How to stop smart shuffle on Spotify?

How to Stop Smart Shuffle on Spotify

Are you tired of smart shuffle ruining your playlist experience on Spotify? Smart shuffle is a feature that plays your favorite songs in an uninterrupted sequence, starting from the first song. However, it can be frustrating when you want to break the monotony and create a custom playlist. In this article, we’ll guide you on how to stop smart shuffle on Spotify.

Understanding Smart Shuffle

Before we dive into the solution, let’s understand the smart shuffle process:

• Spotify starts playing your favorite song, and the next song begins playing about 2-3 seconds later.
• This process repeats, and the next song starts playing about 2-3 seconds after the previous song finishes.
• If you listen to a song with a long duration, smart shuffle will play the song from the beginning again from the start.

The Problem with Smart Shuffle

Smart shuffle can be a real pain when you’re in the middle of a playlist and want to move to another song. It’s also frustrating when you’re trying to create a custom playlist and want to make sure that smart shuffle doesn’t disrupt the flow of the playlist.

How to Stop Smart Shuffle on Spotify

Here are the steps to stop smart shuffle on Spotify:

1. Download and install the Spotify Mobile App: Make sure you have the latest version of the Spotify mobile app installed on your device. This will allow you to control your playlist and settings from the app.
2. Open the Spotify App: Launch the Spotify app on your device.
3. Click on the Music Player****: Tap on the three horizontal lines at the top left corner of the screen to access the music player.
4. Click on the Playing Section: Tap on the playing section at the top right corner of the screen.
5. Tap on the Repeat Button: Tap on the Repeat button to disable smart shuffle.
6. Toggle Repeat Switch: Toggle the Repeat switch to Off.

Alternative Method: Disabling Smart Shuffle via Web Interface

If you don’t want to use the mobile app, you can also disable smart shuffle via the web interface:

1. Open the Spotify Website: Go to www.spotify.com on your device.
2. Click on Account & Settings**: Click on the account icon in the top right corner of the screen and select Account & Settings**.
3. Click on My Playlist**: Click on My Playlist**.
4. Scroll down to the Playlists Section: Scroll down to the Playlists section.
5. Click on the Playlist You Want to Edit: Click on the playlist you want to edit.
6. Toggle Repeat Switch: Toggle the Repeat switch to Off.

Tips and Tricks

• To disable smart shuffle for a specific playlist, select the playlist and tap on the Repeat button.
• To toggle smart shuffle on and off, repeat the steps above.
• If you’re using the web interface to manage your playlists, you can also use the Spotify Web App to manage your playlists.

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve walked you through the steps to stop smart shuffle on Spotify. By disabling smart shuffle or toggling the Repeat switch, you can create a more personalized playlist experience. Remember to save your changes by clicking on Save Changes after making the changes.