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Spotify: Music & Podcasts
AndroidTurn on the TV and listen to music and podcasts on Android TV. Stream millions of songs, curated playlists, podcasts, and video podcasts. Control playback with your remote or phone. Premium features include ad-free listening and hosting a Jam for friends.
Quick Verdict
Best for: Streaming music and podcasts on your TV
What It Means For You
Listening activity is collected to personalize recommendations, and Firebase Analytics tracks basic usage patterns. Data is not shared with third-party advertisers. Users stay in control of their account and listening history.
Quick Verdict
Best for: Streaming music and podcasts on your TV
What It Means For You
Listening activity is collected to personalize recommendations, and Firebase Analytics tracks basic usage patterns. Data is not shared with third-party advertisers. Users stay in control of their account and listening history.
Method and Limitations
Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.
Findings (12)
Data Security
2 totalNetwork Security
4 totalCode Security
2 totalPrivacy
2 totalThird-Party Risk
1 totalPermission Usage
1 totalThird-Party Services
Security Strengths
- ✓Proper SSL/TLS implementation with no custom bypasses
- ✓All API endpoints use HTTPS
- ✓Backups correctly disabled
- ✓Access tokens stored in memory only
- ✓SQL injection prevention with parameterized statements
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Context Tags
Package
com.spotify.tv.android
Version
1.123.3 (versionCode: 2230300)
Analysis Date
Mar 5, 2026
Classes Analyzed
3,503
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Recommendation: Trustworthy
Key Findings
Data Security - 3 findings (1 high, 1 medium, 1 info)
Network Security - 4 findings (2 medium, 2 info)
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 2 findings (2 low)
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
Spotify collects listening activity, usage patterns, and device identifiers to personalize the user experience and support service improvements. Firebase Analytics records which features users access and how frequently.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Data is not shared with advertising networks. The following services receive limited technical information to support core functionality, crash reporting, and platform integration:
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Google Play Services
- Google Cast TV SDK
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 89/100 |
| Privacy | 99/100 |
| Data Security | 93/100 |
| Network Security | 96/100 |
| Code Safety | 97/100 |
| Data Collection | 99/100 |
| Data Sharing | 100/100 |
| User Control | 99/100 |
Positive Security Features
No specific positive security practices were identified for this version.
Areas for Improvement
- How some account data is stored on the device could be hardened to reduce risk if a device is lost or accessed by an unauthorized person.
- A few network connection settings could be tightened to better protect data as it travels between the device and Spotify's servers.
- Some minor configuration choices fall short of current best practices for TV app security.
About This Analysis
Scores are generated through automated static analysis of the app's compiled code and configuration files. Results reflect the app's security and privacy posture at the time of the analysis.
App Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | com.spotify.tv.android |
| Version | 1.123.3 (build 2230300) |
| Scan Date | 2026-03-05 |
| Platform | Android TV |
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