify's AI-powered DJ feature, where available.

Together, these features make Spotify more than a music-streaming app, creating an interactive entertainment experience for drivers and passengers alike. Contact our teams to learn more about U.S. availability and compatibility with specific Audi models.

Entertainment designed around driver safety.

Audi's new Spotify integration is designed to adapt automatically to driving conditions. When the vehicle is moving, music videos and real-time lyrics are hidden from the center MMI display to help minimize driver distraction. Sign-in and certain settings functions are also unavailable while driving.

When parked, drivers can access the expanded Spotify experience, including video playback and lyrics, through the center display.

For vehicles equipped with a compatible front passenger display, supported video and lyric features can remain available to passengers while the vehicle is in motion. Available voice controls, including "Hey Audi," provide another way to interact with supported functions while driving.

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Which Audi Models support the new Spotify app?

According to Audi's global announcement, the native Spotify app is intended for supported vehicles built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) and Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architectures, beginning with model year 2026.

The announced lineup includes the Audi A6 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, A5, Q5, and A6. Audi also plans to introduce the integration with the Q7 and Q9 at their respective market launches.

Audi announced October 21, 2026, as the beginning of the rollout across 47 global markets. However, the announcement does not explicitly confirm U.S. availability, and compatibility depends on the vehicle's market, equipment, and software configuration.

The Spotify app itself is free to download through the Audi Application Store, but a Spotify account is required. Subscription features, connectivity, and potential data charges depend on the applicable plan and market.

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From advanced infotainment systems to thoughtfully designed digital features, Audi continues to explore new ways to enhance the driving experience. The native Spotify integration is another example of how the brand is bringing entertainment and convenience together.

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Our teams can help you confirm whether the native Spotify app is available in the U.S. and compatible with a specific vehicle's model year, equipment, and software configuration.