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Spotify's upcoming "Jam" feature will transform in-car music sharing on Android Auto

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Max McDee, 26 May 2025

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The battle for the car stereo is a tale as old as road trips themselves. Who gets to play DJ? Whose phone needs to be awkwardly passed around? Spotify wants to call a truce with an update to its Android Auto application, introducing its collaborative "Jam" feature directly to car dashboards "in the coming months."

Spotify's upcoming ''Jam'' feature will transform in-car music sharing on Android Auto

What exactly is this "Jam" feature? It's simple - instead of one person monopolizing the music selection or dealing with the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting different phones via Bluetooth, Spotify Jam allows multiple users to contribute to the ongoing playlist seamlessly. Passengers can scan a simple QR code displayed on the car's Android Auto interface using their own smartphones. Once connected, they can add their favorite tracks to the queue. The system even shows who's in the Jam session, and the person who initiated it can manage the participants if needed.

This upcoming enhancement for Spotify users is made possible by Google's recent updates to its "Car App Library" for both Android Auto and the broader Android Automotive OS. Google has been working to provide app developers with more flexibility in how they design and build applications for in-car use. Thanks to these changes, companies like Spotify can create more interactive and feature-rich experiences that are better integrated with the vehicle's infotainment system.

Spotify's upcoming ''Jam'' feature will transform in-car music sharing on Android Auto

The implications for everyday driving, and especially for those long journeys, are quite positive. The Jam feature promises to eliminate the fumbling for aux cords or the inevitable debate over whose Bluetooth connection reigns supreme. This kind of enhanced user experience is perfect for the rapidly expanding market of electric cars with their often large, sophisticated touchscreens and quiet cabins where the quality of the audio entertainment system plays a big role in the overall driving pleasure.

Spotify isn't the only music service set to benefit from Google's more adaptable platform. The tech giant has indicated that similar updates are anticipated for other major players like Amazon Music and YouTube Music. This suggests a broader trend towards richer, more engaging media applications becoming standard in vehicles equipped with Android Auto. As cars, and particularly new EVs, increasingly resemble connected entertainment hubs on wheels, the software and apps they run are becoming just as important as their performance or range. The focus is shifting towards a holistic in-car experience, where connectivity and entertainment are key.

Spotify's upcoming ''Jam'' feature will transform in-car music sharing on Android Auto

For those of you eager to try out the new Spotify Jam feature on their Android Auto systems, a little patience will be required. Spotify and Google have announced that the updated app will roll out "in the coming months," though a specific launch date has not yet been provided.

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