The options offered Spotify There are so many features, and as a result, some users are unaware of all the ones hidden within this music streaming service (currently the most popular, ahead of Google's own and Apple's). We're going to list some of the available options that you might not know about.
We have chosen five tricks that are not widely used by users of Spotify, and that they are most useful since they allow the use of development and, also, take advantage of options They were not even aware that this job offers. By the way, all of them are included by default in the application and, this makes it possible that no additional ones have to be downloaded and installed.
The chosen tricks for Spotify
Here we indicate what has to be done to give it use of the chosen options for Spotify and, in addition, what do you gain by using the different possibilities that we provide:
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Use the historySpotify has a song history feature that's very useful, as it even allows you to find the radio stations you've listened to. The best way to manage this is using the desktop application. Click the "hamburger" icon (located in the bottom right corner). On the screen that appears, select History, and you'll be able to find your playlists. that song you heard a while ago and you don't remember its title or who sings it.
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Use drag and drop with songs: in the same version of Spotify it is possible to drag the link of a song or radio station that someone has sent in a link. You just have to click on this and without letting go drag it to developmentPlayback will start automatically (no need to copy and paste). Simple and effective.
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Recover deleted listsIt has to be admitted, since on more than one occasion a list is accidentally deleted, and this is a real nuisance. To restore it, you have to go to the user's account information in the Android browser and look for the section Restore deleted lists. Yes, Spotify has thought about this, which is positive. By the way, you must locate the desired one and click on the Restore button.
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Turn Spotify into karaoke: If you are one of those who like to hang out singing with friends at karaoke, you should know that Spotify allows you to turn your computer into one. Pushing the button Mazatlán's Letters You can get it in the app, which is at the bottom right. translate the letters If you need another language, it's possible to resize the fonts (there are third-party applications that offer advanced options that may interest you).
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Hide your sessionsIf you don't want anyone to know what music you're listening to, you can do this on Spotify. To do so, you need to use Private Mode, an option found in the main menu of all versions of the streaming service. It's a simple option that prevents anyone, including your Facebook contacts, from seeing your activity on the platform.
These are a few simple tricks that can be used with Spotify and that many users do not know (others yes, of course). Other Options for the Google operating system you can find them at this section Android Help.
More useful features you should enable
- Don't miss out on custom listsWeekly Discovery, New Releases Radar and Daily Mixes They recommend music based on your habits; access it from "Especially for you".
- Song RadioRight-click on a track and select "Go to song radio" for a infinite playlist of similar topics.
- Integrated podcastsBrowse and follow your programs from "Podcast" in Your Library; you'll have everything in one place. a single app.
- Nearby concertsIn Search > Concerts you will see dates in your city and you can change the location.
- Group sessionsShare a remote session from “Connect to a device” to listen and control together.
- Related Artists: in the profiles, the section “Their fans also listen” suggests new discoveries.
- Extreme quality and equalizerIf you are a Premium member, activate “Very high” and use the equalizer to adjust bass and treble.
- offline downloadsDownload playlists and albums to listen offline on the Library section.
- Sign out of all devicesFrom your account on the web, use “Log out everywhere” to maximise security and your enjoyment..
- Save to microSD (Android)In Settings > Storage, choose SD card to save internal space.
- connect with friendsFollow profiles and check their activity in real time; if you prefer, activate Private session to hide it temporarily.
- Import local files: Enable “Local Files” in Preferences for unify your library with MP3 from the device.
- Alarm clock with Spotify (Android): In the Google Clock app, select Spotify as tone source.
- smart speakerLink your account to Alexa or Google Assistant and set Spotify as your default device. default service.
- Car viewSimplified interface when connecting via Bluetooth; controls large and clearMore options for Android Auto are available at How to switch between apps in Android Auto.
- crossfade: activates and adjusts the transition between songs for parties or smooth sessions.
- AutoplayLet it continue playing similar music when your album ends, or turn it off if you prefer. silence.
- Spotify Connect: Playback seamlessly between mobile, PC, and Chromecast or speaker with one touchThe mobile phone also serves as mando.
- Playlist folders (desktop): organize your lists by folders and subfolders.
- Spotify Codes: Generates and scans codes from the three-dot menu to share instantly.
- Exclude from your activity: prevent a list from influencing your recommendations with “Exclude from your playback activity".
- Block/allow artistsOn an artist's profile, choose "Do not play this artist" or “Allow this artist” when you want to reverse it.
- TimerFrom the three-dot menu, schedule when Playback will stop.
- Advanced search engineUse filters like artist:, track:, album:, kind:, label:, isrc:, CPU: and ranges with year:.
- Share and embed: copy link, embed code or URI. Add a tiempo to the URI to start at a specific point.
- collaborative playlists: turn a list into a collaborative list and share it via link; you can also make it public or secret.
- Merge playlistsUse "Add to another list" to combine several into one. nueva.
- Clear cache: in Storage deletes cache for reclaim space.
- Canvas: disable looping videos if you want save data.
- Share verses from lyricsIn a song with lyrics, share up to five lines networking.
- Keyboard shortcuts: memorizes access to playback, volume, search and preferences to go faster.
Features that enhance discovery and quality
Weekly Discovery and Radar They are updated regularly with suggestions tailored to your tastes; if something distorts your profile, use Exclude from your activity. The song radio It gives you context and continuity based on a favorite topic. It controls the streaming and download quality Depending on your connection and plan, adjust the equalizer to suit your sound. If you need to order, create playlist folders on desktop and converts lists into collaborative so that others can contribute. Spotify Connect lets you move playback between devices and the mobile phone acts as a remote control.
Tools for artists on Spotify
- Editorial lists: from Spotify for Artists, submit your releases to curators indicating genre, mood and instrumentation to facilitate their classification.
- User playlists: identifies curators through “discovered in"in profiles of similar artists and contact them with related proposals."
- Optimized profile: clear biography, updated photos, “Artist Selection"and links to networks to attract" followers.
- Concerts: publishes dates via Songkick, Ticketmaster or DICE so that they can appear in “On Tour”.
- Letters and Canvas: synchronizes lyrics with Musixmatch and adds Canvas (short videos) to enhance the viewing experience.
- AlgorithmTake care of them first 30 secondsIt encourages saving, adding to lists, and sharing to activate algorithmic recommendations.
- Launch strategy: publishes in a way regular (singles cascade) and promote your profile on social media to activate your fans' news radar.
- Collaborations: releasing joint tracks multiplies the range as it appears in both catalogs.
Improving with native and extra features, Can improve discovery, refine the quality, control privacy, organize your lists and take advantage of options designed for both listeners and artists, all without leaving the Spotify ecosystem.
