Get More Out of Spotify With These Hidden Features
Most people use Spotify the same way every day — search for a song, hit play, repeat. But Spotify is packed with features that the majority of users never discover. Whether you're a casual listener or a die-hard music fan, these tips will meaningfully improve your experience.
1. Use the "Enhance" Feature to Supercharge Playlists
Did you know Spotify can automatically suggest songs to fill out your playlists? Open any playlist you've created, tap Enhance (the sparkle icon), and Spotify will insert recommended tracks between your existing songs. You can add or remove suggestions individually before saving.
2. Create a Blend Playlist With Friends
Blend is a shared playlist that automatically merges your music taste with a friend's. Go to Create Blend in the "Made for You" section and invite a friend. The resulting playlist refreshes daily with tracks both of you will enjoy — and includes a fun "taste match" percentage.
3. Control Spotify From Any Browser
Spotify's web player at open.spotify.com lets you listen and control playback from any browser without needing the desktop app. It's also useful as a secondary remote control — you can queue songs from your laptop while music plays through your phone or speaker.
4. Set a Sleep Timer (Mobile)
If you like falling asleep to music, use Spotify's built-in sleep timer. Tap the three-dot menu on any song or podcast, scroll down, and select Sleep Timer. Choose how long before Spotify pauses automatically.
5. Use Keyboard Shortcuts on Desktop
Speed up your desktop Spotify experience with these shortcuts:
- Space: Play / Pause
- Ctrl + Right Arrow: Skip to next track
- Ctrl + Left Arrow: Go back to previous track
- Ctrl + Shift + Down/Up: Decrease / Increase volume
- Ctrl + L: Jump to the search bar
6. See the Full Lyrics in Real Time
Spotify has native lyrics powered by Musixmatch. On mobile, swipe up on the Now Playing screen. On desktop, click the microphone icon at the bottom right. Lyrics are synchronized with the track in real time.
7. Find Music by Mood, Tempo, and Energy
Spotify's search bar isn't just for artist names. Try searching terms like "focus music", "happy afternoon", or "high energy workout" to find curated playlists matched to your current vibe.
8. Use "Go to Song Radio" for Endless Discovery
Right-click any song (desktop) or tap the three-dot menu (mobile) and select Go to Song Radio. Spotify will generate an endless stream of similar tracks — a great way to explore music related to a single song you love.
9. Star Your Favorite Moments in Podcasts
Listening to a podcast and want to save a specific moment? Tap the bookmark icon while playing to clip and save that moment to your podcast bookmarks for easy retrieval later.
10. Check Your Listening Stats With Spotify Wrapped (Year-Round)
You don't have to wait until December to see your listening stats. Third-party tools like stats.fm (formerly Obscurify) connect to your Spotify account and give you detailed insights into your top tracks, artists, and listening patterns at any time of year.
Keep Exploring
Spotify regularly rolls out new features — keeping an eye on the "What's New" section in the app or Spotify's official newsroom ensures you never miss a useful update.