Ah interesting question. This thread implies that there can be a war between apps fighting for control https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Media-

Ah interesting question. This thread implies that there can be a war between apps fighting for control https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Media-keys-no-longer-work/td-p/807591. https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Windows/Media-keys-.... I've never really used the media keys, so have no idea how it really works in practice. Might have a play when I get home later.