How can I change MacBook Pro F8 key's default app to Spotify?

Hi everyone,


This issue have been previously asked to the community here: Change Default Music Player - Apple Community


But there was no solution provided in there and the topic was locked.


So basically, I'd like to change the default behaviour of the F8 key (Which is the play button) to open Spotify, not Apple Music. Where do I change it? Thanks in advance.



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Original Title: Change the default app on F8 key

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Aug 6, 2025 04:24 AM

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Aug 6, 2025 11:16 AM in response to koklucinar

koklucinar wrote:

Hi everyone,

This issue have been previously asked to the community here: Change Default Music Player - Apple Community

But there was no solution provided in there and the topic was locked.

So basically, I'd like to change the default behaviour of the F8 key (Which is the play button) to open Spotify, not Apple Music. Where do I change it? Thanks in advance.


see if there is anything here


How to use the function keys on your Mac


Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support


Use keyboard function keys on Mac - Apple Support



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