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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spotify update: how to turn off Smart Shuffle and take back control of your playlists
Spotify update: how to turn off Smart Shuffle and take back control of your playlists Spotify is a digital music streaming service that gives users access to millions of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks on demand (PA Archive) Do you hate Spotify Smart Shuffle? The good news is you can now disable it. Spotify introduced Smart Shuffle in 2023 to encourage people to enjoy more diverse and varied listening. It peppers your shuffled playlists with other songs Spotify's algorithms think will fit into the tone and 'vibe' of what you're listening to. Neat idea, but some people hate it. If you are one of these, here's how to disable it. In the Settings menu within the Spotify app, go to Playback and deselect the Enable All Play Modes slider. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement This change will return your Spotify experience to the traditional model, allowing you to switch between standard linear playback and shuffle — without the risk of accidentally activating Smart Shuffle. It's a useful update for those who take the time to carefully curate their playlists, rather than letting them become a chaotic mix of tracks. It's also beneficial for users who rely on offline playlists while travelling in areas with little or no internet access. Smart Shuffle can interrupt playback in such situations, as the additional suggested tracks require a live internet connection. Are you unsure whether you're using regular Shuffle or Smart Shuffle? The latter is indicated by a star icon alongside the standard shuffle symbol. Tapping the shuffle button while playing a playlist will toggle between the two modes — unless you've already disabled Smart Shuffle, as we've suggested. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement A quick look at Reddit shows many users are relieved to have the option to switch Smart Shuffle off. 'Inserting awful tracks into your playlist — why? The reason I created the playlist was to have only quality tracks that I like,' one Redditor posted shortly after the feature was launched. To be fair to Spotify, Smart Shuffle can be a useful way to discover new artists in genres you might not know as well as you think. Spotify reportedly gained five million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025 — its fastest growth since 2020. According to the Financial Times, the company is planning to raise subscription prices in Europe and Latin America by around one euro a month later this year, possibly in June. However, it's not yet clear whether UK users will be affected. Spotify's Premium Individual plan costs £11.99 per month.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say ‘thank god finally' after finding hidden setting
The feature might have a different name for some of you SOUND OFF! Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say 'thank god finally' after finding hidden setting Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPOTIFY has quietly rolled out a brand new button that fixes one of the app's most controversial features. Music fans are raving over the new addition – but you'll have to dive deep into Spotify settings to find it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Smart Shuffle was added to Spotify on March 8, 2023 Credit: Spotify It's linked to the Smart Shuffle feature, which landed back in 2023. The feature is meant to shuffle in recommended tracks when you're listening to dedicated playlists – even ones you've made yourself. Spotify promised that the feature would "breathe new life" into playlists, and give you a "fresh mix" every time. But if you didn't want to use Smart Shuffle, you'd have to tap several times to switch it off. Now you can simply turn Smart Shuffle off altogether, letting you enjoy a pure shuffle mode that only uses songs from the playlist. And you can still use "linear" playback to just listen to the songs in playlist order, if you prefer. MUSIC TO THEIR EARS? Spotify made a big announcement when the feature first launched, even forcing it as the default option on millions of users. The streaming giant justified the decision by saying: "Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in their lives or soundtrack moments that matter. "These often become a listener's most-streamed playlist for the first several months after creation. "But over time they stream these playlists less frequently in favor of new music or mixes." How to save money on Spotify The company said that Smart Shuffle would include "perfectly tailored suggestions". But Spotify has clearly listened to user fan reaction, now offering an easier way to avoid Smart Shuffle. And Spotify listeners are overjoyed, with a post revealing the feature on Reddit earning more than a thousand "upvotes". One said that Smart Shuffle "isn't that smart", adding: "They just recommend popular songs that I don't want to hear over and over again. Thank you for this!" 3 You'll want to toggle Enable All Play Modes off – if it's green, then you'll still see Smart Shuffle Credit: The Sun / Spotify Another said: "YEEEEES oh my god your post just made my day, thank you!" One added: "Omg????? I've been waiting for this day for years", while a different user cheered: "Immediately turning that trash off." And another one of the dozens of Spotify fans replying to the post simply wrote: "Thank god! FINALLY!" TURN OFF SMART SHUFFLE Turning off Smart Shuffle is now very easy – if the update has reached your phone. SPOTIFY PREMIUM – WHAT PERKS DO YOU GET? Here's how much Spotify Premium costs in the UK... Spotify Premium Individual – £11.99 Spotify Premium Duo – £16.99 Spotify Premium Family – £19.99 Spotify Premium Student – £5.99 And here's what Premium includes: Ad-free music listening Download to listen offline Play songs in any order High audio quality Listen with friends in real time Organise listening queue Picture Credit: Spotify First make sure that you're using the latest version of Spotify from the Apple App Store for iOS on iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android. Then go into Spotify Settings, look for Playback, and then disable Enable All Play Modes. Spotify explains: "When enabled, you can select from Linear, Shuffle, and Smart Shuffle play modes on your playlists. "Turn it off to remove the Smart Shuffle option." 3 This is the official Spotify icon for Smart Shuffle Credit: Spotify Some users reported also seeing a dedicated Smart Shuffle toggle in that menu. For that feature, Spotify explains: "Smart Shuffle is available as a play mode on playlists. Turning this off will remove the option from your experience." It's unclear why different users are seeing varying settings. But The Sun was able to verify the existence of the Enable All Play Modes toggle via Spotify on an iPhone. If you can't see the new feature, there's a chance that it hasn't rolled out to your device yet. So you'll just need to sit tight and wait for it to show up.
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say ‘thank god finally' after finding hidden setting
SPOTIFY has quietly rolled out a brand new button that fixes one of the app's most controversial features. Music fans are raving over the new addition – but you'll have to dive deep into Spotify settings to find it. 3 Smart Shuffle was added to Spotify on March 8, 2023 Credit: Spotify It's linked to the Smart Shuffle feature, which landed back in 2023. The feature is meant to shuffle in recommended tracks when you're listening to dedicated playlists – even ones you've made yourself. Spotify promised that the feature would "breathe new life" into playlists, and give you a "fresh mix" every time. But if you didn't want to use Smart Shuffle, you'd have to tap several times to switch it off. Read more on apps Now you can simply turn Smart Shuffle off altogether, letting you enjoy a pure shuffle mode that only uses songs from the playlist. And you can still use "linear" playback to just listen to the songs in playlist order, if you prefer. MUSIC TO THEIR EARS? Spotify made a big announcement when the feature first launched, even forcing it as the default option on millions of users. The streaming giant justified the decision by saying: "Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in their lives or soundtrack moments that matter. Most read in Tech "These often become a listener's most-streamed playlist for the first several months after creation. "But over time they stream these playlists less frequently in favor of new music or mixes." How to save money on Spotify The company said that Smart Shuffle would include "perfectly tailored suggestions". But Spotify has clearly listened to user fan reaction, now offering an easier way to avoid Smart Shuffle. And Spotify listeners are overjoyed, with a post revealing the feature on Reddit earning more than a thousand "upvotes". One said that Smart Shuffle "isn't that smart", adding: "They just recommend popular songs that I don't want to hear over and over again. Thank you for this!" 3 You'll want to toggle Enable All Play Modes off – if it's green, then you'll still see Smart Shuffle Credit: The Sun / Spotify Another said: "YEEEEES oh my god your post just made my day, thank you!" One added: "Omg????? I've been waiting for this day for years", while a different user cheered: "Immediately turning that trash off." And another one of the dozens of Spotify fans replying to the post simply wrote: "Thank god! FINALLY!" TURN OFF SMART SHUFFLE Turning off Smart Shuffle is now very easy – if the update has reached your phone. SPOTIFY PREMIUM – WHAT PERKS DO YOU GET? Here's how much Spotify Premium costs in the UK... Spotify Premium Individual – £11.99 Spotify Premium Duo – £16.99 Spotify Premium Family – £19.99 Spotify Premium Student – £5.99 And here's what Premium includes: Ad-free music listening Download to listen offline Play songs in any order High audio quality Listen with friends in real time Organise listening queue Picture Credit: Spotify First make sure that you're using the latest version of Spotify from the Then go into Spotify Settings, look for Playback, and then disable Enable All Play Modes. Spotify explains: "When enabled, you can select from Linear, Shuffle, and Smart Shuffle play modes on your playlists. "Turn it off to remove the Smart Shuffle option." 3 This is the official Spotify icon for Smart Shuffle Credit: Spotify Some users reported also seeing a dedicated Smart Shuffle toggle in that menu. For that feature, Spotify explains: "Smart Shuffle is available as a play mode on playlists. Turning this off will remove the option from your experience." It's unclear why different users are seeing varying settings. But The Sun was able to verify the existence of the Enable All Play Modes toggle via Spotify on an iPhone. If you can't see the new feature, there's a chance that it hasn't rolled out to your device yet. So you'll just need to sit tight and wait for it to show up.
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Spotify quietly rolls out secret button to fix hated feature & fans say ‘thank god finally' after finding hidden setting
SOUND OFF! The feature might have a different name for some of you , Head of Technology and Science SPOTIFY has quietly rolled out a brand new button that fixes one of the app's most controversial features. Music fans are raving over the new addition – but you'll have to dive deep into Spotify settings to find it. It's linked to the Smart Shuffle feature, which landed back in 2023. The feature is meant to shuffle in recommended tracks when you're listening to dedicated playlists – even ones you've made yourself. Spotify promised that the feature would "breathe new life" into playlists, and give you a "fresh mix" every time. But if you didn't want to use Smart Shuffle, you'd have to tap several times to switch it off. Now you can simply turn Smart Shuffle off altogether, letting you enjoy a pure shuffle mode that only uses songs from the playlist. And you can still use "linear" playback to just listen to the songs in playlist order, if you prefer. MUSIC TO THEIR EARS? Spotify made a big announcement when the feature first launched, even forcing it as the default option on millions of users. The streaming giant justified the decision by saying: "Our users love creating playlists to reflect key moments in their lives or soundtrack moments that matter. "These often become a listener's most-streamed playlist for the first several months after creation. "But over time they stream these playlists less frequently in favor of new music or mixes." How to save money on Spotify The company said that Smart Shuffle would include "perfectly tailored suggestions". But Spotify has clearly listened to user fan reaction, now offering an easier way to avoid Smart Shuffle. And Spotify listeners are overjoyed, with a post revealing the feature on Reddit earning more than a thousand "upvotes". One said that Smart Shuffle "isn't that smart", adding: "They just recommend popular songs that I don't want to hear over and over again. Thank you for this!" 3 Another said: "YEEEEES oh my god your post just made my day, thank you!" One added: "Omg????? I've been waiting for this day for years", while a different user cheered: "Immediately turning that trash off." And another one of the dozens of Spotify fans replying to the post simply wrote: "Thank god! FINALLY!" TURN OFF SMART SHUFFLE Turning off Smart Shuffle is now very easy – if the update has reached your phone. SPOTIFY PREMIUM – WHAT PERKS DO YOU GET? Here's how much Spotify Premium costs in the UK... Spotify Premium Individual – £11.99 Spotify Premium Duo – £16.99 Spotify Premium Family – £19.99 Spotify Premium Student – £5.99 And here's what Premium includes: Ad-free music listening Download to listen offline Play songs in any order High audio quality Listen with friends in real time Organise listening queue Picture Credit: Spotify First make sure that you're using the latest version of Spotify from the Apple App Store for iOS on iPhone or the Google Play Store for Android. Then go into Spotify Settings, look for Playback, and then disable Enable All Play Modes. Spotify explains: "When enabled, you can select from Linear, Shuffle, and Smart Shuffle play modes on your playlists. "Turn it off to remove the Smart Shuffle option." 3 Some users reported also seeing a dedicated Smart Shuffle toggle in that menu. For that feature, Spotify explains: "Smart Shuffle is available as a play mode on playlists. Turning this off will remove the option from your experience." It's unclear why different users are seeing varying settings. But The Sun was able to verify the existence of the Enable All Play Modes toggle via Spotify on an iPhone. If you can't see the new feature, there's a chance that it hasn't rolled out to your device yet. So you'll just need to sit tight and wait for it to show up.
