Spotify debuted its AI DJ feature in beta form in certain regions in 2023 and it’s a handy way to let the music play without searching for the next song or always listening to the same playlists. Here’s how to get your own DJ working inside Spotify in a few steps.
The AI DJ combines all the Spotify smarts we’ve come to love to deliver users a personalised DJ experience that caters to your music taste. It does this through a mix of generative AI, Spotify’s personalisation technology and a new dynamic AI voice that talks you through each mix of songs as they come up.
If you want to take advantage of Spotify’s AI DJ then make sure you keep reading, as we will be running through how you can set it up in just a few simple steps.
What you’ll need:
- Access to Spotify via a web browser or the app
- A Spotify Premium subscription
The Short Version
- Open Spotify
- Tap the Music header
- Scroll down to the AI DJ
- Tap Next when you’re ready
Step 1.
Open Spotify
Open Spotify. This can be done using the dedicated app – which is available on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac – or using a web browser.
Step 2.
Tap the Music header
At the top of the screen, there will be a menu selection. Tap the Music header.
Step 3.
Scroll down to the AI DJ
Scroll down the page slightly to the AI DJ section. It will show up as a large blue widget on the screen. Tap anywhere on it to activate it.
Step 4.
Tap Next when you’re ready
The AI DJ will start speaking, mentioning the genres and artists you like. Tap the Next button when you’re ready to start listening to a specially curated playlist.
Troubleshooting
Yes, you will need a Spotify Premium membership to use the AI DJ, those using the free version will not be able to access this feature. Those using plans like Premium Duo and Premium Family will also be able to use AI DJ.