The app has long had a function to listen to your favorite music with several people at the same time, but you may not find it or you may not know how to do it. The main reason for this is probably because you can’t see the option to create group sessions on the platform if you don’t have a Premium account. Also, you can only do it with other people at the same time if they also have Spotify Premium.
In any case, we are going to discuss some alternative solutions later that will allow you to enjoy your favorite content with other people, whether they are close to you or at a distance.
Creating group sessions if you are Premium
With the function to create group sessions, multiple people can control the same playlist and listen to music at the same time. Thus, you will be able to share this with a maximum of 6 other users who will be able to connect from their mobiles (or in the desktop version).
Anyone can control the playlist, add new songs, go to the next one or leave the session whenever they want, and the changes will be enjoyed by all in real time.
For this you only need to have Spotify Premium and a unique code. If you want to know how it can be done, we will tell you. Also, remember that if you open the app and you don’t have the premium version, you may see a promotion to use it for free.
If you do, you can try this function that will be very practical at parties, events, listen to your favorite music in the car, to share music remotely with friends or a partner, etc. Of course, if you do not want to pay later you will have to cancel it before the renewal to avoid being charged, since, even if you do not pay for those months, you will be asked for a payment method.
How to create breakout sessions:
- Open Spotify
- Play the music you want
- Give the option to Connect to a device (bottom left)
- Choose the device that is on the same WiFi or click Start a remote group session
- In the first case, the sharing option will appear that you will have to use for other people
- In the remote option you will have to give Invite friends
- You can send an invitation to participate to people on your list of friends through social networks, Telegram, etc.
- When they receive the message and click on the attached link, they will be able to confirm their participation.
If you want to join a session , or other people want to do it, all you have to do is use the link that they have shared with you and start using Spotify taking advantage of its advantages. If someone wants to stop being in the session, they will have to quit. You can also finish it from the same section.
Other alternative solutions
You can create a collaborative playlist in which you can all add your favorite songs and contact by any messaging app, phone or wherever you want to listen to it at the same time. Although it is not the same, it can be an alternative solution that you do not have to pay for.
To do so, you will have to follow these steps:
- Go to your Library
- Create a list or select an existing one
- give 3 points
- give to do collaborative
- You can also add friends and make it collaborative
- You can choose who to share it with
You can also share the songs that you like the most with your friends or family and agree again to listen to them at the same time, or agree on a specific time to do so.
For this, you have to do this:
- Go to your Library
- Create a list or select an existing one
- give 3 points
- Give to Share
- Select how you want to do it and with whom
Another thing you can do is, if you have multiple Alexa devices , ask her to play Spotify on all of them and then the songs you want will play on all the connected speakers. It is practical if you want other people to listen to it, and also with good sound quality, although it will not work if the other people are far away and do not have the speakers.
