Spotify is taking personalization to a new level by upgrading its AI-powered DJ feature with interactive voice control, making music discovery even more intuitive and user-friendly. First launched in 2023, Spotify’s DJ uses artificial intelligence to curate dynamic playlists based on a listener’s music history. Now, with its latest updates, Premium users can directly tell the DJ what they want to hear adding a human touch to the AI experience.
The feature, exclusive to Spotify Premium subscribers, allows users to go beyond passive listening. By simply pressing and holding the DJ button and waiting for a beep, users can give voice commands to guide their listening experience. For example, saying “play me some electronic beats for a midday run” will prompt the DJ to queue up energetic tracks suited for that activity. Similarly, a request like “surprise me with some indie tracks I’ve never heard before” invites the DJ to dig into Spotify’s vast music library and recommend lesser-known gems.
These enhancements aim to make the AI DJ not just a tool for rehashing familiar songs, but an active music companion that learns and adapts based on vocal cues and preferences. The goal is to combine Spotify’s deep understanding of user data with real-time interaction to deliver playlists that feel more intentional and personalized.
Spotify’s move underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of music tech innovation. As one of the first major streaming platforms to fully embrace AI, Spotify is now blurring the lines between automation and personalization. With the addition of voice functionality, the DJ becomes more than just a smart playlist generator it becomes a conversational assistant for your music life.
This update is expected to boost user engagement by making it easier and more fun to explore new genres, artists, and moods. For those who like their music just right for the moment, Spotify’s AI DJ now doesn’t just guess it listens.
