Spotify launches Group Session feature for Premium users
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Spotify introduced two weeks ago a special premium plan for couples, which allows two users who reside at the same address to get similar benefits for just $12.99 per month. While the new plan does make sense for a certain category of customers, it’s limited by the fact that both users must have the same address to be eligible for the Spotify Premium Duo plan.
Spotify announced a new feature that will allow multiple Premium users to share control of their listening sessions with others in real-time. Basically, Spotify Premium users will be able to listen together to their favorite tune, regardless of their location.
Group Session, as Spotify calls it, enables groups of two to five people to use the feature by sharing a “join” link via messaging apps or social media with each other. Initially released in beta back in May, the new Group Session feature is only available to Premium users and lets both host and guests pause, skip, play, and select tracks in the queue.
Also, Group Session includes the option to add in choices whenever the host or guests feel like. All changes are made instantaneously, so if you want to change add a new song to the list or skip the current one, these actions will be reflected on all participant devices immediately.
Spotify Premium users can start taking advantage of the new feature by heading to the Connect menu and tapping on the “Start a group session” option. Then, they will be able to share the invite link they get with their friends or have them scan the Spotify code to join the session.
Questions & Answers
Q.Does the Group Session feature have a limit on how many people can join at once?
Does the Group Session feature have a limit on how many people can join at once?
Yes, Group Session is designed for groups of two to five people. The host can share a 'join' link via messaging apps or social media for others to participate in the real-time listening session.
Q.Can free Spotify users access the Group Session feature?
Can free Spotify users access the Group Session feature?
No, the new Group Session feature is exclusively available to Premium users. Only those with a paid Spotify subscription can either host or join a session and share control of the music.
Q.What actions can participants take during a Group Session?
What actions can participants take during a Group Session?
Both the host and guests in a Group Session can pause, skip, play, and select tracks in the queue. They also have the option to add new choices, with all changes reflected instantaneously across devices.