Hey folks,

We’ve answered some of the most common questions about choosing “Your 2024 Soundtrack”, check them out below!

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With the Spotify lock screen widget, you can easily navigate straight into the app whenever you want at a glance! It is available globally to free and Premium users running iOS 16 or later on iPhone devices.

1- Touch and hold the Lock Screen until the Customize button appears, then tap Customize.

2- Select Lock Screen.

3- Tap Add Widgets.

4- Search for the Spotify app in the supported listed apps, then tap on Spotify.

5- Drag or Tap the widget to add to the Lock Screen.

6- When you're finished, hit the close button, then tap Done.

Note: If you've noticed that the Spotify widget is missing from your iPhone Lock Screen after the Spotify app has updated, keep in mind that that this can sometimes happen to Lock Screen widgets temporarily after specific app updates.

To get the Spotify widget to show up again on your Lock Screen if it's missing after an app update:

1- Open the Spotify app like you normally would by tapping on the app icon from your Home Screen.

2- After opening the app, the Spotify widget should show up on your Lock Screen again.

 Hey everyone,

The Spotify app is compatible with the accessibility settings on various devices. You can update how you experience Spotify by managing your accessibility settings either in-app, or from the device you're on. We've created this FAQ where you can find helpful tips on how to enable those settings on your device.

Spotify in-app settings for iOS and Android:

Here are device specific Accessibility settings that can be customized on your device and will have an effect on the Spotify UI as well:

Click here for iOS:

Hey folks,

Starting January 15th, 2022, Spotify application versions that have been released before 2017 will no longer be supported. As a result, users who were still using the older versions of the application will not be able to log in to their accounts unless they upgrade to the latest Spotify app version.

Spotify application versions from prior to 2017 on Android, iOS and desktop were missing certain features due to their outdated interface, and we made the decision to stop supporting them.

If you were affected by this you will be receiving an email from us soon regarding this change.

Affected users should update their Spotify to the latest version to keep using Spotify. Alternatively, you can use the Spotify Web Player from your supported web browser.

For additional assistance or questions, please reach out to our Customer Support or visit our Support site.

Enjoy the audio files legally stored on your device in the app along with the rest of your Spotify library! You can either sync them from your computer to your iPhone/iPad or upload them directly to your iOS device's internal storage.

Note: This article is intended for iOS users only. Desktop and Android users head here.

Local files sync

Sync a playlist that has local files in it from your PC to your iPhone/iPad! Here's how:

1. Ensure that both devices are connected to the same network.
2. Open the Spotify app and tap Settings (you can access them by going to your profile picture in the top left corner at the Home page and then tapping the Settings and privacy  gear icon).
3. Scroll down to the Local Files option and toggle on Show audio files from this device.
   
   Note: A pop-up will ask permission to access your local network. Press OK to enable the transferring of local files between your PC and your iPhone/iPad.
   
   
   
   You can find this option in your device's Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network > Spotify in case you accidentally dismiss the pop-up or if it doesn't show up.

Now go back to Your Library  and download your playlist: the local files in it will sync over from your PC to your iPhone/iPad!

Note: Local files sync is possible in some cases, but we cannot guarantee that it will work flawlessly across all devices.

Local files discovery

Play the audio files stored on your device and add them to your personal playlists! In order for the app to discover them, your files need to be added to the Spotify folder located in Files > On My iPhone/iPad. If you can't find the folder there, reboot your device and it should show up.

Here are a few ways to upload them there:

For Mac:

1. Make sure that Show audio files from this device is toggled on in the app's Settings > Your Library > Show Local files (add your library), and Spotify is allowed to access Media & Apple Music.
   
   
   
   You can check that in your device's Settings > Privacy & Security.
   
2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer via USB cable.
3. Open Finder on your Mac, find the Locations section in the sidebar and select your device.
4. Locate the Spotify folder and drag and drop your files in it. 

For PC, using iTunes:

1. Again, make sure that Show audio files from this device is toggled on in the app's Settings > Local files, and Spotify is allowed to access Media & Apple Music. You can check that in your device's Settings > Privacy.
   
2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer via USB cable.
3. Start iTunes and click on the button indicating your device at the top.
   
   
   
   Note: Double-check if Manually manage music, movies, and TV shows is turned on. You'll find it in your device sync settings, under Options.
   
4. Click on File Sharing from the left side panel and select Spotify from the list of apps on the right, then click on Add files to upload your music.
   
   
   
   
5. Once ready, select Sync and then Save to finalize the process.

An alternative method that's also worth trying is syncing your Music Library instead. Check out Apple's guide on how to do that.

You'll now find your tracks in the Local Files folder  in Your Library.

In case you already had some audio files stored on your iPhone/iPad that you'd like to listen to via the Spotify app, you'll need to move them to the Spotify folder located in Files > On My iPhone/iPad. If your music files are currently stored on a cloud, you'll have to download them to the Spotify folder in order for the app to discover them.

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Let Spotify be the DJ to your party! 🕺 Exclusive Spotify playlists blend and auto-mix content, allowing seamless transitions between tracks. 

You can listen with Automix on Desktop, iOS or Android. Try it with this playlist:

this playlist.


The what & how:

• The Automix feature blends your songs, providing you with seamless beat-matched transitions between tracks.
  (And it also works also when Shuffle is on!)
• The transition's end and start points are decided by Spotify and matched to each tune separately - meaning that the length of the overlap cannot be manually influenced.
• The setting is set to on by default and can be located under Settings > Playback.

Note: Automix may override Crossfade on select editorial playlists.

How do I enable/disable Automix?

On iOS or Android:

Music is better when you're enjoying it together! Find tunes you and a friend both dig with Blend. Blend is a shared playlist where you can see how your taste matches up with the taste of a friend 👯‍

Q: How can I invite someone to a Blend?

A: Premium and free users. Just open up the Spotify app on your mobile device, head to Search select the Made for You hub and follow these simple steps: 

1. To create the shared experience, tap 'Create a Blend'
2. Tap 'Invite' and choose a way to share the invitation with a friend
     
3. The recipient will then receive a message with the invite
4. Tap 'Spotify' from the sent invite
5. Click 'Join' to create the Blend

Q: Where can I find all my Blend playlists?

A: You should see the 10 most recently created Blends on the Made For Two shelf within your Made For You hub. Blends are auto-added to the other persons’ libraries as well.

Q: Can I leave a Blend?

A: You can leave a Blend at anytime by opening the Blend playlist you'd like to leave, tapping the three dots (...) and then choose 'Leave Blend'. You and the other person won't be able to see the Blend anymore. 

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As of writing this in March 2021, Shazam have released an updated version of their app for iOS, which as of version 14.2 has new features and functionalities.
We wanted to share some info that we hope will clear up some questions and that you might find useful to get the best out of both apps. 

Can I connect Shazam to Spotify and how do I do that?

The two apps can be connected so that you can get some extra benefits if using them together.
In the Shazam app, go to Settings (available from Library) and tap Connect. You'll need to authorize Spotify access to Shazam and you're done!

Note: The Connect option is only shown in countries where Spotify is available.

How do I automatically add my shazamed tracks to a Spotify playlist?

Once connected, a playlist labeled My Shazam Tracks will be created in Spotify and all your subsequent Shazamed content will be automatically added.

How do I add my Shazamed songs to other Spotify playlists?

Tapping the Spotify Open button on any song in Shazam will open a search in Spotify and show you all the versions of that song. From there you can add the version of your choice to any Spotify playlist.

Why can’t I connect Spotify to Shazam? / Why is there only Apple Music showing and not Spotify?

The Connect option in the Shazam Settings will only be displayed in countries where Spotify is available. If you can't see the Spotify option on song pages in Shazam, go to Shazam Settings and make sure you’re connected.

If you're having problems opening or syncing to Spotify, try disconnecting Spotify in Shazam Settings, restart both apps and then reconnect.

Why wasn’t a 'My Shazam Tracks' playlist created when I turned on Sync?

A playlist may fail to be created due to connection issues. Next time you Shazam a track we'll try and create the playlist again, and will add your latest Shazamed contents.

Why wasn’t my latest shazamed track added to the 'My Shazam Tracks' playlist?

There may've been a connection issue. When you next shazam a song, the playlist should update with your latest Shazams. If the issue persists, try the following steps:

1. Make sure you're on the latest version of Shazam and Spotify
2. Disconnect from Spotify in Shazam Settings
3. Restart both apps
4. Reconnect to Spotify

I removed the "My Shazam Tracks" playlist. How can I get the tracks back?

If you delete your existing My Shazam Tracks playlists and then shazam a new track while connected to Spotify, a new playlist will be created. This overwrites the previous one and previous Shazams won't be re-added. As such, we advise not to delete your existing My Shazam Tracks playlist, unless you want to move the existing tracks to other playlists and have already done so.

What happens when I rename the My Shazam Tracks playlist in Spotify?

If the My Shazam Tracks playlist is renamed while Sync Shazams to Spotify is turned on, a new My Shazam Tracks playlist will be created on your next Shazam. Any Shazams from that point onwards will be added to this newly created playlist.

Where is the Add To button in Shazam?

Following version 14.2 of Shazam, the Add To button has been removed, however the Open button has been improved with a more reliable search in Spotify. This means you can now add the song version of choice to any playlist in Spotify. Alternatively, if you want your new Shazams to be automatically added to a My Shazam Tracks playlist in Spotify, there's the Sync Shazams to Spotify feature..

Why are my past Shazams no longer syncing?

Past Shazams will no longer sync to Spotify as part of the Sync Shazams to Spotify feature, however the syncing overall has been improved so you shouldn't have any issues to find and add more of your future Shazams to the My Shazam Tracks playlist.

What about Shazam on Android?

The new features and improved syncing are now available on the Android and iOS version of the app. 

Happy Shazaming!

Answer:

Below is a quick guide on how to:

• remove, reorder or sort your songs
• ... in a playlist created by you
• ... on the mobile app for iOS and Android

(For desktop, make sure to check out this Spotify Answer.)

Remove songs (iOS + Android)

1. Tap  (iOS) or  (Android)
2. Then tap  next to the song you want to remove.

Reorder songs (iOS + Android)

1. Tap  (iOS) or  (Android) on the playlist, then Edit
2. Then tap, hold, and drag .

(Note: this feature is only available for Premium users.)

Sort songs

• iOS
  1. Go to the playlist you’d like to sort
  2. Pull down and release to display  in the top-right corner, then tap it
  3. Tap how you’d like to sort e.g. by Recently added.

• Android
  1. Go to the playlist you’d like to sort
  2. Tap  in the top-right corner, then tap Sort playlist
  3. Tap how you’d like to sort e.g. by Recently added.

FAQ

Q: How do I sort the Liked Songs playlist?

A: Much the same as you would any other custom-made playlist, but:

• On iOS, you need to tap Filters (versus )
• On Android, you need to tap Sort Liked Songs (versus Sort playlist)

Q: What about Made for You playlists (Discover Weekly, Release Radar, Daily Mix)?

A: It’s currently not possible to reorder songs in Made for You playlists, since these are updated on a regular basis according to your listening preferences - you can find out more about that here.

A workaround for this is to copy the songs from one of the above playlists to a new playlist created by you, but you’ll have to do this on the desktop version of the app.

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