{
  "id": 15765908,
  "title": "Spotify wants proof you live with your Family plan members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/spotify-wants-proof-you-live-with-your-family-plan-members",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:48:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/spotify-family-plan-qr-code-verification"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spotify is implementing a new verification process for its Family plan members who still live with their family members after moving out. The move comes after the company clarified that the Family subscription requires family members to reside under the same roof. In the United States, Premium Family subscription costs $21.99 per month, allowing up to six accounts to share the expense. However, if a member fails to verify their living situation within seven days of being notified, they will be unable to join a different Family or Duo plan for a period of 12 months. This could significantly impact the cost savings from sharing the subscription. Spotify's Family plan was introduced in October 2014 for five accounts, with an additional $4.99 per month for each extra family member. In 2016, the plan expanded to accommodate six accounts. Previously, Spotify had stated that the Family plan was designed for family members living together, but it appears the company is now enforcing this rule more strictly.",
  "summary": "Spotify’s Family plan QR checks give members seven days to verify their household. Here’s how they work and what happens if you fail.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}