But following its full implementation last year, it’s finally time to take Jams seriously.

What Is a Spotify Jam?

Jams are real-time listening sessions that multiple Spotify users can join from their respective accounts.

Spotify Jam button on a Pixel 7

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The Jam will play music from a shared queue.

Jams also have new functionality, like the ability to add recommended songs to the queue.

How Do You Start a Jam on Spotify?

Screenshot of Spotify Start a Jam options

Free users can then join an in-person Jam and start adding songs to the queue.

However, you will have toupgrade to Spotify Premiumto join a remote Jam.

This will bring up a list of options, including “Start a Jam.”

you might also invite friends by simply turning on Bluetooth and tapping your phones together.

It’s also possible to start a Jam from the desktop version of Spotify.

This will bring up a list of devices connected to your Spotify account.

Why Is Spotify Jam Worth Using?

Jams can be a fun way to create playlists with friends in real time.

Remote Jams are also perfect for syncing up what everyone is listening to during a Discord or Zoom call.

Jams also work great in tandem withBlends, another fun Spotify social feature.