Spotify's AI DJ adds voice features - you can now request songs, moods, playlists

Following a recent update, Spotify Premium users can take advantage of the AI DJ's voice features to curate playlists based on voice inputs.

Spotify's AI DJ adds voice features - you can now request songs, moods, playlists
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TL;DR: Spotify’s AI DJ now supports voice requests, allowing Premium users in over 60 markets to verbally ask DJ X for personalized music recommendations. This interactive update enhances music discovery by enabling users to request specific genres, moods, or vibes, creating a more dynamic and tailored listening experience.

Adding another layer of interactivity to Spotify's AI DJ, users can now utilize voice features to request the music of your choice.

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As detailed in a recent blog post, the latest update allows you to talk to Spotify's DJ X. A button appearing in the bottom right of the Spotify DJ window lets you hold to make a request, from which users can "tell DJ X what kind of music you want to hear". From there, he'll curate a personalized set.

Spotify's AI DJ was first introduced in 2023. It features a fully voiced DJ host who recommends songs based on your listening preferences. While not a groundbreaker, the DJ was a fun way to personalize your listening experience, providing fully voiced and personalized recommendations based on your listening habits.

The latest update, released in over 60 markets for Premium users, takes DJ a step further, allowing users to speak directly with the AI DJ. When you jump into the updated feature, the AI prefaces by saying it's restricted to music-only, and that you can't ask DJ X, for example, what he had for breakfast.

The result is a handy way to explore new music and select tracks on-the-fly. Users might ask the DJ to "recommend some unknown indie rock bands" or "hit me with a summer vibe for my afternoon commute." The voice-centered input significantly expands the feature's upside, and I'd expect many users will take advantage of it when searching for a vibe.

To take advantage of the feature, head into Spotify, and you'll find a blue tile for DJ (Beta) on the home screen. You can also find the feature by typing "DJ" into the search bar.