Spotify’s Jam feature is a simple way to allow multiple people to have input over an ongoing queue of music. Getting a Jam started is really easy, and we’ve laid out the process below.
Jams work both in-person and virtually, making it possible to listen together whether you’re working in an office, cooking dinner in the same room or even thousands of miles apart in different countries.
It is important to note that at least one Spotify Premium account holder needs to be part of the Jam, as they become the host.
What you’ll need
- A Spotify account
- Spotify Premium (to host a Jam)
The Short Version
- Open Spotify
- Tap the devices icon
- Tap Start A Jam
- Tap Share Link
- Choose whether you’re listening remotely or together
- Tap Got It
Step 1.
Open Spotify
We’ll be using the iOS app for our screenshots, but you can follow the same steps on the Android app.
Step 2.
Tap the devices icon
You can find this in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3.
Tap Start A Jam
You’ll only be able to host a Jam if you’re a Premium subscriber. Spotify Free users can still join Jams but they won’t see the Start A Jam button or be able to host a Jam.
Step 4.
Tap Share Link
Share the link with a friend or use one of the other methods listed below.
Step 5.
Choose whether you’re listening remotely or in-person
Then just tap Join.
Step 6.
Tap Got It
That’s it! You can now choose and listen to songs together.
Troubleshooting
To start a Jam on the desktop app on your PC, just tap the three-dot button or right-click on any track or playlist. Then click Start A Jam. From here, you can invite people to join your Jam.
To remove a participant from your Jam, just tap the three-dot button next to any person and tap Remove From Jam. You can also remove everyone in one tap by selecting the device you’re listening on and hitting Remove All Participants.