In most homes, music is shared. One person plays jazz while cooking, another needs a focus playlist for homework, and someone else wants their own workout mix. Separate subscriptions for each person add up quickly, and a single shared login mixes everyone’s recommendations together. A family music streaming plan solves both problems by giving each person their own account under one subscription, with Hi-Res sound for everyone.
Below we compare the Duo and Family options, explain who each one suits, and cover how to set up accounts for the whole household.
Duo or Family, Sized for Your Home
Both plan types come in a Studio version for streaming and a Sublime version that adds discounts on Hi-Res album purchases. Here is how the four options compare:
| Plan | Accounts | Streaming quality | Discounts on Hi-Res purchases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Duo | 2 | FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz | No |
| Studio Family | Up to 6 | FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz | No |
| Sublime Duo | 2 | FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz | Yes |
| Sublime Family | Up to 6 | FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz | Yes |
Every option includes over 100 million tracks, offline listening and original editorial content, so the choice comes down to how many people are sharing and whether anyone in the house likes to buy and keep albums. A shared music subscription of the right size means nobody pays for space they do not use.
Four Shared Plans for Every Household
Each plan below suits a different kind of home, and all of them deliver lossless family streaming on every account.
Studio Duo
For couples and roommates who mainly stream. Studio Duo gives two people separate, personal accounts on one subscription. Each person keeps their own library, playlists and recommendations, and both can listen in Hi-Res on any of the apps, including offline. It is the simplest way for two people in the same home to upgrade their sound together.
Studio Family
For larger households with different tastes. Studio Family covers up to six accounts, so parents, teenagers and anyone else living at home each get their own space. Kids can build playlists for school and sports while parents keep their own listening history clean. Everyone streams the same studio-quality FLAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
Sublime Duo
For two collectors who also buy music. Sublime Duo includes everything in Studio Duo and adds discounts on Hi-Res album purchases from the download store. It suits couples who stream day to day but like to own their favorite albums as files they can keep.
Sublime Family
For music-loving families who build a collection. Sublime Family pairs up to six accounts with the same purchase discounts. If more than one person in the house buys albums regularly, the savings on Hi-Res purchases make this the most complete shared plan.
Setting Up Accounts for Everyone
Getting started takes a few minutes. The plan holder subscribes, then invites each member by email from their account settings. Once an invitation is accepted, that person signs in with their own account and has full access on phones, tablets, computers and compatible hi-fi systems. Members need to live in the same household, and each account stays personal and separate, so one person’s listening never shapes another’s recommendations.
To make the most of the plan, set up offline downloads on each phone for car trips and commutes, and connect the app to your living room speakers through Chromecast or AirPlay so the whole family can enjoy Hi-Res together.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Count your listeners first. Two people fit a Duo plan; three to six people need a Family plan.
- Think about buying albums. If anyone in the house likes to own music, a Sublime plan pays off through purchase discounts.
- Use separate accounts. Personal accounts keep each person’s recommendations accurate and their playlists separate.
- Start with the free month. Studio plans come with a free first month, so the whole household can try them before committing.
Wrapping Up
A shared plan is the easiest way to give everyone at home better sound without juggling separate bills. Studio Duo and Studio Family cover streaming for two or up to six people, while Sublime Duo and Sublime Family add discounts for those who like to buy albums. Pick the size that fits your home and enjoy a hi-res music plan for the whole family with a personal account for every listener.
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