According to the research, it has been proved that extensive use of social media apps on mobile phones and other devices can lead to depression, loneliness, and other diseases in teenagers. Therefore, it is important to keep a check on the screen time per app of your child. Talking specifically about Spotify, it is not counted in the screen time until its display is showing up on the relevant device.
This blog will discuss:
- What is Screen Time?
- Does Spotify Count as Screen Time?
- How Many Types of Screen Time Are There?
What is Screen Time?
The time spent using a device with a screen is called screen time. These devices include TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, etc. The time spent playing games, browsing, reading e-books, and working on the laptop would be considered screen time. We often use this term when discussing the health issues caused by these devices.
Screen Time Recommendations by Different Age Groups:
| Babies | 0-18 months | None |
| Toddlers | 18-24 months | < 1-hour |
| Children | 2-5 years | < 2 hours |
| Kids and Teens | 6-17 years | 2 hours |
| Teens and Adults | 18 & up | 3-4 hours |
Does Spotify Count as Screen Time?
No, Spotify will not be counted as screen time unless you are actually using it. For instance, if the user is listening to music or podcasts on Spotify off-screen then it will not be counted as screen time. But, if the user is doing activities like creating playlists, changing songs, searching for a song, etc then all the time taken for these activities will be considered as screen time.
How Many Types of Screen Time Are There?
Depending on the type of activities, types of screen time are elaborated below:
- Passive Screen Time: The time spent in activities in which the user is not directly interacting or engaging with the device like playing music or TV in the background while doing some other main activity would be called passive screen time.
- Active Screen Time: The time spent in activities in which the user is directly engaged with the device such as playing games on pc, watching TV, and so on, would be considered active screen time.
- Work and Educational Screen Time: When the user uses the screen for work-related purposes, this type of screen time will be called work screen time. It includes activities like checking for emails, attending virtual meetings, or completing other tasks. Similarly, the time spent on activities like learning a new language, making assignments, taking online classes, etc would be called educational screen time.
- Entertainment Screen Time: When the screen is used for the sake of entertainment, this type of screen time is called entertainment screen time. It includes activities like using social media, playing video games, watching videos, etc.
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Conclusion
Spotify does not count the screen time when its app is not displaying on the screen or its view is hidden. However, active screen time should be monitored to protect your teens from excessive use, which ultimately leads to health issues. This write-up discussed screen time, its type, and more specifically about Spotify screen time.
