Spotify Launches Free Managed Accounts for Kids in the US - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Services & Software > Streaming Services This option is now open to any parent with a Spotify account. These accounts are no longer just for premium account holders. Parents in the US will no longer have to pay for a premium Spotify family subscription to set up a managed account for their kids, as the music streaming giant has made it free for all. On Wednesday, the company announced the immediate expansion of free managed accounts across all subscription plans, which will also include the year-end Wrapped feature for younger music fans. Parents with a Spotify subscription — on any tier — can create a free managed account for their kids. Designed for music streaming, the accounts exclude podcasts and video content. This option is now available in the US, UK, France, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands, with plans to add it for more customers globally, including Canada, Europe and South