To start a Jam on Spotify, follow these steps: Requirements:
- You need a Spotify Premium account to start and host a Jam.
- Free users can join a Jam hosted by Premium users but cannot start one themselves
On Mobile (Android & iOS):
- Open Spotify and play a song or select a playlist.
- Tap the devices icon at the bottom right of the music player.
- Tap Start a Jam.
- Invite friends by sharing a link, showing a QR code, or tapping your phones together via Bluetooth (all participants must have Spotify accounts and Bluetooth enabled)
On Desktop:
- Open the Spotify desktop or web app.
- Right-click on any song or playlist, or click the three-dot menu next to it.
- Select Start a Jam.
- Invite friends by sharing a link or QR code
Inviting Friends:
- Share the invitation link via social media, text, or messaging apps.
- Have friends scan the QR code on your screen.
- Tap phones together with Bluetooth enabled to join in person.
- Friends on the same Wi-Fi network may get automatic prompts to join
During the Jam:
- Everyone in the Jam can add songs to the shared queue and see who added which track.
- The host can control who is in the Jam, change the order of songs, and remove tracks if needed.
- Guests can control playback and volume unless the host disables guest controls
This feature allows you and up to 32 friends to listen to music together in real-time, whether in the same room or remotely
. In summary, start playing a song, tap the devices icon, select "Start a Jam," and invite friends through a link, QR code, or Bluetooth tap to enjoy collaborative listening on Spotify.