diff --git a/source/_components/media_player.spotify.markdown b/source/_components/media_player.spotify.markdown
index e0c13f633b3..f6b1cfe51e4 100644
--- a/source/_components/media_player.spotify.markdown
+++ b/source/_components/media_player.spotify.markdown
@@ -18,10 +18,15 @@ The `spotify` media player platform allows you to control [Spotify](https://www.
 
 ## {% linkable_title Prerequisites %}
 
-- Spotify Premium account.
-- Spotify Application, properly configured.
+- Spotify account.
+- Spotify Application, properly configured
+
+<p class='note'>
+Controlling the Spotify component (pause, play, next, etc) requires a Premium account. If you do not have a Premium account, the component in the frontend will not show the controls.
+</p>
 
 To create the required Spotify Application:
+
 - Login to [Spotify Developer](https://developer.spotify.com)
 - Visit the [My Applications](https://developer.spotify.com/my-applications/#!/applications) page
 - Select **Create An App**. Enter any name and description. Once your application is created, view it and copy your **Client ID** and **Client Secret**, which are used in the Home Assistant configuration file.