Spotify is enforcing Family plan eligibility with QR code verification, and failing to complete it on time locks you out for a full year.
The mechanic is not technically sophisticated. Users receive a prompt, scan a QR code to confirm they share a household, and either pass or lose access. The consequence window is what makes this aggressive, not the method.
The full piece breaks down exactly how the timer works, what triggers the prompt, and whether the workarounds people are already posting actually hold up. Worth reading before your family plan hits the check.
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