Simply say a phrase like “Hey Spotify, play my Daily Drive,” to instantly hear the mix. No more Search parties: ‘Hey Spotify’ means that you can access Spotify Voice from anywhere in the app, so you no longer have to go through the Search tab to access the voice feature.

…Or turn it off: Simply tap the gear icon to go to Settings, then tap “Voice interactions.” You can turn off “Hey Spotify” or tap mic permissions to disable the voice feature completely.

Once that’s enabled, say “Hey Spotify” to ask for music and podcasts, control playback, and more.

It’s up to you to turn it on… Go to Search, tap the mic icon, and give Spotify permission to record audio or access your microphone.

Read on for five things to know about the new “Hey Spotify” voice experience. This new feature, built within an existing user experience listeners have come to know and love, unlocks a truly mobile and versatile way for users to enjoy voice-controlled access to the personalized Spotify experience, anytime, anywhere. So we set out to develop a new voice-controlled experience called “ Hey Spotify ,” to make it easier for our users to start, navigate, and search for their music and podcasts-without using their hands.

And when it comes to tasks like cooking, exercising, or running an errand, sometimes your hands are tied. We know that Spotify listeners crave audio at every moment-including when they’re busy or on-the-go.

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