How to Start Spotify Jam with Your Friends
Songs sound better when you enjoy them with your friends around but that is not always possible. Well, this Spotify feature will allow you and your friends no matter how far you are to tap your feet on the same tune. It is called Spotify Jam, and it lets you listen to the same track in real-time with friends. If this has got you interested, here is a guide to help you create a Jam session on Spotify.
Editor’s Note: Last updated on May 22, 2024, to improve the readability.
What is Spotify Jam? How Does it Work
Jam is like a connected music session with your friends. All the participants in a Jam can listen to the same track at the same time.However, it is important to note that creating aJam requires a Spotify Premiummembership. Your friends can join even if they are on the free plan, but they will require a premium subscription to listen to songs on their devices.
Once the session is started, you can inviteup to 32 friendsto be a part of it. Other people in the session can select tracks and add them to the shared Jam playlists. The host can allow invitees to change the track or play the song they want to.
Only the host can send invites, remove other participants, or end the Jam.
How to Start a Jam Session on Spotify
Now that you have a brief understanding of Jam and its prerequisites, let us show you the steps on how to create one yourself.
On Android & iOS
On Desktop
If your smartphone is out of your grasp then you can still Jam with friends right from your laptop or PC. Just follow these steps:
This will begin your Spotify Jam session. Scroll down to check out the steps to invite your friends to the session.
How to Invite Friends to Join Spotify Jam
Spotify offers multiple ways to invite your friends to the session you have started. We’ve explained how you can do that on desktop or mobile. These includeshare links, QR codes, and tapping phones. Here is how you can use each one to add your friends to the Jam.
On Android & iOS
Once you have invited your friends, they simply have to choose which device they want for the audio source. To join someone’s Jam, tap onJoinand selectGot itto complete the process.
As a host, you can then choose to turn on or off theLet others change what’s playingtoggle. Enabling this toggle allows other participants to change tracks or remove them from the playlist.
On Desktop
On the desktop version, there are two ways you can invite your friends to your Jam.
How to Add Song in a Spotify Jam Session
Once you have got your friends onboard, it is now time to curate the right playlist. Both the host and the participants can add songs in an ongoing Jam. Here is how to do so.
Method 1: Using ‘Add Songs’ Button
Method 2: Using Add to Queue from Anywhere
When someone adds a song to a Jam playlist, you will see their profile icon next to the song inside the playlist.
How to Remove a Song from Jam Playlist
If there is a song that you or your friends are not a huge fan of, then here is how you can remove it. Participants can also remove songs if the host has enabled permission for it.
How to Remove Friends from Spotify Jam
On Android & iOS
On Desktop
How to End or Leave a Jam Session
Only the host can end a Jam session on Spotify, other participants can only leave it. So, here is how you can do that:
On Android & iOS
If you are the only one left in the Spotify Jam session, it will end automatically. If you are a participant in someone’s Jam, you can leave it by tappingLeaveat the top. Here, tap onConfirmand it will remove you from the ongoing session.
On Desktop
Leaving Jam on the desktop app is identical to the process of the mobile app. All you have to do is click on theLeaveJamoption from the Jam sidebar. Then confirm your action by clicking onLeave Jamfrom the dialog box.
Though Jam is a cool idea in general, its requirement for a paid subscription is what makes it less appealing; especially when your friends are not in the same room. Not to forget all the limitations participants have if the host has not enabled certain permissions. It takes a lot away from the social aspect it is trying to target.
Another way to enjoy friends with music is tocreate a Blend playlist. This is available for free users as well and doesn’t require anyone to have a premium plan. Share your thoughts on Spotify Jam and what was your experience with it in the comments below.
As a host, you can have up to 32 participants in a Spotify Jam Session at a time.
If you are a participant then you cannot skip or remove songs unless the host has enabled permission to let others change what’s playing.
Yes. Participants will need to have a Spotify Premium membership to play tracks from a Jam playlist on their device.
No. Changing the audio source to another device will automatically end the Jam. However, other users can listen to the ongoing Jam on their device if they have Spotify Premium as well.
Anshuman Jain
As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.
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