With the Spotify lock screen widget, you can easily navigate straight into the app whenever you want at a glance.

The Spotify lock screen widget 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 all of a sudden missing from your iPhone Lock Screen after the Spotify app has updated, we wanted to let you know that this can sometimes happen to Lock Screen widgets temporarily after an app update.

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Spotify application versions from prior to 2017 on Android, iOS and desktop were missing certain features due to their outdated interface, and we made the decision to stop supporting them.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

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 > 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. 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 Windows, using iTunes:

1. 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.

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.

Spotify Stations is an application that has been beta testing since March 2018. It has helped Spotify shape listening experiences for the future, but now it's time to shut down the app.

Spotify Stations is going to be deprecated for mobile applications (iOS and Android) and the web player on May 16th. This change will affect all Stations users in the countries where it was available (the United States and Australia). 

Users will receive an email to let them know about the app sunsetting. Following that email, there will be instructions on how to move stations over to the Spotify app to easily continue enjoying music.

In the meantime, check out the Spotify Radio feature in the Spotify app, to create a station with a collection of songs based on any artist, album, playlist, or song. It can provide a similar hands-off listening experience that is definitely worth the try.

Questions & Answers

Q: Who will be affected by this change?

A: All users from countries where Spotify Stations was made available will be affected. They will no longer be able to access either Spotify Stations mobile application or web player.

Q: When will Spotify Stations be shut down?

A: Spotify Stations will be deprecated on May 16th, 2022.

Q: What will happen to my favorite stations?

A: Spotify is releasing a transferring tool that allows you to migrate your favorite stations to Your Library on the Spotify application and easily continue listening to your favorite music.

Q: What is Spotify Radio and how does it work?

A: Spotify Radio is a perfect tool to get access to a big collection of songs based on any artist, album, playlist, or song. It's similar to Spotify Stations, where you can enjoy the experience of creating and listening to different radio stations on Spotify.

This FAQ is separated into two different sections that hopefully cover everything. If not, make sure to follow the steps at the end of this FAQ!

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Let Spotify be the DJ to your party! 🕺 Some 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.

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 👯‍

How can I invite someone to a Blend?

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

Where can I find all my Blend playlists?

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.

Can I leave a Blend?

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. 

Answer:

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 My Music) 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, toggle the Sync Shazams to Spotify option in the Shazam Settings. 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
5. Turn Sync Shazams to Spotify back on

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, which can be activated in Settings.

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?

So far, Shazam has introduced the new features and improved syncing only on the iOS version of the app. If you're having issues syncing Shazam with Spotify on Android, consider checking out other song-discovery apps with Android integrations, such as Soundhound or the built-in Google Assistant.

Happy Shazaming!

Answer:

Soundtrap is a digital audio workstation (DAW). It’s easily accessible on your browser from a variety of devices, such as Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Linux, smartphones, and tablets.

The platform’s goal is to give easy-to-use, collaborative, music-making capabilities to anyone with a passion for music and an electronic device. 

Soundtrap is currently focused on three categories: Music Makers, Storytellers, and Education. Correspondingly, the platform offers different types of subscription depending on the user's preferences and needs. In greater detail:

Soundtrap for Music Makers

With Music Makers, you can create beats, experiment with a wide range of loops, effects and instruments, collaborate with your co-artists and ultimately produce your own music.

The online studio gives you the ability to record, edit and collaborate on any device, anywhere you go. Not only can you create a track whenever you feel inspired but, even better, all of your projects are stored online in the cloud.

Soundtrap for Storytellers

Soundtrap for Storytellers is mainly appealing for podcasters. With the Interactive Transcript feature, you can record and automatically transcribe your voice. Edit your transcript like how you edit a document, invite a non-Soundtrap user as your guest and directly upload your podcast to Spotify.

If you’re in a team or have collaborators, you can always create in real time in the online studio. As everything is stored in the cloud, it's accessible whenever, wherever.

Soundtrap for Education

Soundtrap for Education encourages students and teachers to explore creative sound making in all aspects, for all ages and ability levels. Guaranteed COPPA, GDPR and FERPA compliant, students of all ages can play in a safe and secure environment.

Teachers can easily create assignments for their students and students can access their works even at home as Soundtrap is cloud-based.

Got questions? Take a look at this support page or join the Soundtrap Community. 

Life is a lot of fun if we make it about music. Even a lot more if we share this passion. Hope you'll enjoy Soundtrap 🙂

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