Android Auto Spotify update: Introduced ‘Jam' to make musical journeys more fun
The feature, supported on Android Auto, integrates smoothly with Spotify's updated UI, which now includes a prominent Downloaded section, floating search shortcut, and offline-playlist indicators.
Whether you're commuting with family or streaming with friends, this collaborative music feature optimizes ride sharing and group drives. Stay tuned to find out why this upgrade is a game-changer for mobile infotainment.
What's the new major update?
The streaming behemoth Spotify has released a revised UI and a number of new features, the most notable of which is Jam, in a significant update to its Android Auto app. Spotify's collaborative group listening feature, Jam, is now officially available for Android Auto with the release of version 9.0.58.596.
Jam, which was first hinted at at the recent Google I/O 2025, enables drivers to conduct a shared playback session using the infotainment screen of their vehicle.
While the host maintains complete control over playback, passengers can participate by scanning a QR code, adding music to the queue in real time. According to Spotify's news release, "this makes collaborative listening seamless while on the go."
With Spotify's current goal of making music more participatory, the move is an obvious gesture to road trips and carpooling.
How to access?
The latest version of Spotify Android Auto is currently accessible on the Google Play Store and will be made available to users globally over time.
The latest version of Spotify also accommodates places with inadequate connectivity, guaranteeing that music will continue to play even in isolated locations. The in-app library now features a new "Downloaded" tab that provides faster access to offline content.
In order to prevent users from inadvertently queueing tracks that require data, songs that have already been downloaded are now clearly noted.
For customers planning lengthy travels without dependable internet or traveling across unreliable network zones, this improvement is especially helpful.
Smarter search is now on
Up until recently, the only way for Android Auto users to start voice searches was with Google Assistant, which skipped the results and started playing music. The floating search button in the latest version opens a separate tab where users can peruse and choose tunes.
Safety is also prioritized in the updated user interface. With its new interface designed for in-car navigation, Spotify has made it easier to browse, choose, and control music with less visual clutter.
Whether you're driving alone on the highway or with pals on a road trip, Spotify's most recent upgrade positions itself as more than simply a music player—it's the soundtrack to every journey.
Spotify is improving the in-car music experience and advancing Android Auto by fusing social elements like Jam with more intelligent offline access.
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