Airplay timeout on iOS? v8.4.53

[lbdsgn]

Today I've started to notice that whenever I pause playback while connected to an Airplay device, the Spotify app disconnects from the Airplay device and audio returns to the iPad speakers when I restart playback. Is this a new behavior for the app? A bug? 

Given how many clicks it takes to choose an audio device for playback (a bad interface design choice), this is damned annoying. 

Tech data: 

Premium, USA, iPad Pro, iOS v 11.4 (15F79)
Spotify App v 8.4.53

[xunilhr]

Wow, no replies here? Almost 2 years later and still no fix.

[Onewave]

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@xunilhr wrote:
Wow, no replies here? Almost 2 years later and still no fix.

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I'm using AirPlay instead Spotify Connect, so I can reply to you. Disconnecting from AirPlay device after pause playback is a normal behavior of iOS or macOS. It's done to free Wi-Fi channel, and save battery in case of mobile device.

[xunilhr]

The native Music app on the iPad times out after 10 minutes, which is
expected and acceptable. Spotify times out in as little as 30 seconds. I
often just need to pause for a quick phone call. I then have to reconnect.
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Regards, Allen