{"id":153,"date":"2025-02-24T04:02:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T04:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/a.flowindsurfing.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:39:38","slug":"how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/piikla.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/24\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to start a Jam on Spotify"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re an avid Spotify user then you\u2019ll undoubtedly have come across its Jam feature.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those unfamiliar, Jam allows you to add friends to your current listening session on Spotify, so they can listen along with you and add their own tracks to the queue.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t even need to be in the same room to join a Jam either. Although it\u2019s a great tool to use when you\u2019re physically surrounded by your people, say at a house party or even just working at the office, you can join a jam from thousands of miles away too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Just note that the host will need to be signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/spotify-premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify Premium<\/a>, whether that\u2019s through an Individual, Student or Family plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To get you started on the ultimate collaboration experience on Spotify, we\u2019ve listed the steps on how to start a Jam on Spotify below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-need\">What you\u2019ll need:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Spotify account<\/li>\n<li>Spotify Premium (to host a Jam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block block-mobile-ad block-mobile-ad-double\" style=\"height: 620px\">\n<div class=\"ad-label\" style=\"height: 20px\">\n        Advertisement    <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-inner\" id=\"ad_mobile-in-article_1\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-version\">The Short Version:<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Spotify<\/li>\n<li>Tap the devices icon<\/li>\n<li>Select Start a Jam<\/li>\n<li>Invite people to join your Jam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"block video-player\"><\/section>\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\">\n<ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps \">\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1712930847914\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  1.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Open Spotify<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify-app-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">We\u2019ll illustrate the steps using iOS, however they are the same on an Android smartphone and on the Spotify desktop app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1712930864557\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  2.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Tap the devices icon<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify-app-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The devices icon is towards the bottom of the screen, in the Now Playing banner as seen here. If you can\u2019t see the Now Playing banner, then just start playing a song or playlist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1712930882512\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  3.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Select Start a Jam<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify-app-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">You\u2019ll find the Start a Jam icon at the bottom of the screen. If you can\u2019t see this, then you might not be signed up to Spotify Premium, so make sure you check your account. <\/p>\n<p>Spotify Free users can still join Jams but they won\u2019t see the Start A Jam button or be able to host a Jam.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1712930896117\">\n<div class=\"steps\">\n<h3 class=\"step-name\">Step  4.<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\">Invite people to join your Jam<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazy lazy-hidden\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/a3-lazy-load\/assets\/images\/lazy_placeholder.gif\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify-app-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Now that you\u2019ve started your Jam, it\u2019s time to invite your friends. You can either share the link with them, have them scan the QR code or those on the same Wi-Fi or nearby with Bluetooth enabled will automatically receive an invite.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" id=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759154493501061&#038;usg=AOvVaw3oSb4VXTKMSKsfKrsEv-NS\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtrustedreviews.com&#038;sa=D&#038;source=docs&#038;ust=1759317497426162&#038;usg=AOvVaw0FD0533MDM49ljNEIAOQ73\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Want to see more reviews and news? Add Trusted Reviews as a preferred source on Google here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763054592735\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you join a Jam?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are a few ways to join a Jam. Firstly, if you\u2019re on the same Wi-Fi network or are close to the host and have Bluetooth enabled, then you should automatically receive an invitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can scan the QR code that\u2019s found on the host\u2019s Spotify. Finally, the host can simply send you a link to their Jam too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763054604986\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I invite more people to my Jam?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To find the link or QR code again, simply open the Spotify app and you should see your Jam just above the Now Playing banner. Tap this and you\u2019ll see all the ways to send invitations to friends.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that you can have up to 32 users in your Jam at one time.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"670\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PScwIDAgMSAxJyB4bWxucz0naHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmcnPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Live Jam on Now Playing on Spotify\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/how-to-start-a-jam-on-spotify-app-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763054639354\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to remove someone from a Spotify Jam<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To remove a participant from your Jam, just tap the three-dot button next to any person and tap Remove From Jam. You can also remove everyone in one tap by selecting the device you\u2019re listening on and hitting Remove All Participants.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"review-specs\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re an avid Spotify user then you\u2019ll undoubtedly have come across its Jam feature. For those unfamiliar, Jam allows you to add friends to your current listening session on Spotify, so they can listen along with you and add their own tracks to the queue. 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