Google plans to support Connect device selection into the default Android media player, giving users a more fully featured audio experience.
Google announced that in the future , you will be able to tap the source indicator in the top right corner of the media player to connect to any compatible Spotify Connect devices. This means that you can easily turn your phone into a Spotify remote, all without having to open the app itself when you’re already listening to a song.
If you're a Spotify user, what you might have noticed missing from the new Android media player is that despite most features being present, there isn't the ability to toggle audio through Spotify Connect devices. Spotify connect devices use different technology and offer benefits such as increased battery life of the connected device, higher quality playback, seamless playback when switching devices, and more. While this can currently be done from the Spotify app, being able to switch devices from the built-in Android media player will make things even more convenient, with easy access from the notification panel and lock screen.
The way that feature work is by utilizing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and (if your device has it) ultra-wideband (UWB). Together, these technologies identify which speakers are closest to you and which make the most sense for playback at a given time. There is also context-awareness that analyzes how you use your device and which devices you’re most likely to want to connect to.
As you might expect, this could become pretty interesting over time, the same way that Android's current connected features like Fast Pair and Nearby Share work and have evolved over time.
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