Spotify just launched an in-app virtual voice assistant, which is sure to make jamming out a whole lot easier. Users can do a variety of commands, including playing songs or pulling up certain playlists, all hands-free. Here’s how to use the “Hey Spotify” voice command for the app.
According to Spotify, the feature technically was spotted over a year ago. But the “Hey Spotify” voice assistant officially launched to some iOS and Android listeners the week of April 5. So there’s a chance you won’t have access to it just yet, but you can still check. To check, open your Spotify app, open Settings, tap on “Voice Interactions,” then check “Microphone permissions.” There you might see if you have a “Hey Spotify” button. If you don’t see it, you might want to make sure you have the latest version of Spotify downloaded on your iOS or Android. You can also check by searching for a permission prompt for microphone access for all of the “Hey Spotify” capabilities. No worries if you don’t see it. More users are going to have access to the feature in the near future.
If you can access the feature, give Spotify permission to use your microphone to use the voice assistant. Unlike Siri or Bixby, “Hey Spotify” is only available when the app is open. You’ll need to have the app open in order to give a command. Otherwise, the feature is just like any other voice assistant. You can request Spotify to play a specific song, artist, radio station, genre, or playlist as long as you begin with “Hey Spotify.” Other basic commands like skip, pause, or play are also accessible. If you really want to have fun, ask Spotify to “Play something I like.” The app will shuffle one of its Daily Mix playlists.
Hands-free is seriously the way to go these days.
