Spotify's AI DJ can now take your voice requests

Spotify’s AI DJ is no longer just a one-way radio host. The music streaming giant is rolling out voice commands that let listeners actually talk back to their virtual DJ.

Just hold the button and speak

Until now, Spotify’s AI DJ only talked at you, queuing up recommended tracks alongside automated commentary. With the new update, the experience becomes interactive.

Subscribers can now use voice commands to request specific artists, shift music genres, or completely change the mood of the session. To try it, search for "DJ" in the app and hold down the DJ button in the bottom right corner to speak your request. Tapping the button quickly still works to change the vibe automatically without speaking.

The feature is initially available only in English and is rolling out to Premium subscribers across more than 60 markets. Spotify originally launched the AI DJ in early 2023, added Spanish language support last year, and also offers text-prompted playlist creation.

Why it matters

Voice-controlled music isn't new, but integrating natural speech directly into a personalized recommendation engine makes a ton of sense. If you are driving, working out, or cooking, you can now steer your music without touching a screen or hunting down specific tracks.

We think this is a smart evolution for Spotify. Standard smart assistants like Siri or Alexa can play a specific song on command, but they usually lack the contextual music taste that Spotify has refined over years. Turning the DJ from a passive broadcast into a two-way conversational curator makes the Premium subscription feel noticeably more personal, even if non-English speakers will have to wait their turn.