- You can turn on the shuffle feature on Spotify, and randomize the order of the songs in a playlist or album.
- To turn on shuffle on Spotify, you just need to tap the shuffle button, which looks like two arrows intertwined.
- If you don't have Spotify Premium, the mobile app will play some playlists exclusively in shuffle mode.
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From watching music videos on YouTube to streaming music on platforms likeSpotify, it's never been easier to listen to music.
Aside from the standard features, Spotify also includes a shuffle feature, which allows you to switch up the order of songs in your playlists or favorite albums.
Here's how to turn on the shuffle feature on Spotify.
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How to turn on shuffle on Spotify using your computer
1. Turn on your PC or Mac computer and launch the Spotify desktop app.
2. Search for the album or playlist you want to listen to. At the bottom of the screen, click the shuffle icon, which looks like two overlapping arrows.
The shuffle icon is in the bottom menu bar.Taylor Lyles/Business Insider3. The shuffle button will turn green when enabled.
How to turn on shuffle on Spotify using your phone
Firstly, it should be noted that if you don't have Spotify Premium and are using the mobile app, some playlists can only be played in shuffle mode. You can tell which playlists these are beecause they'll start with a listing of who the playlist "features."
Otherwise, here's what you'll need to do:
1. Launch the Spotify app on your iPhone or Android device.
2. Search for the playlist or album that you want to listen to.
3. Tap the "Shuffle Play" button to shuffle an album or playlist.
Tap "Shuffle Play."Isabella Paoletto/Business Insider4. If you have Spotify Premium, you can shuffle an album or playlist from the "Now Playing" bar at the bottom of the screen. When playing a song, simply tap the bar at the bottom of your screen and then tap the Shuffle icon so it turns green.
Tap the shuffle icon below your screen when entering full-screen mode on a song currently playing. Shuffle mode will be enabled when the icon is green.Taylor Lyles/Business InsiderRelated coverage fromHow To Do Everything: Tech:
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