Tired of solo Spotify sessions? Unleash the ultimate collaborative listening experience with friends! Spotify’s Blend already lets you fuse musical tastes with a single friend. But what if you crave a full-blown sonic party? Enter Jam – your ticket to a real-time, collaborative listening experience where everyone gets to DJ. Ready to transform your next hangout into an epic musical journey? This is your guide to creating the perfect Spotify Jam.
Good to know : learn how to create a Blend playlist using Spotify.
Start a Jam on Spotify
Spotify Premium unlocks the ultimate collaborative listening party: Jam! Want to DJ with friends in real-time? You’ll need a Premium subscription to host. But here’s the beat: anyone can join a Jam, even with a free Spotify account! So, if you’re not ready to commit, you can still groove to the same tunes, at the same time, with your crew.
But hold on, there’s a catch! Spotify’s free tier users can join the Jam fun, controlling the playlist like everyone else. However, the music magic only flows from the host’s device. Unless you’re huddled close enough to hear their speakers, it’s a silent party for you. Now, gather your crew in one place, and things change! Jam transforms into a collaborative jukebox, letting everyone add their favorite tracks to soundtrack your hangout.
Want to share the Jam session on a friend’s device? You’ll need Premium for that. No worries if you’re rocking the free version – you can still jump in and listen on your own device! Just be warned, switching to a Jam track on your personal device will automatically boot you from the shared session.
Ready to throw the ultimate listening party? Create a Jam and invite up to 32 friends to vibe with you. But here’s the twist: your crew can become the DJs, searching for tracks and adding them to the playlist – if you, the host, give them the green light. Get ready for a collaborative audio experience where everyone contributes to the sound.
To start your first jam on Spotify, open the mobile app and start playing a track.
Tap on the device icon in theNow Playingbar at the bottom.
SelectStart a Jamat the bottom.
Note : if you want, you can enable the Auto-invite people nearby to Jam option at the top.
Want to turn your favorite playlist into a collaborative music party? Spotify lets you instantly launch a Jam session directly from any playlist. Just find the playlist you want to share, then tap the three magic dots beside the download icon and get ready to rock together!
Craving a curated vibe? HitStart a Jam. This instantly transforms your chosen playlist into the Jam’s core soundtrack, ensuring a consistent flow of tunes you and your friends will love.
Want to DJ with your friends, no matter where they are? Spotify’s got you covered. Fire up the desktop app, get your groove on with a killer track, and then spot that little device icon in the “Now Playing” bar. See it? Awesome. Now, unleash the party potential by clicking “Start Jam” on the right. Get ready to co-create the ultimate playlist!
You can also start a Jam from a playlist page, pressing the three dots, and selectingStart Jam.
Tip : learn how to interact with Spotify DJ for better music recommendations.
Invite Friends to Join Your Jam
Share link
Press theShare Linkbutton to send your Jam’s link on its way via messaging or email apps.
Got a phone? Then sharing is a breeze! Zap links instantly via Quick Share or AirDrop, tailored to your device. Or, for a personal touch, copy and paste the invite link directly to your chosen companions.
Auto-Invite People Nearby
Missed it before? No problem. You can activate it now.
Once active, it automatically sends invites to people on your Wi-Fi or nearby devices with Bluetooth access enabled.
Share QR code
The last option is to share a QR code and have the other people scan it with their device.
If distance is the digital divide, bridge it with a screenshot! Snag a quick image of the code and fire it over through your favorite messaging app.
Only the QR code andShare linkoptions are available in the Spotify desktop app.
FYI : see our tips on how to better manage Spotify downloads on your device.
Add or Remove Songs to Spotify Jam
“Ready to pump up the party? As the Jam’s DJ, you’re in control! Hit theAdd songsbutton and unleash your musical genius on the playlist.”
Ready to amplify your Jam session? Spotify doesn’t just play your favorites; it anticipates them. Dive into personalized suggestions, or blaze your own trail and unearth hidden gems. Found a track that’s pure fire? Hit that+button and instantly inject it into the collective groove.
Once they are added, the host’s profile picture will appear next to the songs they’ve added.
Want to keep your Jam session under control? By default, everyone’s a DJ, able to tweak the queue, skip tracks, and even pause the music. But if you’re the host and want to reign supreme over the playlist, simply tap your profile pic on the Jam card to lock down those controls!
Press onGuest settings.
Disable the option at the bottom.
Mobile users, take control! Hosts and guests alike can now effortlessly Shuffle tracks, Repeat favorites, and even set a Timer, all from the palm of your hand.
As the host on desktop, your control is in the mix! While you can’t directly add songs to the queue, you’re the DJ with the power to skip to a new vibe chosen by Spotify. Want to crowdsource the playlist? Flip on the “Let others change what’s playing” switch and let your guests take over the aux!
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