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Microsoft to Integrate Spotify into Windows 11 Focus Sessions

It aims to help workers focus on the task at hand

By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 6, 2021 04:21PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Microsoft on Thursday revealed plans to integrate Spotify into the new Focus Sessions feature for Windows 11. According to The Verge, the initial announcement was made in a video posted on the official Twitter account of Panos Panay, chief product officer for Microsoft. South_agency/Getty Images Focus Sessions creates a focus timer that users can implement to help them work through their tasks while listening to a playlist of music from Spotify. According to the video preview, users can create their own lists of tasks for the day, then set up a session and choose how long they want to work. Plus, breaks can be added to a work session by selecting the option below the focus timer. The maximum amount of time allowed is currently unknown. Users then select a playlist to listen to while working. The playlist in the preview video is pre-built with relaxing music, but it’s unclear if users will be able to make their own playlists or if they'll have to choose from a predetermined selection. lacaosa/Getty Images An additional feature shown but not detailed is Daily Progress, which appears to track how much time a user worked that day and the day before. There’s also a streak counter to the side that counts how many days of work have been completed. It's not known if Spotify is the only music app integrated or if other music services like Apple Play Music also will be available options. Microsoft has yet to release a beta version of Focus Sessions in current builds of Windows 11, however seeing this preview at its current state could suggest it will be coming soon for users to test. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use the Video Editor in Windows 11 How to Use Focus Assist in Windows 11 How to Change Brightness in Windows 11 The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Use Widgets in Windows 11 How to Fix It When Spotify Is Not Working Can Two People Listen to Spotify at the Same Time? Task Manager (What It Is & How to Use It) The 5 Best Windows 11 Features to Know How to Listen to Spotify With Friends The 11 Best Internet Radio Stations of 2022 How to Play Music on Twitch The Best Pomodoro Timers of 2022 How to Share a Spotify Playlist How to Add Spotify to a Roku Device How to Merge Playlists on Spotify Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies