Andy Walker / Android Authority
There are many reasons why I still choose Spotify over other music streaming services, and I’m aware that some readers think I’m crazy — but hear me out. I’ve already mentioned why Spotify Duo is perfect for my household, and then there’s Spotify Connect, which lets me control music on my PS4 and other devices through my phone. I’ve also grown accustomed to the playlists it generates for me, many of which reliably contain great tracks. However, perhaps the biggest reason I stick with Spotify is its collaborative queue editing feature, Spotify Jam.
What do you think of Spotify Jam on Android Auto? 5 votes It's a brilliant feature and I love it! 0 % I haven't tried Spotify Jam on Android Auto, but I love using Jam everywhere else. 20 % I tried Spotify Jam on Android Auto and it doesn't live up to expectations. 20 % I don't use Spotify. 60 %
Our household often listens to music selected spontaneously rather than from a set playlist. So, when my partner wants to add a track to my queue or me to hers, we can join a Jam and start rearranging and adding tracks as we please. Naturally, this feature is a household favorite and a strong reason we rely on Spotify, and recently, the feature got even better.
The service recently brought Spotify Jam to Android Auto, which extends this fantastic feature to the car. After using it extensively this past week on a lovely little road trip, I can’t ever imagine using another music app while driving.
Spotify Jam was already good, but it’s even better in the car
Andy Walker / Android Authority
If you’re not a Spotify user, let me briefly explain what Spotify Jam is. Launched two years ago, Jam is a collaborative feature that allows multiple people to add tracks to a listening queue. It’s a wonderful feature for parties or group gatherings, but also great for sharing music tastes with another person. It recently gained support for Android Auto, bringing the experience to the car. This wasn’t big news for those who drive solo most of the time, but it is a godsend for me, who usually travels with a passenger.
My partner and I use Jam while cooking or doing chores around the house, but while it’s a nice-to-have in these contexts, it wasn’t essential. For the most part, I could reach for my phone, select a new playlist or track, and continue with the dishes or dicing carrots. Alternatively, we usually control music with voice commands via our Nest Mini in our kitchen. But in the car, where selecting a new song is difficult for a driver and awkward for a passenger, Jam was the missing piece of the driving entertainment puzzle.
In the car, where selecting a new song is difficult for a driver and awkward for a passenger, Jam was the missing piece of the driving entertainment puzzle.
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