Tired of being the only one managing the party playlist? Or are you frustrated that there’s only one DJ? Spotify has just unveiled the ideal solution with the Jam feature. The latter lets you create a collaborative playlist in real time.
How do I create a playlist to share?
Very simple to use, the Jam service is designed to allow several people to create a Spotify playlist during a party. Anyone connected to the party speaker can create a Jam via the Spotify streaming platform app, and invite different members to join in. Via a QR code or clickable link, they can join the Jam in the blink of an eye. A wireless Bluetooth connection between the phones is also included.
Conveniently, Spotify will automatically launch a Jam when you connect to a speaker. Other users on the same WiFi network receive an invitation to join the Jam. This feature can be disabled in the app’s connection selector.
How does a shared party playlist work?
Once the invitation has been accepted, all Jam participants can add or delete tracks from the playlist currently playing. In this way, control of the music tracks played during the party is shared by several users. Anyone can submit a song by adding it to the queue.
The Jam host can also decide whether participants can control the volume. To do this, Jam users must use Google Chromecast or Amazon Cast. Thanks to its algorithm, Spotify also suggests tracks for the playlist in real time.
Who can use a shared playlist on Spotify?
Spotify’s Jam service is available on smartphone and tablet for Premium subscribers (Personal, Duo, Family and Student plans). You’ll have to wait a little longer to enjoy this feature on your computer. Premium subscribers can accept an invitation and join the group remotely, to prepare the playlist before the event, for example.
The streaming platform continues to develop user-friendly features. After the end-of-year music retrospective, lyrics and Blend, which calculates your musical compatibility with other users, Spotify takes another step forward with Jam.
