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SPOTIFY ADDS VOICE COMMANDS FOR PLAYLIST CREATION

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUL 14, 2026

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Spotify is rolling out Talk to Spotify, a new voice-controlled feature that lets users create playlists and perform other actions hands-free. The beta feature is available to Premium subscribers aged 18+ in the US, Ireland, and Sweden.

Talk to Spotify operates from the Home or Now Playing views on mobile devices. Users can issue voice commands to build playlists, search for music, and manage playback without manual input. The feature represents Spotify's continued integration of AI capabilities into its platform. The company has increasingly leaned on artificial intelligence for recommendations, content curation, and user interaction features over the past year. The beta rollout is limited to Premium users in three markets, suggesting Spotify is testing the feature's accuracy and usefulness before wider deployment. The voice interface joins other AI-driven features Spotify has introduced, including DJ mode and AI playlist generation. No timeline has been announced for expanding Talk to Spotify beyond the initial beta markets or making it available to free-tier users.

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